HUMAN PATHOPHYSIOLOGY AND PHARMACOLOGY
Assessment 2: Trimester 1, 2018
Weighting: 30%
Task aim/purpose:
The aim of this case-based assignment is to allow you to demonstrate
your clinical reasoning skills, your capacity to differentiate normal from
abnormal presentation and to identify appropriate (evidence-based)
investigations and treatment modalities associated with the assigned
case-study, which are skills that are crucial to safe and effective nursing
practice.
Individual, Written Assignment, concept map
Total Marks: 100
Task description:
• For this task you need to create a single (1) slide (using
PowerPoint) colour coded concept map and 750 word
explanation, demonstrating analysis of the case study scenario
emailed to you in week 1. A PowerPoint template file will be
made available for you to customise based on your assigned case
scenario.
In your concept map you must:
1) Interpret the patient’s risk factors (from the case-study scenario) and
determine how these risk factors relate to the diagnosed
disease/disorder;
2) Outline the links between the aetiology (cause), cellular pathology
and the pathophysiology of the diagnosed disease;
3) Describe how the pathophysiology of the disease/disorder accounts
for the patient’s clinical manifestations (signs & symptoms) (described
in the case-study scenario); and
4) Analyse (examine) and interpret evidence-based research to suggest
appropriate diagnostic assessments and treatment modalities for the
patient’s diagnosis.
In your 750 word written explanation you must:
1) Explain the links between the patient’s risk factors and aetiology to
account for the disease’s/disorder’s pathophysiology.
2) Describe how the disease’s/disorder’s pathophysiology manifests
through the patient’s signs and symptoms.
3) Justify your suggested diagnostic tests and treatment modalities
listed in the concept map on their relevance and appropriateness for
the diagnosed disease/disorder.
Other elements:
• The concept map (colour coded) should be a maximum of 1
PowerPoint slide in length and the 750 words written explanation
(excluding reference list) should follow on the next slide/s;
• You will be presented with a case study scenario electronically (via
email) by Friday 2nd March (week 1);
• Use APA 6th edition for in-text referencing and in the reference
list;
• Reference list should be on a separate slide/s following the 750
word written explanation;
• Ensure that the majority of your references have been published
within the last 10 years;
• Marking, moderation, and student feedback will be provided
electronically based on a marking criteria that is in accordance
with University assessment policy;
• 5% late penalties apply for each working day after submission
date/time;
• Always refer to the marking criteria as this will assist you to
determine the depth of response for each section;
• No coversheet is required; instead complete the eAssignment
Cover Sheet Quiz before submitting your assignment.
CASE STUDY SCENARIO:
You are a nurse working in a GP clinic in Mullumbimby (NSW),
where Ethan an 18-month-year-old boy presents with his mother
suffering a high fever (>39ºC) that has lasted for over 24 hours. His
mother states that Ethan has also had two seizures over the last
couple of hours and worsening i
itability. On examination, Ethan
vomits and exhibits (shows) a positive resistance (struggle) to
passive neck flexion, and his BP is 185/110. Upon questioning,
Ethan’s mum admits that she has not vaccinated Ethan since his
irth. Suspecting meningitis, the GP recommends that Ethan is
taken immediately to Lismore Emergency Department.
After a
iving to hospital, Ethan is diagnosed (identify the nature)
with bacterial meningitis (Meningitis (infection of the tissue covering of
the
ain and spinal cord)), due to Haemophilus influenzae.
PowerPoint Presentation
Please keep it colour coded
But you can change the colours
Keep the font this size (10)
1 powerpoint slide only for the concept map
Pathophysiology
Risk Factors
Aetiology
Clinical manifestations
Diagnostic tests
Treatment
Grant is coloured blind though
Easier for the marker ;-)
Use APA 6th edition
Use cu
ent resources
You can change the font style though
Evidence based
Use in-text referencing
Andrew likes Cali
i
750 words for the explanation
Referencing list last page
Assignment is due 16th April by 5pm
Submit through turn-it-in
Lose valuable marks
Separate page
Easier for the marke
Check the ru
ic for more information
5% late penalties apply for each day after the submission date
Otherwise you wont fit everything in
Check the ru
ic for more information
No fewer than 10
Good luck
Ensure it has a logical structure
Key
Keep the font size at 12
750 word written explanation.
Start writing
Reference list
Reference list does not count towards your 750 words
But your in text citations do!