Sample assessment tool -- Observation and demonstration checklist
HLTAAP002 Confirm physical health status
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Summary of assessment tasks and outline of evidence to be gathered
The following three (3) assessment activities will be used to determine competency for this unit of competency.
Assessment activity
Assessment method and location
Assessment due date
Description
Outline of evidence to be gathered
Competency based assessments
Knowledge Questions
This is a written assessment that needs to be completed by candidates as part of their self-paced learning.
You are required to respond in your own words to 37 questions requiring a written response in relation to a range of knowledge questions related to, but not limited to:
· Structure and functions of human body systems
· Diseases and conditions affecting various body systems
· Cells, tissues and organs
· Human life processes
· Variations from normal functioning
· Role responsibilities and limitations for different members of the care team in relation to checking client health status.
· Answers to all knowledge questions.
· You are not required to submit an Assessment Tool cover sheet for the Knowledge Questions as you will log on to Moodle to complete this assessment.
Simulation Based Assessment
This assessment task/s involves the demonstration of various skills in the simulated nursing
environment at the EQUALS
You are required to demonstrate appropriate skills in a simulated nursing environment for various simulated clinical scenarios outlined in the assessment tool including:
· Demonstration of various skills as per the tasks outlined in the Simulation Based Assessment Tool.
· The observation checklist provided for the
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Assessment task 1 – Knowledge questions
Required resources
· Computer with internet connection to access online resources.
· Log in credentials to access the Moodle platform.
· Textbook reference:
· Gray, S., Fe
is, L., White, L.E., Duncan, G., Baumle, W., 2019, Foundations of nursing: Enrolled Nurses, 2nd edition, Cengage, China.
· Herily, B., 2018, The human body in health and illness, 6th edition, Elsevier, China.
· Jarvis, C., (adapted by Fo
es, H., Watt, E., 2016, Jarvis’s pocket companion for physical examination & health assessment Australia and New Zealand, 2nd edition, Elsevier, China
· Website reference:
· Study Read XXXXXXXXXXCells in the Human Body | 14 Types with Examples and Functions.
Retrieved from http:
www.rajaha.com/types-cells-human-body
· InnerBody. (n.d.). Human Anatomy System. Retrieved from https:
www.inne
ody.com/htm
ody.html
· National Cancer Institute - SEER Training Modules. (n.d). Introduction to the Human Body. Retrieved from https:
training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy
ody
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Competency assessment:
· To be deemed Satisfactory for this assessment, you must provide satisfactory answers to all knowledge questions. To authenticate the veracity of your work, the assessor will query you on the answers provided.
· You must refer to various online and on-campus resources and provide an appropriate description for each question in a well-structured paragraph and in your own words, incorporating at least three specific points for each question (or each part of the question, if there are different aspects asked in the same question) if a specific number of points is not specified. Definitions of any terminology can be provided in a sentence.
· You must analyse information on each question appropriately refe
ing to various resources and synthesise an appropriate response. You must ensure your answer addresses all aspects of the question asked and must demonstrate an in-depth understanding of theoretical knowledge and concepts.
· Any candidate not achieving a Satisfactory outcome for any question, will be allowed to repeat the question and resubmit the assessment tool through Moodle (second attempt).
· If the assessment outcome is Not Yet Satisfactory after the second attempt, any further intervention strategies will be planned in accordance with EQUALS’ Assessment Policy.
· You must use Harvard referencing style where required, e.g. when using direct quotes, although you are encouraged to keep these to a minimum. For more information, refer to EQUALS’ Style Guide available from the Student Centre in Moodle.
· You must answer questions fully and accurately while keeping within the requirements of word limits.
Reasonable adjustment provided, if applicable (to be completed by the assessor):
Knowledge questions
1. Briefly describe the overall structure and functions of the following components of the human body.
a) Overall structure and functions of a human cell
Structure:
Functions:
) Overall structure and functions of skeletal muscle tissue:
Structure:
Functions:
2. Briefly describe the following four (4) major types of cellular adaptation.
a) Hyperplasia:
) Hypertrophy:
c) Atrophy:
d) Metaplasia:
3. Briefly describe the following life processes in your own words.
a) Organisation:
) Processes of metabolism:
c) Nutrition:
d) Biological maturation:
e) Inheritance:
f) Ageing:
4. Briefly describe the six (6) levels of structural organisation of the human body in order from the smallest structural unit to the largest.
5. The human body strives to adjust to conditions that are optimal for survival. Answer the following questions on homeostasis.
a) Briefly describe the concept of homeostasis in your own words.
) Briefly describe the relationship between homeostatic imbalance and disease.
c) Briefly explain the process of body temperature regulation through behavioural and physiological mechanisms.
6. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the cardio-vascular system.
7. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the respiratory system.
8. How does the respiratory system work with the cardio-vascular system?
9. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the muscular system.
10. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the skeletal system.
11. Briefly describe the interactions between the muscular system and skeletal system in maintaining the posture and balance of the body.
12. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the endocrine system.
13. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the nervous system.
14. How do the endocrine and nervous systems work together to act as a communication system for the human body?
15. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the digestive system.
16. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the urinary system.
17. Briefly describe how the urinary system, respiratory system, digestive system and integumentary system contribute to excretion of waste products from the human body.
18. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
19. Briefly describe the interaction of the reproductive and endocrine systems.
20. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the integumentary system.
21. Briefly describe the structure and functions of the lymphatic system.
22. Describe the three (3) lines of defence provided by our immune system.
23. Briefly describe the structure of the human eye and how the eyes contribute to our vision.
24. Briefly describe the structure of the human ear and how the ears contribute to our hearing.
25. Explain the ear mechanism that controls the balance and equili
ium of the body.
26. Briefly describe organs associated with and processes underpinning the sense of smell in humans.
27. Briefly describe organs associated with and processes underpinning the sense of taste in humans.
28. The major organ systems and their vital components are given in the following table. Identify one (1) common disorder affecting each organ or component. Briefly describe identified disorder, problem or complaint and discuss common signs and symptoms of each of them.
Organ System
Organs / Components
Common disorders, problems and
complaints
Provide a
ief description of the disorder, problem or complaint and
discuss common signs and symptoms
Cardiovascular system
Heart
E.g. Congestive
cardiac failure
Shortness of
eath, edema and
fatigue.
Blood vessels
Blood
Digestive system
Stomach
Large intestine
Organ System
Organs / Components
Common disorders,
problems and complaints
Provide a
ief description of the
disorder, problem or complaint and discuss common signs and symptoms
Small intestine
Special senses
Eyes
Ears
Nose
Endocrine system
Thyroid
Pituitary gland
Female reproductive system
Ovary
Uterus
Male reproductive system
Testis
Prostate
Respiratory system
Lungs
Integumentary system
Skin
Nervous system
Brain
Spinal cord
Musculoskeletal system
Bone
Muscles
Joint
Urinary system
Kidneys
Urinary bladde
Lymphatic system
Lymph nodes and vessels
Spleen
29. Various health issues of mouth and teeth are listed below. Briefly describe the cause and key features of these diseases.
a) Dental caries:
) Periodontal disease:
c) Halitosis:
d) Dry mouth:
e) Denture stomatitis:
30. Imagine that you are going to administer a Paracetamol tablet as a pain killer to a resident prior to providing wound care. Briefly describe the cautions and contraindications you would look for in relation to the medication being administered.
31. You are required to insert a naso gastric tube for a resident. Briefly describe the cautions and contraindications you will look for prior to using Xylocaine jelly as a lu
icant during tube insertion.
32. To whom would you refer any potentially serious issues in relation to the physical health status of a client? Briefly describe how an enrolled nurse should refer an identified variation from normal functioning of a person to a healthcare team member.
33. Briefly describe the physical, mental and emotional causes of disease.
a) Physical causes:
) Mental and emotional causes:
34. Describe the key features of the following agents/factors causing diseases. (Hint: what do they actually do to human beings?)
a) Pathogens:
) Inherited genetic conditions:
c) Trauma:
d) Toxins:
e) Environmental hazards:
f) Nutritional factors:
g) Impacts caused by health interventions (Iatrogenic):
h) Degenerative changes in vital organ systems:
i) The loss of normal control mechanisms such as the uncontrolled growth of cancer cells:
35. The roles and responsibilities of different members of the health team in relation to assessing a person’s health status may vary. Research and describe the role, responsibilities and limitations for the following members of the care team in relation to checking client health status in a primary health care facility.
a) Registered Nurse:
Role and responsibilities:
Limitations:
) Enrolled Nurse:
Role and responsibilities:
Limitations:
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c) General practitioner: Role and responsibilities:
Limitations:
36. Using appropriate anatomical and medical terminology,
iefly describe what parameters you should consider when undertaking a respiratory assessment and assessment of the musculo-skeletal system (Hint: what should you look for and what measurements should you undertake?).
37. Briefly describe appropriate health care strategies when a person is presented with moderate to severe
eathing difficulty and wheezing.
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