Sample assessment tool -- Observation and demonstration checklist
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Professional
Practice
Assessment
Task
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Document: HLTENN012 Candidate
Assessment
Guide
Date
created:
12
March
2019
Version:
2.0
Date
implemented:
12
March
2019
Next
eview:
12
March
2022
Responsibility:
Academic
Manage
(VET)
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Knowledge questions
Part A – Descriptive questions:
1. Briefly describe key presenting features or clinical manifestations (signs and symptoms) of each of the following chronic diseases or health conditions.
a. Chronic asthma
. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
c. Chronic pain
d. Chronic renal failure
e. Congestive heart failure
f. Diabetes insipidus
g. Diabetes mellitus
h. Eczema
i. Bladder incontinence
j. Motor neurone disease
k. Severe traumatic
ain injuries (neurological injury)
l. Long term unconsciousness or coma
m. Osteoarthritis
n. Parkinson’s disease
o. Rheumatoid arthritis
p. Middle cere
al artery (MCA) stroke
q. Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
. Chronic back pain
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2. Discuss five (5) community-based care services that are available in Australia for individuals with a need
for restorative or rehabilitation care.
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3. Explain the national health priority areas agreed by the Australian Health Ministers’ Advisory Council.
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4. Briefly describe the clinical features distinguishing a permanent tracheostomy from a temporary
tracheostomy
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5. Complete the following table
iefly describing various concepts and models of chronic health care in your own words.
Various concepts and models of chronic health care
Description
a. Chronic disease continuum
b. Key strategic objectives of the Chronic Diseases and Health Promotion Department (World Health Organisation)
c. Innovative Care for Chronic Conditions Model
d. Elements of the Chronic Care Model
e. Purpose of the National Strategic Framework for Chronic Conditions
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6. Discuss the social, emotional, physical, psychological and financial impacts of chronic disease on a person.
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7. List and discuss five (5) common sites for cancer development.
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8. Discuss life variables that have an impact on the health and well-being of a person.
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9. Complete the following table
iefly describing various strategies to address and manage chronic diseases.
Various strategies to address and manage chronic diseases
Description
a. Strategies to prevent chronic diseases
b. Treatment strategies used to address and manage chronic diseases
c. Principles of person- focused nursing practice
d. Discuss five (5) examples of recommended practices for person- focused nursing practice
e. Discuss four (4) strategies to assist a person with chronic disease to maintain positive life roles
f. Discuss five (5) strategies to enable changes in a person’s behaviour over time
g. Discuss five (5) stages of change to establish readiness for attitudinal and behavioural change
h. Palliative care and domains of palliative care that must be undertaken as a strategy to address and manage chronic diseases
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10. Complete the following table
iefly describing rehabilitation strategies, techniques and equipment used for chronic health conditions.
Various rehabilitation strategies, techniques and equipment used for chronic health conditions
Description
a. Discuss how physiotherapy is beneficial to people with chronic diseases and list five (5) focus areas of physiotherapy in managing chronic conditions
b. Explain the aim of occupational therapy in rehabilitation
c. Explain the role of hydrotherapy in rehabilitation
d. Explain four (4) advantages of the use of Pilates in rehabilitation
e. Explain four (4) advantages of massage in rehabilitation
f. Explain the role of art therapy in rehabilitation
g. Explain four (4) advantages of music therapy in rehabilitation
h. Explain five (5) considerations when choosing a wheelchair, scooter or walking aids
for a person with chronic
Various rehabilitation strategies, techniques and equipment used for chronic health conditions
Description
disease
i. Explain three (3) considerations when choosing a prosthesis for a person with chronic disease
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PART B – CASE STUDY QUESTIONS
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Case
study
scenario
1:
Assume that you are working as an EN in a stroke unit. Sherly, 48 years, is admitted with middle cere
al
artery
stroke
and
is
ecovering
well.
She
is
due
to
e
discharged
tomo
ow.
Sherly has severe paresis and sensory loss of left extremities, uncoordinated movements and slu
ed speech.
Sherly
equires restorative
care
and is anxious
about
he
future
life.
She
equires
a wheel
chai
to
move
around.
Sherly
is
a
migrant with permanent
esidency
in Australia.
She
has
limited
knowledge and understanding
of
esources
that
she
could
utilise
in
managing
her condition.
)
1. Identify and
iefly describe any three (3) specific community based care services that are available for Sherly to ensure a coordinated service approach to provide her with rehabilitation care.
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Case
study
scenario
2:
Mrs Melisa Carfi, a 65-year-old female patient with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, was admitted in your health care
facility with a non-healing foot ulceration. Prior to admission, Melisa’s diabetes was managed with metformin.
Upon admission, subcutaneous insul
in with a diabetic diet was initiated along with oral anti-diabetic agents to
achieve optimal blood
glucose
control.
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2. Provide a list of four (4) specific questions you would ask Melisa in order to seek information to confirm her understanding of the condition and its impact.
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Document: HLTENN012 Candidate
Assessment
Guide
Date
created:
12
March
2019
Version:
2.0
Date
implemented:
12
March
2019
Next
eview:
12
March
2022
Responsibility:
Academic
Manage
(VET)
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3. What specific information will you give to Melisa if you are to provide health education on dietary management and physical activity with the goal of losing weight?
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Case
study
scenario
3:
M
David
Ventor,
76 years
old,
has
Type
2
Diabetes
Mellitus,
hypertension
and
a
history
of
a
Transient
Ischemic
Attack x
3
months
ago.
M
Ventor’s
wife
passed
away
a
month
ago.
A community enrolled nurse visiting Mr Ventor’s home noticed the kitchen in an unhygienic condition with
leftover food
including
pizza,
juice and
ice
cream
cartons.
The
enrolled nurse
observed
that
M
Ventor was
upset and
teary
when
talking
about
his
healt
h status
and
the
demise
of
his dea
wife.
The
community
RN
is
due
to
visit
M
Ventor next
week. At the
previous
visit, there
were no
unusual
activities
to
e
noted
o
cause
wo
y
in
elation
to M
Ventor.
Mr Ventor’s son moved in with him a week ago. His son is unemployed and an alcoholic. He was not at home
during
the
visit.
The
enrolled
nurse
asked
M
Vento
how
supportive
his
son
was
in
addressing
his
father’s
needs.
Mr Vento
didn’t
eply
and
stared
away
with
teary
eyes.
M
Ventor was
unwell
with
a
cough
and
chronic
ack
pain.
The enrolled nurse convinced Mr Ventor to seek medical support. An ambulance was called and Mr Vento
was
transfe
ed
and
admitted
to a
medical ward in
the hospital
fo
furthe
evaluation
and
management.
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4. Identify and discuss the cu
ent contribution of community agencies and professionals in supporting Mr Ventor, refe
ing to the scenario provided.
5. Identify and discuss the level and type of contribution and support made by Mr Ventor’s son in managing his health condition and cu
ent situation.
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6. How effectively did the enrolled nurse respond to variations in Mr Ventor’s needs?
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7. Mr Ventor’s blood sugar level was observed to be high (14 mmol/dL). Mr Ventor was not complying with
diabetic diet requirements. How should the enrolled nurse respond to these variations and Mr Ventor’s changing needs? Briefly describe a coordinated service approach required for Mr Ventor in this situation.
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8. Discuss strategies you could implement to actively involve Mr Ventor in the development of approaches
to self-manage his condition.
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Document: HLTENN012 Candidate
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