Assessment 1 and Rubric

Assessment Task 1 Case Study
Description:
Please refer to the NRSG257 assessment and

additional resources tiles in LEO for more
comprehensive information on this assessment task.
Due date:
Monday 12th September at 2400 hours.
Weighting:
40%
Length and/or format:
1600-word academic essay
Purpose:
This assessment task will allow students to

demonstrate their critical thinking and reasoning, as
well as their research skills. Students will also
demonstrate how evidence based information can be
implemented into contemporary Australian Nursing
practice.
Learning outcomes assessed:
1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, & 9
How to submit:
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submission mode for this assessment item.
Return of assignment:
Grades and feedback will be made available through

the method indicated by the lecturer in charge,
according to ACU policy three (3) weeks after
submission.
Assessment criteria:
The rubric for this assessment is outlined in full below.

The essay is aimed at critically evaluating the research
explored related to a chosen case study presented.
This essay requires use and evaluation of evidencebased sources when caring for children, adolescents
and their families in relation to current Australian
nursing practice.
Assessment 1 and Rubric
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Choose one (1) of the case studies below and address the two (2) associated questions. Your
Assessment will be written in academic essay format with an introduction, body and conclusion.
Using evidence specific to your chosen case study, address the following two (2) questions:
1. Describe the pathophysiology of the presenting complaint in the scenario (300-500 words)
and link this to question 2.
2. Evaluation of the nurses role to deliver developmentally appropriate nursing care in relation
to care of the child and family in the chosen case study including:
I.
growth and developmental theories,
II.
family centred care and,
III.
the effects of hospitalisation of the child and family (1100-1300 words).
Case Study 1
Mark is an 8-year-old boy who has presented to the emergency department in the local hospital
with right iliac fossa pain. On further assessment by the emergency registrar, appendicitis is
suspected. He is made nil by mouth, commenced on IV therapy and admitted to the paediatric
unit for a surgical review for possible theatre that evening.
The surgical team agree that the signs and symptoms are associated with a possible
appendicitis and take Mark to theatre for an appendectomy.
The handover on return to ward is that the surgical team found a gangrenous perforated
appendix with peritonitis. Mark has returned to the ward with a nasogastric tube insitu on free
drainage, morphine PCA, IV therapy and triple IV antibiotics.
Due to the severity of the infection and the potential complications, Mark will need to remain in
hospital for 10 days of IV antibiotics and pain management.
Mark is the oldest of five children and his parents own and run an Indian restaurant in the city.
Case Study 2
Jayda is a four-month old girl admitted to the paediatric unit via emergency with vomiting,
decreased feeds no bowel actions and intermittent spasmodic abdominal pains. During the
spasmodic pain episodes, Jayda would draw her legs up and have a high pitched cry.
After a diagnostic ultrasound, intussusception was the cause of the presenting symptoms and
Jayda was admitted to the ward. Her treatment plan included observation, electrolyte monitoring
and IV therapy and antibiotics until a contrast enema could be implemented to correct the
intussusception.
The approximate length of stay for Jayda will be 2 days, during which time, Jaydas mother is
informed that the rotavirus vaccine that Jayda had at 4 months has increased the incidence of
this condition amongst infants. Jaydas mother is now having serious doubts regarding future
vaccines for Jayda.
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Case Study 3
Steven is a 15-year-old indigenous boy who lives in a remote town in rural Australia. Steven was
diagnosed with asthma at the age of two. His asthma has been well managed over the years
predominantly with relievers and preventers with the occasional need for steroidal antiinflammatory medication.
Steven has presented to the local hospital complaining of shortness of breath and relays to the
triage nurse that he has a past history of asthma.
A health history taken by the triage nurse on arrival reveals that Steven has had a two-year
history of smoking cigarettes and is not always compliant with his asthma medication or
management plan.
Steven lives with his mother and his 6 brothers and sisters.
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Criterion referenced rubric for ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CASE STUDY ESSAY

Marking Criteria & Allocated marks
Sequencing
GA9
0 (No attempt made)
GA9
Growth and development Content

LO2 GA6
15%
Family-centred care Content

LO1 GA6
15%
CR (65-74%)
DI (75-84%)
HD (85-100%)
1.5-2.4 marks
2.5-3.2 marks
3.3-3.7 marks
3.8-4.2 marks
4.3-5 marks
There is no evidence of an
introduction, conclusion or
appropriate sequencing in
academic writing.
A clear introduction
and/or a logically
sequenced body and/or a
conclusion that
summarises all key
findings are not provided..
The content in the essay

mostly matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
Most paragraphs are
organised in a logical
manner, and the essay ends
with a rational conclusion.

matches the outline
presented in the
introductory paragraph.
Most paragraphs are
organised in a logical manner
so that content flows from
one paragraph to the next,
and the essay ends with a
rational conclusion.

matches the outline presented
in the introductory paragraph.
Paragraphs are organised in a
logical manner so that content
flows from one paragraph to
the next, and the essay ends
with a rational conclusion.

matches the outline presented
in the introductory paragraph.
Paragraphs are organised, and
there is a logical progression of
ideas so that content flows
from one paragraph to the
next. The conclusion
successfully summarises the
key ideas discussed throughout
the essay.
0 marks
1.5-2.4 marks
2.5-3.2 marks
3.3-3.7 marks
3.8-4.2 marks
4.3-5 marks
There is no evidence of
sentence/paragraph
structure
There are substantial

errors with grammar,
spelling and punctuation.
The errors detract
significantly, and the
meaning of some or all
content is no discernible.
There are some errors with

grammar, spelling and
punctuation. However, the
meaning of content is
discernible.
There are minimal errors

with grammar, spelling and
punctuation, and the
meaning of content is readily
discernible.
There are no errors with

punctuation, and the meaning
of content is easily discernible.
There are no errors with

punctuation, and the meaning
of content is easily discernible.
The essay reads without
interruption.
0 marks
0.25-7.25 marks
7.5-9.5 marks
9.75-11 marks
11.25-12.5 marks
12.75-15 marks
No pathophysiology of
presenting complaint
discussed
Understanding of the
pathophysiology of the
presenting complaint in
the scenario is not
demonstrated. More of a
fact sheet than scientific
principles.
Has demonstrated
satisfactory understanding
and descriptors of the
presenting complaint in the
chosen scenario.
Has demonstrated clear

scientific principles and
scenario.
Has demonstrated a high level

descriptor of the scientific
principles and pathophysiology
of the presenting complaint in
the scenario.
Has demonstrated an
advanced, clear and concise
cellular level descriptor of the
scientific principles and
scenario.
0 marks
0.25-7.25 marks
7.5-9.5 marks
9.75-11 marks
11.25-12.5 marks
12.75-15 marks
Growth and development

not discussed
relevant growth and
development principles
related to the scenario is
not demonstrated.
A satisfactory understanding
of the relevant growth and
demonstrated.
A clear descriptor of the

relevant growth and
critically discussed and
demonstrated.
A high level descriptor and

applicability of the relevant
growth and development
principles related to the
scenario is critically discussed
and demonstrated.
A high level clear and concise

descriptor and applicability of
the relevant growth and
development principles related
to the scenario is critically
discussed and demonstrated.
0 marks
0.25-7.25 marks
7.5-9.5 marks
9.75-11 marks
11.25-12.5 marks
12.75-15 marks
No evidence of familycentred care discussed
relevance of familycentred care in a
paediatric setting is not
demonstrated.
of the principles of familycentred care and its
importance in a paediatric
setting is demonstrated.
A clear and defined

understanding of the
principles of family-centred
care and its importance in a
paediatric setting is
demonstrated.
A clear, defined and critical

descriptor of the principles of
family-centred care and its
importance and applicability in
a paediatric setting is
demonstrated.
An advanced, clear, defined

and critical descriptor of the
principles of family-centred
care and its importance and
applicability in a paediatric
5%
Pathophysiology Content
LO 3 GA 8
15%
PA (50-64%)
0 marks
5%
Sentence and Paragraph structure/

Intelligibility
NN < 49%
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Hospitalised child and family Content

LO1 LO7 GA6
Critical thinking, analysis and synthesis of

evidence
0 marks
0.25-7.25 marks
7.5-9.5 marks
9.75-11 marks
11.25-12.5 marks
12.75-15 marks
No reference made to
hospitalised child and
family
effects of hospitalisation
on the child and family
unit is not demonstrated.
of the effects of
hospitalisation on the child
and family unit is
demonstrated.
A clear and defined

understanding of the effects
of hospitalisation on the
child and family unit is
demonstrated.
A clear, defined and critical

descriptor of the effects of
hospitalisation on the child and
family unit and applicability in
a paediatric setting is
demonstrated.
An advanced, clear, defined

and critical descriptor of the
effects of hospitalisation on
the child and family unit and
applicability in a paediatric
0 marks
0.25-9.75 marks
10-12.8 marks
13-14.8 marks
15-16.8 marks
17-20 marks
No evidence of critical
thinking, analysis or
synthesis
The essay summarises the

research and does not
evaluate the information.
The discussion presented
is heavily biased and no
clear argument presented
or arguments made are
not supported by any
evidence.
The essay summarises the

research with some
evaluation of the
information noted. The
discussion presented is
somewhat biased. Some
arguments presented but
few are supported by any
evidence.
The essay demonstrates a

sound critical thinking and
evaluation of some of the
research. The discussion is
somewhat biased. Clear
arguments are presented
and supported by
appropriate evidence.
The essay demonstrates

breadth of reading and
important critical thinking and
evaluation of the research.
Important discussion points are
evident. Arguments are
supported by evidence based
articles and sources.
The essay demonstrates

breadth of reading and
important critical thinking and
evaluation of the research.
Arguments are supported by
higher order evidence based
articles and sources.
0 marks
0.25-4.75 marks
There are problems with
the sources of
information, with relation
to year of publication,
credibility and/or
relevance. There are many
inaccuracies with the APA
referencing style.
5-6.4 marks
6.5-7.4 marks
7.5-8.4 marks
8.5-10 marks
Contemporary, credible and

relevant references are used
in an adequate number of
instances. Adequate APA
referencing style is
demonstrated.
Contemporary and/or
reliable and/or relevant
references are used in an
acceptable number of
instances. APA referencing
style is accurate in most
instances.

relevant references are used in
most instances. APA
referencing style is almost
always accurate.

relevant references are used
throughout the essay. APA
referencing style is accurate in
all instances.
LO1 LO2 LO3 GA 8 GA9

20%
Sources and referencing

GA8
10%
There is no evidence of
APA referencing style.
/100
TOTAL
40% of TOTAL GRADE
Comments: -
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Assessment Task 1 Case Study

Please refer to the NRSG257 assessment and

Monday 12th September at 2400 hours.

Length and/or format:

1600-word academic essay

This assessment task will allow students to

Learning outcomes assessed:

Submit the essay through the Turn-it-in LEO

Please note: Email is not an appropriate electronic

Grades and feedback will be made available through

The rubric for this assessment is outlined in full below.