...the resident allowed me to look, I lifted the blankets and noticed she was lying on a bed pan. I immediately removed the bed pan and put underwear and an incontinence aid on the resident. I asked the resident how long she had been on the bed pan and she told me all night. The patient told me that the night shift nurse forgot to come and remove the bedpan before the resident fell asleep. I apologised on behalf of the other nurse and checked the residents back for any skin damage or bruising and told the supervising nurse and wrote on the resident’s progress notes what had happened. I felt very empathetic and sorry for this resident. Lying on a bedpan all night would be extremely uncomfortable and painful and it should not have happened. Exemplar 2: 22/07/2015 During lunch time a male patient seemed very upset. I went and sat with the patient while they ate and tried to talk to them. I asked how they were feeling, how their day has been, etc. the resident told me that they were just having a bad day and missed their family. After eating the resident went back to their room. I told my supervising nurse that the resident was quite upset and lonely. My supervising nurse told me to go to the resident’s room and play the cd that is in the cd player. I did. After about two minutes of the cd playing, the resident started to smile and sway to the music. After about five minutes I asked the resident if they were feeling any better. The resident thanked me and said...
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...The following domains of nursing will be addressed: * The Helping Role o Providing comfort and communication through touch. o Providing emotional and information support to patient’s families. * The Diagnostic and Monitoring Function o Anticipating problems: Be proactive. * Effective Management of Rapidly Changing Situations o Contingency management: Rapid matching of demands and resources in emergency situations. * Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practices o Getting appropriate and timely responses from physician. While approaching the nurse’s station, I was asked by nurse L to assist with contacting the surgeon for her patient. Sensing the urgency, I immediately assisted with Nurse L’s request to contact the surgeon. While awaiting a return call from the surgeon, nurse L took the chance to explain the haste of her request. She described how her patient, Mrs. M, was postoperative thyroidectomy and is now complaining of throat swelling and has noticeable edema at her surgical site incision on her neck. While another nurse was sent to the patient’s room to monitor Mrs. M, the surgeon returned the page and informed us that he would be up shortly. Almost immediately, Nurse L updated me on the patient’s status and informed me that Mrs. M’s oxygen saturation level was decreasing and was complaining of difficulty breathing. I quickly noticed an anesthesia resident at the nurse’s station and told...
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...My CV Name: Nadine Baxter Date of birth: 23/04/1999 Schools attended: Beecroft lower school, Streetfield middle school and Manshead Upper school. Grades achieved: Ict-C grade (Currently taking GCSE) Previous Experiences: Completed Duke of Edinburgh bronze award, Worked in Oxfam for 6 months stopped due to needing more study time. Interests and Hobbies: I love playing hockey. I play for Luton and im currently captain for the second ladies team. I love being outdoors and trying new things and meeting new people. I also plan to do the NCS programme this summer. I am a hardworking, independent student and always work to the best of my ability. I am very honest and trustworthy and am good at dealing with difficult situations. Furthermore I am very sociable and like meeting and talking to new people. Phone number: 07806435442 Email: nadinebaxter7@gmail.com My CV Name: Nadine Baxter Date of birth: 23/04/1999 Schools attended: Beecroft lower school, Streetfield middle school and Manshead Upper school. Grades achieved: Ict-C grade (Currently taking GCSE) Previous Experiences: Completed Duke of Edinburgh bronze award, Worked in Oxfam for 6 months stopped due to needing more study time. Interests and Hobbies: I love playing hockey. I play for Luton and im currently captain for the second ladies team. I love being outdoors and trying new things and meeting new people. I also plan to do the NCS programme this summer. I am a hardworking, independent student and always...
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...CUE 2013-14 Written Exam Exemplar – Essay Overall Strengths of this essay based on the following Assessment Criteria Criterion 1 (C1): It offers a clear organization and cohesion, guiding the reader to follow the arguments in the essay with an introductory outline that indicates stance, topic sentences, summarizing sentences, references to previous paragraphs, linking devices, and an appropriate conclusion. Criterion 2 (C2): It answers all parts of the question. It shows a clear, consistent, nuanced and hedged stance throughout, and acknowledges the complexity of the issue and limitation of arguments. It supports relevant arguments by integrating various types of appropriate evidence from different sources. Criterion 3 (C3): It showcases a wide range of appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures to convey stance and arguments. Criterion 4 (C4): It is consistent in the use of citation and referencing, and follows the guidelines in the Citation and Referencing Style Guide for use in the CUE exam. There is no plagiarism. Ideas / data taken from the reading texts have been paraphrased or directly quoted using quotation marks. Note: Refer to legend “C1, C2, C3, C4” in the annotations for detailed explanations. Should the University of Hong Kong be internationalized? 1) Identify the objectives of implementing internationalization in Hong Kong’s universities; 2) Discuss the criticisms of implementing internationalization in Hong Kong’s universities;...
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...Everyone will have to deal with the death of a family member or friend, as well as his or her own mortality. The certainty of the end of life can be very stressful and overwhelming. Many aspects of caregiving, treatment, and pain management are all part of the journey towards the end of one’s life. Many people are unclear about pain and symptom management during the end of life. Some believe that if you choose to medicate for pain then they are hastening or responsible for the death of their loved one. Others believe that all measures should be taken to help prolong their loved one’s life. No all deaths are the same. Some people pass away peacefully, while others will have difficulty transitioning through the end of life stages and have difficulty with pain. Individual beliefs, religions and cultures are also a large piece of what we must consider in order to plan the appropriate care for the dying patient. Unfortunately, in many instances, patients usually have not had discussions regarding end of life preferences with their doctors, caregivers, and family members. This sometimes leads to decisions being made at the end of life that are not the treatment preferences of the dying person. Hospice is a philosophy that allows nature to take its course, with focus on the greatest quality of life until the end of life. The goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort to the patient as well as provide support to the caregivers. Educating caregivers and...
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...PATIENT-CENTERED CARE 1 Patient-Centered Model in Primary Care It was 8 years ago that I lost my father suddenly to Coronary Artery Disease, so when my mother began to complain recently to me about mild shortness of breath, fatigue, and indigestion I took it very seriously. I immediately performed a nursing assessment. She did not appear in apparent distress and her vital signs were stable, so I opted to take her to the primary care physician rather than the ER. I believe this was in the best interest of my mother. Not only were her physical complaints addressed, but also the emotional affect that heart disease has on our family. Stewart (as cited in Hart, 2010, p.8) states that “effective patient care requires attending as much to patient’s personal experiences of illness as to their disease.” My mother has been a patient of her primary physician’s office for many years. The physician understands how losing my father suddenly at a young age has affected my mother both physically and emotionally. Though at the time I was unfamiliar with the 6 Components of Patient Centered Care Model introduced to me in Chapter 1 of the Hart book, I now see that the physician’s office did an excellent job addressing all six components of this model. The 6 Components of Patient Centered Care Model was developed at the University of Western Ontario as a way of integrating exploration of disease with the other physical and psychological components of the patient’s illness they may...
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...Upon watching the videos, I was shocked and disgusted to find out BBB was engaging in such highly unethical practices. Consumers are being duped with false information. The fact that companies have to buy ratings to sustain their positive image is a sham. Ratings were being given out without any proper verification. Even Hamas and a neo Nazi group have an A rating. It underlines the fact that the rating agencies these days can stoop to such low levels to make money. It also underscores the fact that ethical business practices can needed more than ever before. Assuming that the President and CEO Stephen A. Cox wants to change the business practices of BBB for good, the following are the key virtues that he will have to follow: 1. Be congruent: Mr. Cox must ensure that the principles on which BBB was first established be strictly followed. Saying one thing and doing the other will not be acceptable. The actions of BBB must align with its values and ideals. Mr.Cox must ensure that ethical practices are followed at all times 2. Be transparent: Being transparent helps a long way in building consumer trust. Mr. Cox must hire an industry watchdog to audit its business practices. All company business practices should be made easily available for consumers to see. The integrity and credibility of BBB will be greatly improved if it resorts to transparent practices 3. Be accountable: People love passing the blame onto others. The senior executives at BBB must be made accountable...
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...A’level Business - Scenario Case Study You are employed as a travel agent. Your customer the Smith Family has come to see you with regards to a holiday they are planning in the summer of 2015. The Smiths are a husband and Wife team with two children, John aged 7 and Arthur aged 17.The Smiths have a number of objectives they want you to consider when making a recommendation as to holiday choices. Their Objectives include: £2,500 budget for the entire trip They want evening entertainment for the whole family Kids clubs Easy access to the beach Sun, sea Your task is to write a report to the Smiths analysing three holiday destination i.e. Turkey, Disneyland, Florida and Majorca. You will need to structure your essay as follows: 1. a short introduction 2. Analyse destinations, look at the advantages and disadvantages of each destination and the impact it might have on the family and their objectives 3. Make a justified recommendation. Why is the option you selected better than the other options. Points to consider: Flight time, weather, activities, entertainment, distance to the beach, budget etc Year 13 HW Mr Ismail Within this report I will be assessing the suitability of three holiday destination for the Smith Family. In order to do this it is critical to understand the objectives of the family; evidence within the case study clearly shows that the family have a budget to work too i.e. £2500 and a number of resort requirements like sun, sea, sand, children’s clubs...
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...One of the underlying facts of the Abrahamic faiths is the concept, that God is simultaneously both omnipotent and Omni-benevolent. They all also argue that God is the single and only cause of the existence of the Universe, and all of its constituents. One of the constituents is the existence of evil. The problem that theists face is, an argument that both atheists and anti-theists use to criticise religion, and question against God; How come Omni-potent God and Omni-Benevolent God, can exist alongside the existence of both Natural and Moral Evil, or at least tolerate it’s occurrence. This comes in the form of the ‘inconsistent triad’ in which , if one were take out either one of the 2 tributes of God, could solve the existence of Evil. To elaborate, if God was omnipotent, though not Omni-benevolent, it would explain, that this God is either Tyrannical, or in a way at the least Sadistic, resembling the God of the Old Testament. On the other hand, if God is Omni-benevolent, he would love humanity, yet does not have the power, to directly prevent it from happening to humanity. Many scholars and theologians, have attempted at solving the problem of evil using theodicies (Justifying the existence of God in the face of evil), two of which were concocted by Irenaean and Leibniz, but include theodicies by St. Augustine and Alfred Whiteheads’ Process theodicy. Irenaeus’ theodicy, argued (like St. Augustine) that moral evil, is the doing of man, by being deviant in their belief in God...
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...Why is malaria such a problem and how close are we to an effective vaccine for this deadly disease? The problem. It was well over 100 years ago that scientists discovered the cause of malaria as a single-cell parasite called plasmodium but, even today, this life-threatening parasitic disease represents one of the international community’s most pressing public health problems. Malaria is endemic throughout the tropical regions of the world, causing more than 300 million acute illnesses and at least one million deaths each year1 . Children under the age of 5 are particularly prone to infection, and, as a direct result of their immature immunity to disease, make up a dramatic proportion of the deaths each year. In Africa alone (where 90% of all malariaattributed deaths occur) this disease is responsible for the death of one child in 20 before the age of 52. In fact, malaria is the world’s leading cause of childhood mortality, killing one child every 30 seconds3 . Pregnant women and their unborn children are also particularly vulnerable to the disease which contributes to anaemia, premature birth and low birth weight whilst foreign travellers, who have often not developed immunity, represent another high-risk group.4 Malaria is caused by a protozoan parasite, Plasmodium. Four species of Plasmodium can cause the disease in humans: P. vivax, P. ovale, P. malarinae and P.falciparum, which is by far the most deadly. The disease is vector-borne and is transmitted...
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...What are the main sources of Prime Ministerial power? The Prime Minister enjoys certain privileges and powers that the rest of the executive. The Prime Minister is the most important figure in the UK political system, there is debate to the extent of he or she’s power; the PM draws power from a number of sources. The extent to which these powers are harnessed and used is dependent upon a number of factor, but in reality the PM can gather an incredible amount of power from the traditions, conventions and laws which regulate the post of Prime Minister. The post is seen as providing “National Leadership” and is therefore the pre-eminent position in UK politics. The Prime Minister is first and foremost an MP. This affords them legitimate power to act as they see fit on behalf of the electorate. Moreover, they have also been democratically elected within their own party, therefore they have a mandate to rule. The principle job and source of power for the PM is to set up a government. Ratified by the Queen this gives the PM the power of patronage. They can hire and fire; this gives them control and power over the careers of party members and peers. As a result party member and ministers want to impress the PM and often agree with his or her policies. Much of the PM’s power comes from being able to “hire and fire”. Although this does come with constraints; firing members of the cabinet can cause tensions within the party. However, substantial reshuffles have secures a PM’s power...
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...Study Sources B and C: Compare these Sources as evidence for the attempted Arrest of the Five Members Both sources B and C share many differences as evidence for the attempted arrested of the Five Members, which comes down largely to the to the difference in tones between both the extracts. Source C takes a more radical tone, intent on attacking Charles actions during the attempted arrest through the use of emotive words such as “desperate”, and “ill-fated”. The provenance of Source C reduces its credibility somewhat, with Roger Hill known for being a more extremist Member of Parliament, and so therefore would be expected to attack the King in his report, and distort his account. This is in contrast to Source B, which written by a more moderate Member or Parliament (Sir Ralph Verney) takes a more formal and factual approach in the relaying of the event, with the reader being informed that the King came with “two or three hundred soldiers and gentlemen”, without emotive language, with the purpose of the source seemingly intended to inform the reader on what happened. This isn’t to say however, that Source C has no credibility at all; it gives the reader an insight on the shock and feelings of what Members of Parliament must’ve felt during the moment, and how far Charles went to try and arrest these members. On the other hand, Sources B and C have some similarities when being considered as evidence for the attempted arrest of the Five Members, as the intended audience of both...
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...ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSESSMENT 2013 GRADE 9 MATHEMATICS EXEMPLAR QUESTIONS This booklet consists of 32 pages, excluding the cover page. GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ANA EXEMPLARS 1. How to use the exemplars While the exemplars for a grade and a subject have been compiled into one comprehensive set, the learner does not have to respond to the whole set in one sitting. The teacher should select exemplar questions that are relevant to the planned lesson at any given time. Carefully selected individual exemplar test questions, or a manageable group of questions, can be used at different stages of the teaching and learning process as follows: 1.1 At the beginning of a lesson as a diagnostic test to identify learner strengths and weaknesses. The diagnosis must lead to prompt feedback to learners and the development of appropriate lessons that address the identified weaknesses and consolidate the strengths. The diagnostic test could be given as homework to save instructional time in class. 1.2 1.3 During the lesson as short formative tests to assess whether learners are developing the intended knowledge and skills as the lesson progresses and ensure that no learner is left behind. At the completion of a lesson or series of lessons as a summative test to assess if the learners have gained adequate understanding and can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the completed lesson(s). Feedback to learners must be given promptly while the teacher decides on whether there are...
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...ACCOUNTING SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT EXEMPLARS – CAPS GRADE 12 LEARNER GUIDE ACCOUNTING SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT EXEMPLARS – CAPS GRADE 12 LEARNER GUIDE CONTENTS Introduction.................................................................................................................... Task A 1 First Term Report: Companies This task is suitable for Grade 12 learners from 2014 (CAPS). Question paper.............................................................................................. Answer book.................................................................................................. Task B 2 5 First Term Test: Financial statements of a company This task includes shares of no par value and repurchase of shares. This task is suitable for Grade 12 learners from 2014 (CAPS). Question paper.............................................................................................. Answer book.................................................................................................. Task C 10 14 Second Term Project: Published financial statements of Famous Brands Ltd This task is suitable for Grade 12 learners from 2014 (CAPS). Combined question paper and answer book................................................. Source material............................................................................................. Task D 18 25 Third Term Case Study: Cash budget and debtors This task...
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...Economic Issues: An Introduction DE3A 34 Assessment Exemplar for Higher National Unit DE3A 34: Economic Issues: An Introduction 1st edition: July 2004 Price: £20.00 Publication code: CB2154 Published by the Scottish Qualifications Authority Hanover House, 24 Douglas Street, Glasgow, G2 7NQ, and Ironmills Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian, EH22 1LE The information in this publication may be reproduced to support SQA qualifications. If it is reproduced, SQA should be clearly acknowledged as the source. If it is to be used for any other purpose, then written permission must be obtained from the Support Materials Development Officer at SQA. It must not be reproduced for trade or commercial purposes. © Scottish Qualifications Authority 2004 DE3A 34: Economic Issues: An Introduction Contents 1 2 3 Introduction How to generate evidence Assessment exemplar Scottish Qualifications Authority Assessment Exemplars for Higher National Units DE3A 34: Economic Issues: An Introduction 1 Introduction This pack must be used in conjunction with a copy of the Unit specification which details the standard of performance expected of the candidate. A copy of the Unit specification can be obtained from SQA. This pack supplements the assessment guidelines and support notes of the Unit specification. It aims to provide an example of assessment that is valid, reliable and practicable. The assessment task(s) detailed in this pack correspond to the assessment guidelines outlined...
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