Learning styles represent the different approaches to learning based   on preferences, weaknesses, and strengths. For learners to best   achieve the desired educational outcome, learning styles must be   considered when creating a plan. Complete “The VARK   Questionnaire,” located on the VARK website, and then complete   the following:

1. Click “OK” to receive your questionnaire   scores.
2. Once you have determined your preferred learning     style, review the corresponding link to view your learning   preference.
3. Review the other learning styles: visual, aural,     read/write, kinesthetic, and multimodal (listed on the VARK     Questionnaire Results page).
4. Compare your current preferred     learning strategies to the identified strategies for your preferred     learning style.
5. Examine how awareness of learning styles     has influenced your perceptions of teaching and learning.

In a paper (750‐1,000 words), summarize your analysis of this   exercise and discuss the overall value of learning styles. Include the following:

1. Provide a summary of your learning style according the VARK   questionnaire.
2. Describe your preferred learning strategies.     Compare your current preferred learning strategies to the identified     strategies for your preferred learning style.
3. Describe how     individual learning styles affect the degree to which a learner can     understand or perform educational activities. Discuss the importance     of an educator identifying individual learning styles and     preferences when working with learners.
4. Discuss why     understanding the learning styles of individuals participating in     health promotion is important to achieving the desired outcome. How     do learning styles ultimately affect the possibility for a     behavioral change? How would different learning styles be     accommodated in health promotion?

Cite to at least three peer‐reviewed or scholarly sources to   complete this assignment. Sources should be published within the last   5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA   Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the   rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the   expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Please   refer to the directions in the Student Success Center.

Complete “The VARK Questionnaire,” located on the VARK website.

URL: http://vark-learn.com/the-vark-questionnaire/

A patient who is 4 days post–coronary artery bypass surgery reports she is having new chest pain that is “different from my angina pain.” The pain’s onset was 5 or 6 hours ago upon first waking up in the morning. The patient has a new pericardial friction rub and a low-grade fever of 100.5°F. The patient is diagnosed with acute pericarditis.

a.            Why was this patient at risk for developing pericarditis?

b.            Why is this patient now at risk for cardiac tamponade?

c.             What are the signs or symptoms that would be indicative of cardiac tamponade in this patient? What is the underlying pathophysiology of these signs and symptoms?