Assessment Task 1 – Case Study
Description: Please refer to the NRSG257 “Assessment” and “Additional
Unit Resources” on the National LEO page for more comprehensive information on this assessment task.
Due date: Sunday 10th September at 2359 hours.
Weighting: 40%
Length and/or format: 1600-word academic essay
Purpose: This assessment task will allow students to demonstrate their critical thinking and reasoning, as well as their research skills. Students will also demonstrate how evidence based information can be implemented into contemporary Australian Nursing practice.
Learning outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, & 9
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Assessment criteria: The rubric for this assessment is outlined in full below. The essay is aimed at critically evaluating the research explored related to a chosen case study presented. This essay requires use and evaluation of evidence-based sources when caring for children, adolescents and their families in relation to current Australian nursing practice.
Version: Moderated
INSTRUCTIONS:
Choose one (1) of the case studies below. Your Assessment will be written in academic essay format with an introduction, body and conclusion according to APA Guidelines.
Using evidence specific to your chosen case study, address the following two (2) points:
1. Describe the pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the case study. (300-500 words)
2. Evaluation of the nurse’s role to deliver developmentally appropriate nursing care in relation to your chosen case study. Address:
• growth and developmental theories,
• family centred care and,
• the effects of hospitalisation of the child, on the child and family. (1100-1300 words)
Case Study 1
Anne is a 10 year old girl who has presented to the emergency department in the local hospital with right iliac fossa pain. On further assessment by the emergency registrar, appendicitis is suspected.
The surgical team agree that the signs and symptoms are associated with appendicitis and take Anne to theatre for an appendectomy.
The handover on return to the ward is that the surgical team found a gangrenous perforated appendix with peritonitis. Anne has returned to the ward with a nasogastric tube in situ on free drainage, morphine PCA, IV therapy and triple IV antibiotics.
Due to the severity of the infection and the potential complications, Anne will need to remain in hospital for 10 days of IV antibiotics and pain management.
Anne is the oldest of five children and her parents own and run an Indian restaurant in the city.
Case Study 2
Jay is a four-month old boy admitted to the paediatric unit via emergency with vomiting, decreased feeds, no bowel actions and intermittent spasmodic abdominal pains. During the spasmodic pain episodes, Jay draws his legs up and has a high pitched cry.
After a diagnostic ultrasound, intussusception was thought to be the cause of the presenting symptoms and Jay was admitted to the ward. His treatment plan included observation, electrolyte monitoring and IV therapy until a contrast enema could be implemented to correct the intussusception.
The approximate length of stay for Jay will be 2 days, during which time, Jay’s mother is informed that the rotavirus vaccine that Jay had at 4 months has increased the incidence of this condition amongst infants. Jay’s mother is now having serious doubts regarding future vaccines for Jay.
Case Study 3
Sue is a 14-year-old indigenous girl who lives in a remote community in rural Australia. Sue has been treated for repeated episodes of streptococcal pharyngitis and impetigo over the last 2 years. The local health clinic have registered Sue and her siblings for a secondary prophylaxis program where she receives Benzathine Penicillin G IM routinely to aid in reducing risk of developing ARF/ RHD. However, Sue has failed to attend the clinic on multiple occasions to receive her IM antibiotics.
Sue has presented to the remote area health clinic complaining of a 4 day history of acute joint pain in her knees, ankles, elbows and shoulders.
A health history taken by the remote area nurse on arrival reveals that Sue reports having a sore throat 23 weeks ago, migratory joint pain starting with her knees and ankles and which now includes other joints. Her temperature is 38oC.
When Sue is assessed by the remote clinic medical officer, a diagnosis of Acute Rheumatic Fever is suspected. The doctor at the clinic attending to Sue informs her mother that she needs to be transferred to a hospital for cardiology review and echocardiogram. The closest hospital that provides these services is 800km away.
Sue lives with her mother and 6 younger brothers and sisters.
Version: Moderated
Criterion referenced rubric for ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CASE STUDY ESSAY
Marking Criteria & Allocated marks 0 (No attempt made) NN 49% PA (50-64%) CR (65-74%) DI (75-84%) HD (85-100%)
Sequencing
GA9
5 %
0 marks
There is no evidence of an introduction, body or conclusion or appropriate sequencing in academic writing. 0-2.4 marks
A clear introduction and/or a logically sequenced body and/or a
conclusion that summarises all key findings are not provided. 2.5-3.2 marks
The content in the essay mostly matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph. Most paragraphs are organised in a logical manner, and the essay ends with a rational conclusion. 3.3-3.7 marks
The content in the essay matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph. Most paragraphs are organised in a logical manner so that content flows from one paragraph to the next, and the essay ends with a rational conclusion.
3.8-4.2 marks
The content in the essay clearly matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph. Paragraphs are organised in a logical manner so that content flows from one paragraph to the next, and the essay ends with a rational conclusion. 4.3-5 marks
The content in the essay perfectly matches the outline presented in the introductory paragraph. Paragraphs are organised, and there is a seamless progression of ideas so that content flows from one paragraph to the next. The conclusion successfully summarises all the key ideas
discussed throughout the essay.
Sentence and Paragraph structure/ Intelligibility
GA9
5% 0 marks
There is no evidence of sentence/paragraph structure 0-2.4 marks
There are substantial errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. The errors detract significantly, and the meaning of some or all content is no discernible. 2.5-3.2 marks
There are some errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation. However, the meaning of content is discernible. 3.3-3.7 marks
There are minimal errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the meaning of content is readily discernible. 3.8-4.2 marks
There are no errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the meaning of content is easily discernible. 4.3-5 marks
There are no errors with grammar, spelling and punctuation, and the meaning of content is flawless. The essay reads without interruption.
Pathophysiology Content
LO 3 GA 8
15% 0 marks
No pathophysiology of presenting complaint discussed 0-7.25 marks
Understanding of the pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the scenario is poorly demonstrated. 7.5-9.5 marks
Has demonstrated satisfactory understanding and descriptors of the pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the chosen scenario. 9.75-11 marks
Has demonstrated clear scientific principles and pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the scenario. 11.25-12.5 marks
Has demonstrated a high level descriptor of the scientific principles and pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the scenario. 12.75-15 marks
Has demonstrated an advanced, clear and concise cellular level descriptor of the scientific principles and pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the scenario.
Growth and development Content
LO2 GA6
15% 0 marks
Growth and development not discussed 0-7.25 marks
Understanding of the relevant growth and development principles related to the scenario is poorly demonstrated. 7.5-9.5 marks
A satisfactory understanding of the relevant growth and development principles related to the scenario is demonstrated. 9.75-11 marks
A clear descriptor of the relevant growth and development principles related to the scenario is critically discussed and demonstrated. 11.25-12.5 marks
A high level descriptor and applicability of the relevant growth and development principles related to the scenario is critically discussed and demonstrated. 12.75-15 marks
Exceptionally clear and concise descriptor and applicability of the relevant growth and development principles related to the scenario is critically discussed and demonstrated.
Family-centred care Content
LO1 GA6
15% 0 marks
No evidence of familycentred care discussed 0-7.25 marks
Understanding of the relevance of familycentred care in a paediatric setting is poorly demonstrated. 7.5-9.5 marks
A satisfactory understanding of the principles of familycentred care and its importance in a paediatric setting is demonstrated. 9.75-11 marks
A clear and defined understanding of the principles of family-centred care and its importance in a
paediatric setting is demonstrated. 11.25-12.5 marks
A clear, defined and critical descriptor of the principles of family-centred care and its importance and applicability in
a paediatric setting is demonstrated. 12.75-15 marks
An advanced, clear, defined and critical descriptor of the principles of family-centred care and its importance and applicability in a paediatric setting is demonstrated.
Version: Moderated
Hospitalised child and family Content LO1 LO7 GA6 0 marks
No reference made to hospitalised child and family 0-7.25 marks
Understanding of the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family
unit is poorly demonstrated. 7.5-9.5 marks
A satisfactory understanding of the effects of
hospitalisation on the child and family unit is demonstrated. 9.75-11 marks
A clear and defined understanding of the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family unit is demonstrated. 11.25-12.5 marks
A clear, defined and critical descriptor of the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family unit and applicability in a paediatric setting is demonstrated. 12.75-15 marks
An advanced, clear, defined and critical descriptor of the effects of hospitalisation on the child and family unit and applicability in a paediatric setting is demonstrated.
Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of evidence
LO1 LO2 LO3 GA 8 GA9
20% 0 marks
No evidence of critical thinking, analysis or synthesis 0-9.75 marks
The essay summarises the research and does not evaluate the information. The discussion presented is heavily biased and no clear argument presented or arguments made are not supported by any evidence. 10-12.8 marks
The essay summarises the research with some evaluation of the information noted. The discussion presented is somewhat biased. Some arguments presented but few are supported by any evidence. 13-14.8 marks
The essay demonstrates a sound critical thinking and evaluation of some of the research. The discussion is somewhat biased. Clear arguments are presented and supported by appropriate evidence. 15-16.8 marks
The essay demonstrates breadth of reading and important critical thinking and evaluation of the research. Important discussion points are evident. Arguments are supported by evidence based articles and sources. 17-20 marks
The essay demonstrates breadth of reading and considerable depth of critical thinking and evaluation of the research. All arguments are supported by higher order evidence based articles and sources.
Sources and referencing
GA8
10%
0 marks
There is no evidence of APA referencing style. 0-4.75 marks
There are problems with the sources of
information, with relation to year of publication, credibility and/or relevance. There are many inaccuracies with the APA referencing style. 5-6.4 marks
Contemporary and/or reliable and/or relevant references are used in an acceptable number of instances. APA referencing style is accurate in most instances. 6.5-7.4 marks
Contemporary, credible and relevant references are used in an adequate number of instances. Adequate APA referencing style is demonstrated.
7.5-8.4 marks
Contemporary, credible and relevant references are used in most instances. APA referencing style is almost always accurate.
8.5-10 marks
Contemporary, credible and relevant references are used throughout the essay. APA referencing style is accurate in all instances.
TOTAL /100
40% of TOTAL GRADE
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