NURS3002 Advanced Decision Making and Practice - Assignment 4

Assignment 4: Placement Viva Voce Analysis

Introduction (200 words)

• Mention why the pt came to the hospital.
• Don't mention your real name or date of birth Instead say Mr. John (Pseudonym) for confidentiality reasons.
• Write the Patient's history only relevant to the current admission.
• Mention that consent was taken.

Pathophysiology & Pharmacology

• Explain the pathophysiology of the diagnosis they are admitted.
  For example, if pt is admitted for a diabetic wound explain what part of diabetes affects wound healing.

Medication

• Mention only the main medications being administered for the reason they are admitted for and mention how these medications are helping to combat signs and symptoms.

Investigations

• What tests were performed to diagnose the particular disease they were admitted for how did those investigation determined what was going to be done for the patient eg: A blood test (hemoglobin) for blood transfusion.

Recommendation

• Provide a rationale for the care provided.
  eg: why speech pathologist in CVA/Why dietician in diabetes

Reflection

• Reflect on facilitator's feedback. What were the feedbacks
  How did you identify your development need link to NMBA Standard (at least 1) Mention something about NMBA standard 3