Criteria
Unit code and name
HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care
Qualification/Course code and name
HLT54115 | Diploma of Nursing
Student details
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Assessment declaration
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This assessment is my original work and has not been:
- plagiarised or copied from any source without providing due acknowledgement.
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Version: 20210905
Date created: 1 September 2021
Date modified: 26/08/2022
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Assessment instructions
Table 1Assessment instructions
| Assessment details | Instructions |
| Assessment overview | The objective of this assessment is to assess your knowledge and performance in performing preliminary and ongoing physical health assessments of all body systems, gathering data that contributes to a person’s individualised health care plan.
This unit applies to enrolled nursing work carried out in consultation and collaboration with registered nurses, and under supervisory arrangements aligned to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia regulatory authority legislative requirements. The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice. |
| Assessment event number | 2 of 4 |
| Instructions for this assessment | This is a project-based assessment that assesses your knowledge and performance of the unit.
This assessment is in 1 part: 1. Research based. And is supported by: · Appendix of templates. · Assessment feedback. |
| Submission instructions | On completion of this assessment, you are required to submit it to your Teacher/Assessor for marking. Where possible, submission and upload of all required assessment files should be via the TAFE NSW online learning platform.
It is important that you keep a copy of all electronic and hardcopy assessments submitted to TAFE and complete the assessment declaration when submitting the assessment. |
| What do I need to do to achieve a satisfactory result? | To achieve a satisfactory result for this assessment you must answer all the questions correctly.
If a resit is required to achieve a satisfactory result it will be conducted at an agreed time after a suitable revision period. |
| What do I need to provide? | • TAFE NSW student account username and password. If you do not know your username and password, contact your campus or service centre on 131601.
• Computer or other device with word processing software and internet access. • Writing materials, if required. |
| What the Teacher/Assessor will provide | Access to this assessment and learning resources, including the student workbook and any supporting documents or links.
Computers, data sheets, reference text, organisational policy etc that is referenced in the assessment. These may be hard copy or made available online. Prescribed textbook: Koutoukidis, G, Stainton, K (2021) Tabbner’s Nursing Care (8th ed.) Elsevier, Chatswood (e-textbook). |
| Due date
Time allowed Location |
Enter due date
2 hours (indicative only) Assessment is to be completed out of class. |
| Assessment feedback, review or appeals | In accordance with the TAFE NSW policy Manage Assessment Appeals, all students have the right to appeal an assessment decision in relation to how the assessment was conducted and the outcome of the assessment. Appeals must be lodged within 14 working days of the formal notification of the result of the assessment.
If you would like to request a review of your results or if you have any concerns about your results, contact your Teacher/Assessor or Head Teacher. If they are unavailable, contact the Student Administration Officer. Contact your Head Teacher/Assessor for the assessment appeals procedures at your college/campus. |
Part 1: Research based
For this assessment, you are required to complete 7 briefs and a bibliography.
Conduct research from the provided textbook and resources; and from research articles from library databases (optional) and document your research findings.
A word limit for each brief is indicated to provide you with guidance for the size of your research responses.
At the end of your project include a bibliography using APA reference style.(For guidelines use the following link: A guide to TAFE NSW referencing: APA 7 style)
Your responses must be submitted on a word document with each response clearly identified by the number, for example:
[Heading]Brief 1
[Sub-heading]Research and findings
You may use the table templates in the appendix or create your own format, which must still contain the information in the table headings and columns.
Once completed you will need to submit this assessment to your Teacher/Assessor for marking.
Brief 1
Complete a growth and development table based on the age and gender group stated for each person listed below.
You may use the Brief 1 table template in the appendix or create your own.
Your answer should be a minimum of 75 words but no longer than 100 words for each person’s growth and development table.
| Person | Points to consider |
| · Jake: 11 months old boy
· Amelia: 24 months old girl · Ella: pre-school aged girl · Matilda: school aged girl · Hamish: 15 years/ adolescent boy · Barry: 59 years old male · William: 81 years old male |
· Physical growth
Height, weight,head circumference · Psychosocial development Development related tosocial factors, individual thoughtand behaviour · Cognitive development Information processing,language learning · Motor skills development Gross or fine motor skills |
Brief 2
Select two theorists from the list below and give a brief outline of their theory of development.
Your answer should be approximately 75 words for each theorist.
Theorists
- Erickson
- Freud
- Gesell
- Piaget
Brief 3
Complete ahealth care needs table by identifying the health care needs of each person listed below, considering their age and gender.
You may use the Brief 3 table template in the appendix or use your own layout.An example has been provided in the template as a guide to what is expected.
Your answer for each person should be a minimum of 30 words.
Person
- William: 81 year old male
- Helen: 63 year old female
- Jason: 40 year old male
- Amelia: 24 month old girl
Brief 4
When conducting a health assessment on Barry, a 59-year-old male, and Jake, an 11 month-old boy, what are two problems you may encounter and what are some potential solutions for these problems?
You may use the Brief 4 table template in the appendix or use your own layout.
Your answer for each person should be a minimum of 30 words but no longer than 50 words.
Brief 5
Define the six components of health, including the physiological and psychosocial aspects of health.
Your answer should be a minimum of 50 words per health component.
Brief 6
Complete the developmental stages, health risks and major activities for the listed people in adolescence and adulthood.
You may use the Brief 6 table template in the appendix or use your own layout.
Your answer for each person should be a minimum of 30 words but no longer than 50 words.
Person
- Hamish:15 year old male
- Ashleigh:37 year old female
- Steve:54 year old male
Brief 7
Mr William Smith, 81 years old, was admitted to the ward with confusion and agitation. After you commenced the shift at 0700 hours, you noticed that Mr Smith was not responding to your verbal command, only to pain stimuli.
- How will you recognise if Mr Smith is deteriorating?
- How would you determine Mr Smith’s level of consciousness? Is there any particular tool that you might use to check his level of consciousness?
- How and when will you raise your concern for Mr Smith?
Your answers should be a minimum of 10 words but no longer than 50 words for each question. Dot points acceptable.
Appendix of templates
Brief 1 table template
| Person | Physical Growth | Psychosocial Development | Cognitive Development | Motor Skills Development |
| Points to consider | Height, weight,
head circumference |
Development related to
social factors, individual thought and behaviour |
Information processing,
language learning |
Gross or fine motor skills |
| Jake:
11 months old boy |
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| Amelia:
24 months old girl |
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| Ella:
pre-school aged girl |
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| Matilda:
school aged girl |
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| Hamish:
15 years/ adolescent boy |
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| Barry:
59 years old male |
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| William:
81 years old male |
Brief 3 table template
| Person | Health Care Needs |
| 51 year old female | Breast cancer check, cervical screening tests, pregnancy checks, immunisation checks, other health checks (BP, blood tests), medication assistance, also if person requires any assistance at home (meal assistance/housekeeping etc.) |
| William:
81 year old male |
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| Helen:
63 year old female |
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| Jason:
40 year old male |
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| Amelia:
24 month old girl |
Brief 4 table template
| Person | Problems you may encounter | Potential solutions to address them |
| Barry | ||
| Jake |
Brief 6 table template
| Person | Developmental stages | Health risks | Major activities |
| Hamish:
15 year old male |
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| Ashleigh:
37 year old female |
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| Steve:
54 year old male |
Bibliography:
Include a reference list using the APA style of referencing.
Assessment feedback
NOTE: This section must have the Teacher/Assessor and student signature to complete the feedback. If you are submitting through the TAFE NSW online learning platform, your Teacher/Assessor will give you feedback via the platform.
Assessment outcome
☐ Satisfactory
☐ Unsatisfactory
Assessor feedback
☐ Has the assessment declaration for this assessment event been signed and dated by the student?
☐ Are you assured that the evidence presented for assessment is the student’s own work?
☐ Was reasonable adjustment in place for this assessment event?
If yes, ensure it is detailed on the assessment document.
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