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Introduction
Nursing within the Australian health care system is complex. There are many regulations, guidelines and
expectations to be met, and the patients that nurses care for often come from varying socio-economic and
cultural backgrounds that impact their wellness. Therefore, there is a need for nurses to remain cu
ent in
their practice and provide care that meets differing social, ethical and legal parameters.
This assessment provides an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding and application of different
nursing theories, wellness principles and ethical and legal principles in relation to four different case
studies.
Summary
This assessment contains three (3) individual case studies. The information for each case will be presented
in differing ways.
You are required to view and/or read all three (3) case studies presented within this assessment. Each case
study will provide a series of questions and you are expected to answer each question as it relates to the
specified case study.
This assessment is an individual assessment and therefore work is to be completed and submitted on your
own. Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF
Course HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
Subject Code and Title PSA104 Practise safely within the Australian health care system
Unit(s) of Competency HLTENN001 Practice nursing within the Australian healthcare system HLTENN008 Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice
Performance criteria,
Knowledge evidence and
Performance assessed
PC:
HLTENN001: 1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 5.3
HLTENN008: 1.1, 1.2, 1.6, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.3,
3.4, 3.5, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5, 5.1, 5.3
KE:
HLTENN001: 1, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 14a, 14b
HLTENN008: 1f, 1i, 1k, 1l, 1m, 1n, 1o, 1p, 1qi, 1qii, 1qiii, 1qv, 1qvii,
1qviii, 1qix, 1qx, 1qxii, 1s, 1t, 2a, 2b, 2c
Title of Assessment Task Case Study
Type of Assessment Task Report
Length 1600 words (+/- 10 %)
Submission Due by 11:55pm AEST Sunday end of Module 3.1.
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Task Instructions
All answers should be submitted on the Assessment 1 Response Template. Download this document and
answer the questions as they relate to each case study. Read each question carefully and answer within the
word limit as directed within the question.
Case Study 1, Sally:
Watch the animation, Sally, in the assessment area in Blackboard. Answer questions 1-4 in the Assessment
1 Response Template.
Case Study 2, Graham:
View the case studies related to Graham then answer questions 5-8 within the Assessment 1 Response
Template.
Case Study 3, Yu Yang:
Watch the video called Yu Yang and then answer questions 9-12 within the Assessment 1 Response
Template.
Additional Questions:
Answer questions 13-22 within the Assessment 1 Response Template.
This assessment does not require the use of introductions and/or conclusions. You should answer the
questions using good sentence structure, appropriate grammar and spelling and avoid the use of acronyms
and/or a
eviations.
Submission Instructions
Submit your final response via the Assessment 1 link in the main navigation menu in the PSA104 subject
page. The learning facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be
viewed in My Grades.
Due date: 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 3.1 (Week 5).
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Assessment Process
• All items must be submitted.
• All items must be satisfactorily answered / addressed / completed in order for you to achieve a
‘Satisfactory' outcome for this assessment.
• Please note that this is one assessment from the range of assessment tasks you will complete. You
must complete all assessment tasks in this subject. Please refer to your subject outline for
information on the other assessment tasks.
• Clear, constructive and accurate feedback will be given to you on your results and performance
• The assessment items you submit will be retained by the college as evidence of your performance.
College Policies and Procedures relating to assessments, and associated forms, are available via
http:
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Marking Guide
In this table, you will see the assessment questions you must prepare responses for. Also provided is a tip on what you might like to consider when formulating each
answer.
Assessment Question Satisfactory Response Tip Result
1. List three (3) professional bodies in nursing that have relevant guidelines su
ounding the use of
social media in professional practice. And, for each body specify one (1) rule, regulation or code
that relates to the case study.
You should read and understand the Social Media policy from the
NMWBA before answering this question. You should also address any
implications within the relevant state or te
itory Nurse’s Act.
S NS
2. The nurse in the case study had a conversation about a patient over social media. In 50 words
discuss whether this is ethical practice and if confidentiality for the patent and her parents was
eached.
Consider the ethical principles of beneficence, non-maleficence and
confidentiality in your response. You should consider the environment
in which Sally lives and works and the size of the local population in
answering this question.
S NS
3. You identify a colleague has posted something you feel is unethical. Describe in 50 words how
you would address this issue, and how you might set a strategy for it to be avoided in the future.
Identify what you would do if you were working with the nurse that
posted a similar post. S NS
4. Describe in 50 words what is meant by the term ‘open disclosure’ as it relates to health care and
enrolled nurses. And, identify two (2) healthcare professionals who have a responsibility to
provide open disclosure.
You should define open disclosure and how it relates to your practice as
an enrolled nurse. You need to address who has a responsibility to
provide open disclosure.
S NS
5. In 50 words, identify how as the nurse you would support Graham’s decision to withdraw
treatment and describe how you would encourage him to make an informed decision.
You should consider your legal and ethical obligations, duty of care and
quality of life in your response. S NS
6. Identify the legal requirements for the development and use of Advanced Care Directives and
Not for Resuscitation orders in your relevant state or te
itory (100 words).
You should look for the requirements on Advanced Care Directives
within your state’s legislation. You may want to search for policies from
a local health service about Not for Resuscitation or Do Not Resuscitate
orders.
S NS
7. In 50 words, explain whether the doctor has given Graham enough information to allow him to
make an informed decision and withdraw treatment. In your response, discuss consent,
autonomy and patient rights.
Consider consent, autonomy and patient rights in your response. S NS
8. Graham has been removed from a transplant list. In 100 words discuss the ethical
implications on the health team for removing Graham from the transplant list, and explain how
you would attempt to resolve these implications.
Consider the impacts on both Graham and the greater population in
your response. S NS
9. In 200 words, identify and describe themes, issues and factors that may impact the health and
wellness of Yu Yang and the twins. In your response consider environment, cultural ba
iers and
community acceptance.
You should consider social and economic factors that may impact this
scenario. S NS
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10. Describe in 100 words how you would address the principles of primary healthcare and wellness
in relation to this scenario. Refer to the principles described in the module to answer this question. S NS
11. Part 1:
Write a
ief nursing report about this scenario.
Part 2:
Identify four (4) appropriate support agencies and members of the inter-disciplinary health team
that Yu Yang and the twins should be refe
ed to, and describe their roles in 25 words each.
Your answer should report on the information provided and address Yu
Yang, the twins and the family unit. S NS
12. List three (3) non-western healthcare treatments or approaches and discuss in 50 words how
these effects the care delivery in contemporary nursing.
You should list three treatments or approaches that are considered non-
traditional methods of healthcare delivery and identify how these
impact on cu
ent nursing.
S NS
13. Identify two (2) specific themes or health issues relating to Aboriginal and To
es Strait Islander
peoples and note in 100 words how addressing these issues impact upon care delivery in
contemporary healthcare.
You need to identify two health issues or themes that relate specifically
to ATSI populations. You need to address how addressing these needs
impacts the delivery of care in contemporary nursing.
S NS
14. Identify the act, code, guideline or standard that applies to each of the below.
• Medication Administration
• Professional Practice
• Registration
• Recency of Practice
• Continuing Professional Development
• Privacy
• Discrimination
• Safety in the workplace
You need to identify an act of parliament or code or guideline that
applies to each individual