Identify two (2) characteristics for each of the five (5) components of the nursing process framework that you will
- Identify two (2) characteristics for each of the five (5) components of the nursing process framework that you will use when conducting a health assessment.
| Components of The Nursing Process Framework | Characteristics |
| Assessment | |
| Identification (also nursing diagnosis) | |
| Planning | |
| Implementation (actions) | |
| Evaluation | |
2. Identify the factors that influence growth and development for the following:
| Modifiable factors | non-modifiable |
3. For each of the identified areas of human growth and development in the table below, match it with the correct stage from the given list.
Stages: Infancy, Middle childhood, Preadolescence, Young adult, Middle adult, Older adult, Early childhood, Adolescence
| Human growth and development | Stage |
| Sexual maturity is achieved, with reproductive functions now evident. Relationships with parents are usually distanced, with peer relationships strengthened and prioritised. Risk taking behaviour | |
| Stage of development (1-6 years old) | |
| Stage of development from birth to 12 months | |
| Emotional development concerns adjustment to independent adult life and centres on the formation of adult relationships | |
| Turns head towards sounds. Rolls from prone to supine. Makes sounds when spoken to, may squeal with pleasure. Clasps hands together and can hold a rattle. Begins to watch own hands. Smiles and vocalises | |
| These changes alter susceptibility to various diseases and will frequently alter the efficiency of the functioning of the organ/organ systems | |
| The ability to think abstractly and to solve problems develops and improves. Verbal language skills are further developed with an increased vocabulary and fluency of speech, and the ability to read becomes a valuable means of increasing knowledge | |
| While this stage is commonly the healthiest time of life, health problems do occur and are generally related to lifestyle choices. | |
| Physical changes associated with puberty begin. Children become more social, and their behavioural patterns become less predictable | |
| This group is associated with many changes, people may experience doubt or anxiety about their sexual attractiveness or adequacy. The major developmental change influencing sexuality for women is the onset of menopause | |
| Stage of development (6-12 years old) | |
| Hypertension predisposes this group to heart failure and coronary disease, renal disease, peripheral vascular disease, stroke | |
| Vocabulary of 1500+ words, uses sentences of 4-5 words, knows many letters of the alphabet and can count up to 10 |
4. Discuss genetic and environmental factors, and their influence on development. (max 100 words) ………………………………………….
| Q. 5 & 6 | Case study – relates to Q 5 & 6 |
| Bianca, 47yrs old female (identifies as she, her) was diagnosed with breast cancer a week ago, she has now undergone a double mastectomy and will be commencing chemotherapy in the near future.
Bianca has been required to take an initial six weeks leave from work and Bianca’s partner Jenny has also taken time of work to support Bianca and their two children aged 12 and 15. |
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Q.5. Identify three (3) factors that may impact Bianca’s family due to her illness.
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Q.6. Provide three (3) nursing actions to provide support for Bianca’s family and other family members / carers impacted by a person’s illness.
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| You are employed as an Enrolled Nurse in a community health service with a high proportion of Indigenous individuals and families. Your service is focused on providing culturally safe care that acknowledges the diversity of cultural needs among different Indigenous language groups. |
Q.7 Provide two (2) principles of cultural safety that you would find helpful when working in this setting. ………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Provide a brief discussion on what mental health and well-being means. ( max 70 words)
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9. Identify four (4) social determinants for positive mental health.
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10. Identify five (5) physiological indicators for stress?
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