HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing

HLT54115 Diploma of Nursing
HLTENN009 Implement and monitor care for a person with mental
health conditions
Written Assessment Student Copy
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Instructions to students
Welcome to the written assessment. To successfully complete the assessment
requirements, you need to follow the following instructions.
Step 1
Read the study guide and the related resources.
Step 2
Read this assessment to gain an understanding of what you need to do to complete the unit.
Talk to your trainer or supervisor and ask for help if you need to.
Step 3
Complete all questions in this assessment. Please write clearly in pen (not pencil). You
may attach printed answers if you prefer. Do not remove any pages from this assessment.
Step 4
Complete the cover sheet and attach to this assessment. We recommend you make and
keep a copy of your assessments.
Step 5
Submit for assessment.
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This assessment is undertaken in the nursing home under supervision by a
Registered Nurse. You must be found competent in a formative assessment in the
clinical laboratory. You will be required to complete the organisations documentation
and attach a copy to this assessment. Ensure that there is no identifying information
on the documentation.
Assessment Instructions:
Students are required to prepare a case history for a client with a mental health
diagnosis who you have provided care for.
Student Instructions
Examine the questions that you must answer before deciding on your client to
ensure that your choice is appropriate. Your answers must be based on the scope
of practice of an Enrolled Nurse.
Word Limit: 1000 words
Answer the following questions in your essay.
Question 1
Gain permission to use the client for their case study and write an explanation as to why
you need to do this. Discuss your responsibilities as an EN in relation to Professional
Standards and the Mental Health Act.
Question 2
Identify the reason for your client’s admission. Outline the client’s nursing assessment
and health assessment findings and how you will assist the client and the family or carer
in therapeutic interventions. How will you ensure that the client and the family or carer
have an understanding of the care? Undertake a risk assessment for the client using the
nursing homes risk assessment tool.
Question 3
Discuss the holistic care that the client has received (based on a biopsychosocial model
of care). Discuss the interdisciplinary approach that has been implemented and the role
the Enrolled Nurse has had in the interdisciplinary team eg developing in conjunction with
the RN the nursing care plan, attending meetings, making referrals. Identify the primary,
secondary and tertiary levels of health care that the client has accessed.
Question 4
In your own words, discuss the any pathophysiology and clinical manifestations of the
health problem/s your client actually presented with. Use appropriate medical terminology
and reference your answer.
Question 5
In your own word discuss the potential complications that may arise for your client in
relation to the symptoms and health problem on admission. Your answer must examine
the physical, psychological and psychosocial aspects of your client’s care needs.
Question 6
In your own words discuss what care you as the EN can provide to minimise the risk of
occurrence of the complications you identified above.
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