Contribute to the complex nursing care of clients
Review the case study describing the care of Mr Barber and answer the questions related to his care. This assessment will evaluate your knowledge of:
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology.
• Interpretation of vital signs
• Health policy
• Communication
• Documentation
• Pharmacology
• Role of the health care team
Applies the correct infection control policy during care of Mr Barber: eg standard, contact, droplet and/or airborne precautions.
Question One
Applies the correct infection control policy during care of Mr Barber: eg standard, contact, droplet and/or airborne precautions. g
Implements patient health assessment relevant to the case history
Identifies anti-emetic medication prescribed during management of nausea and vomiting
Question Two
Documents patient identity information on the top of the ECG using the information in the case study
Notes the relevant patient signs and symptoms at the time of recording
Question Three
Accurately documents in the progress notes using SBAR format.
Question Four
Phrases questions appropriately to evaluate Mrs Barberssafety. Taking into consideration empathy, cultural or spiritual elements.
Outlines requirements for patient consent prior to divulging personal information.
Demonstrates understanding of privacy policy
Gives an example of information that is appropriate to provide to the neighbour during the telephone call.
Question Six
Identifies type of consent required during the care of Mr Barber (eg implied, verbal, written)
Identifies abnormal vital signs prior to transfer to X-Ray
Interprets vital signs and evaluates requirements for transfer to X-Ray including:
o A list of vital signs that should be reviewed prior to departure
o Identifies appropriate escort based on acuity and manual handling
Implements safe manual handling techniques
Demonstrates knowledge of scope of practice.
Question Seven
Dons correct PPE during care of Mr Barber
Applies the DRABCD process to the case scenario
Describes the relationship between patient assessment and evaluation of blood loss
Question Eight
Discusses pathophysiology of emphysema and relates this to the actions of seretide
Identifies the correct type of seretide inhaler
Uses patient education techniques to instruct Mr Barber on the correct use of his Seretide inhaler
Question Nine
Discusses the actions of at least three medications prescribed for osteoarthritis
Question Ten
Structures questions to evaluate the impact of osteoarthritis on activities of daily living.
Question Eleven
Describes nursing responsibilities after identifying the presence of the wound on Mr Barber’s lower leg.
Question Twelve
Identifies medico legal process to apply when Mr Barber refuses consent
Demonstrates knowledge of scope of practice.
Interacts with the health care team to provide optimal multidisciplinary treatment.
Question Thirteen
Identifies the role of various members of the health care team
Interacts with the health care team to provide optimal multidisciplinary treatment.
