Shadow Health Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience Orientation
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Learn to navigate the Shadow Health Digital Clinical Experience.
Results At Completion: Your detailed results will be available as soon as you complete this assignment.
First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Learn to navigate the Digital Clinical Experience™ • Use the Communication Box • Practice two procedures using the Exam Menu and Body Map • Learn to document findings in the Electronic Health Record • Complete post-exam activities, including Review Questions and Self-Reflection • View Results
Instructions
Before the Orientation: • If you use a laptop, plug in your power cord • Close any other browser tabs, windows, and programs you are not actively using. During the Orientation: • Follow the preceptor’s guidance • Read and consider all of the information presented
Shadow Health Health History Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Description: Interview your first Digital Standardized Patient, Tina Jones, document her comprehensive health history, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 150-240 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 150-240 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Patient Interview • Interview Tina Jones to gather a thorough health history _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Information Processing • Identify any applicable differential diagnoses using evidence from the data you collected • Prioritize the identified diagnoses to differentiate immediate from non-immediate care • Plan how to best address the identified diagnoses with further assessment, interventions, and patient education Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Your goal in this assignment is to conduct a health history that is appropriate for Tina Jones. You will use the the details of the patient case and data you gather to make decisions about which questions and follow-up opportunities are necessary. Although Ms. Jones can answer over 100,000 questions, you should only need to ask a fraction of these to obtain a complete health history. • Ask questions about each relevant topic of a patient interview to collect patient data • Listen to the patient’s responses for cues that prompt _ Follow-up questions _ Empathy _ Patient education • Document patient data in the EHR You will be evaluated on your ability to use the patient’s context to construct a health interview that is thorough and relevant for Ms. Jones.
Shadow Health HEENT Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the HEENT system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 90-120 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 90-120 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit an HEENT history and review of systems • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat: _ Inspect _ Palpate _ Auscultate _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health Respiratory Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Respiratory system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 60-90 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a respiratory history and review of system • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s respiratory system: _ Inspect _ Palpate _ Percuss _ Auscultate _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health CardiovascularFall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Cardiovascular system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 60-90 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a cardiovascular history and review of system • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s cardiovascular system: _ Inspect _ Palpate _ Auscultate _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health Gastrointestinal Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Abdominal system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 60-90 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a gastrointestinal history and review of system • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s gastrointestinal system: _ Inspect _ Auscultate _ Percuss _ Palpate _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health Musculoskeletal Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Musculoskeletal system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 60-90 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a musculoskeletal history and review of system • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s musculoskeletal system: _ Inspect _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health Neurological Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Neurological system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 90-120 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 90-120 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a neurological history and review of system • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s neurological system: _ Assess psychological status _ Assess motor function _ Assess sensory function _ Conduct relevant tests • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes
Shadow Health Mental Health Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Assess the Psychological system of Tina Jones, a Digital Standardized Patient. Interview and examine the patient, document your findings, and complete post-exam activities. On average, this assignment should take from 60-90 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 60-90 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Patient Interview • Interview Tina Jones to gather subjective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided
Instructions
Before the interview: • Review your patient’s chart before interacting with your patient • Greet your patient During the interview, you will be able to: • Use therapeutic communication to elicit a psychiatric history by discussing the following topics: _ Sleep _ Anxiety _ Depression _ Mood _ Stress _ Risk factors for substance abuse _ Risk factors for suicidal and homicidal ideation _ Risk factors for trauma _ Relevant psychiatric & social history _ Relevant family history _ Coping strategies • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Document all findings in the HER
Shadow Health Focused Exam: Cough Fall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment provides the opportunity to conduct a focused exam on a pediatric patient presenting with a cough. Interview the patient, assess the related body systems, and then produce a differential diagnosis. On average, this assignment should take from 70-110 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 70-110 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Danny Rivera to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Danny’s condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided 2
Instructions
Perform a focused respiratory examination of a pediatric patient who is presenting with a cough. Gather the information needed to assess the situation and diagnose the patient. Upon entering the room: • Greet the patient During the exam, you will be able to: • Take and record the patient’s vital signs • Ask questions relevant to the patient’s complaint • Conduct a thorough assessment of the patient’s respiratory system and regional systems of concern _ Conduct the necessary tests to evaluate and diagnose the patient’s symptoms • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes • Determine when enough information has been gathered to diagnose the patient After the exam: • Once enough information has been gathered and documented, select the End Exam button to end the patient exam
Shadow Health Focused Exam: Chest PainFall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This assignment provides the opportunity to conduct a focused exam on a patient presenting with recent episodes of chest pain. Interview the patient, assess the related body systems, and then produce a differential diagnosis. On average, this assignment should take from 70-110 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 70-110 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Brian Foster to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Mr. Foster’s condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided
Instructions
Perform a focused cardiac examination of a patient who is complaining of recent chest discomfort. Gather the information needed to assess the situation and diagnose the patient. Upon entering the room: • Greet the patient During the exam, you will be able to: • Take and record the patient’s vital signs • Ask questions relevant to the patient’s complaint • Conduct a thorough assessment the patient’s cardiac system and regional systems of concern _ Conduct the necessary tests to evaluate and diagnose the patient’s symptoms • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes • Determine when enough information has been gathered to diagnose the patient After the exam: • Once enough information has been gathered and documented, select the End Exam button to end the patient exam
Shadow Health Focused Exam: Abdominal PainFall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: Conduct a focused exam for Esther Park, a Digital Standardized Patient who presents with abdominal pain. Interview the patient, assess the related body systems, and then produce a differential diagnosis. On average, this assignment should take from 70-110 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 70-110 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives
Demonstrate clinical reasoning through: Examination • Interview and examine Esther Park to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Mrs. Park’s condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Compare your documentation to model documentation • Write reflections using the prompts provided
Instructions
Perform a focused abdominal examination of a patient who is presenting with abdominal pain. Gather the information needed to assess the situation and diagnose the patient. Upon entering the room: • Greet the patient During the exam, you will be able to: • Take and record the patient’s vital signs • Ask questions relevant to the patient’s complaint • Conduct a thorough assessment the patient’s abdomen and regional systems of concern _ Conduct the necessary tests to evaluate and diagnose the patient’s symptoms • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Report all objective findings in the EHR • Document subjective data in the Provider Notes • Synthesize objective data in the Provider Notes • Determine when enough information has been gathered to diagnose the patient After the exam: • Once enough information has been gathered, select the End Exam button to end the patient exam
Shadow Health Comprehensive AssessmentFall 2025 Advance Health Assessment N677
Assignment Overview
Assignment Description: This Comprehensive Assessment assignment provides the opportunity to plan and conduct a full health assessment on a patient in a single clinic visit. On average, this assignment should take from 180-240 minutes to complete.
- Estimated Time to Complete: 180-240 minutes
- Results At Completion: Your faculty has chosen to make your detailed results available as soon as you complete this assignment.
- First ‘Turn In’: The first attempt you complete will be turned in to your instructor automatically.
Tips
When Speaking with Digital Standardized Patients: • Ask simple and direct questions • Ask specific questions • Provide context for the patient
Objectives Conduct a comprehensive assessment: Make a Plan • Organize the steps of your comprehensive exam Examination • Interview and examine Tina Jones to gather subjective and objective patient data _ Collect data to assess Ms. Jones’ condition _ Educate and empathize to engage in effective therapeutic communication • Document data accurately, using professional terminology Self-Reflection • Write reflections using the prompts provided
Instructions
Prior to beginning your comprehensive assessment: • Plan your exam by selecting and organizing the available exam procedures into an efficient progression from head to toe
During the exam, you will be able to: • Follow the menu order you created in the Plan My Exam activity to perform a complete, well organized health assessment • Elicit a patient history • Collect subjective and objective data for the following systems: _ HEENT _ Respiratory _ Cardiovascular _ Gastrointestinal _ Musculoskeletal _ Neurological _ Skin, Hair, and Nails • Provide patient education and empathy as appropriate throughout the exam • Document all findings in the EHR