Heart Disease Calculator:
Read page 81 in your Textbook regarding Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors
Complete the assignment in a word document and attach your file
Assignment: Click on the link below to complete your personal risk factor calculator. Write a summary of your Coronary Heart Disease Risk Factors after completing the assessment and reading the risk factor information in your textbook. Include the questions into your summary. Attach the screenshots (blood pressure) and (Final Assessment number from the quiz.) There are no right or wrong answers for your assessment! This is personalized with YOU in mind...
This assignment requires you to take your blood pressure and record your measurements. You may have this done at almost any pharmacy or store that has a blood pressure machine. Be sure to screenshot your blood pressure as a requirement for this assignment. You will need this in order to complete the risk factor calculator adequately.
Once you have completed the below assessment; take a screenshot of your result. Complete the 3 required sections below as part of your summary. Send as a word document with ONE file. Submit in the assignment link.
http://www.your-heart-health.com/en-US/risk---prevention/assess-your-risk.html (Links to an external site.)
1. According to page 81 in your textbook list the unchangeable risk factors. What unchangeable risk factors place you at risk ? Take each risk factor and analyze your risk factors.
2. According to page 81 in your textbook, list all of the changeable risk factors. What changeable risk factors place you at risk for Coronary heart disease? What changes you can make to lower your risk of Coronary heart disease? What are they? How can you accomplish them?
3. What was your overall number for Coronary heart disease based on the assessment?
Follow the rubric to receive the maximum amount of points.
Rubric
Risk Assessment Rubric
Risk Assessment Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRisk Assessment Screenshot
Risk assessment completed to determine the risk percentage for your lifestyle.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeChangeable Risk Factors Identified
Correctly identified at least 6 factors that can be changed to lower risk.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeUnchangeable Risk Factors Identified
Correctly identified at least 3 risk factors that cannot be changed to lower risk.
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeScreenshot of Blood pressure
Blood pressure screenshot is attached to assignment
10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSummary of assignment included
10.0 pts
Total Points: 50.0