Learning outcomes

• LO1: Recognise, respond and justify approaches to distress or deteriorating states of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health.
• LO2: Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology and a range of interventions including pharmacology and pharmacodynamics in the assessment and management of changing health states.
• LO3: Demonstrate how an individual’s capacity for independence and self-care might be assessed in a range of diverse settings using a person centred approach.

Summative assessment

• VIVA voce: a 30 minute verbal exam (TAS students may be entitled to extra time)
• More information about how the VIVA will run will be made available via a What is my assessment Panopto and discussion board
• The VIVA is based on three questions which you discuss with the examiner(s). Prompt questions may be used if you do not provide any information relating to that topic in your main answer.
• You will need to draw on your experiences as a first year student nurse and the module content. Think of a range of patients that you have cared for to help you answer the questions.
• The assessment sheet is available in Canvas.

Question 1

Thinking about patients you have cared for in practice in year 1 as a student nurse, and drawing on the module content, can you explain to me how you would assess a patient?

• You can choose any appropriate tool or model that you have seen used in practice but will need to justify why you are using it.
  • Can you discuss what you would expect to find as part of the assessment  (including vital signs if appropriate)? Think of the questions you may need to ask to find out this information. How would you respond to the information that you find out?
  • REMEMBER you need to provide an evidence base throughout. As with academic assignments points that you make should be supported by appropriate up to date credible evidence.

Question 2

Thinking about patients you have cared for in practice in year 1 as a student nurse, and drawing on the module content, can you discuss two interventions that would be used to change the health state of a patient? One of the interventions must be related to medicines management.

• Why did you choose these interventions? How would these interventions change the health state of a patient? How do they relate to your assessment?
  • What about the pathophysiology or pharmacology relating to these interventions.
  • For each intervention, consider the indications for using it , any contraindications, cautions or concerns.
  • Are there any side effects that you need to consider?
  • Do any other factors need to be considered- nursing considerations?
  • How will you monitor the effectiveness of your interventions?
  • Consider any relevant guidelines or recommendations- the evidence base of your interventions?
  • REMEMBER – You need to provide an evidence base throughout

Question 3

Thinking about patients you have cared for in practice in year 1 as a student nurse, and drawing on the module content, how would you assess a patients ability to take care of themselves or become independent?

• What assessment methods / models/approaches / tools could be used here? Why?
  • Is there any supporting evidence? What information will these provide?
  • What ongoing care may be required – relate this to your chosen interventions
  • What potential members of the MDT may be needed to support an individual and why?
  • Is there anyone else who could be involved in a patients care?
  • REMEMBER – You need to provide an evidence base throughout