Question 1: With your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of disease, complete the table below, identifying some of the key health issues for Mrs Jones. Question 2...

Question 1:
With your knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and manifestations of disease, complete the table below, identifying some of the key health issues for Mrs Jones.
Question 2
Considering Mrs Jones desire to stay at home, what philosophies of care relate to nursing in a domiciliary environment?  Provide a brief explanation (ie one paragraph) describing each.  Be sure to reference correctly!
Question 3
You have arrived at Mrs Jones house following a referral and admission for medication administration support.  The RN visited yesterday, undertook the assessment and established the plan of care for you to continue with.  Considering Mrs Jones history, what would have contributed to her requiring this level of support.  The emphasis here is on the health – illness continuum and how people progress from being well and independent, to requiring support.
Question 4
You realise that in your care for Mrs Jones, you are not particularly familiar with the triple therapy for her rheumatoid arthritis.  You have identified a gap in your knowledge.  Why do you need to be familiar all aspects of care for people you are nursing?


Question 5
a.    Critical thinking, evidenced based practice and reflection are critical approaches for nurses to ensure that they have the knowledge and clinical skill required to care effectively for their clients.  Complete the table below, providing a definition of each (remember to reference
b.    List 3 pieces of literature (professional journals) or 3 professional bodies who are associated with domiciliary health care management, ensuring that nurses are able to keep abreast of changes that are occurring in this demanding and satisfying speciality area.
Question 6
During Mrs Jones care, she is exposed to a number of other professionals aiming to keep her independent.  As an EN you play a vital role in this mix.  How do you feel you can participate effectively as a member of the health care team supporting Mrs Jones?

Question 7
After working with Mrs Jones for a period of time, she has confided in you that she would greatly benefit from some additional help with the following areas of her life.  Research community and in hospital services if appropriate for Mrs Jones by completing the table below.  Assume that Mrs Jones lives in your local area.
Question 8
Fill in the blanks:
The legislation governing nurses in Australian is called the .  Mandatory reporting for nurses includes suspicion of  abuse and/or neglect and abuse and/or neglect.
Issues that require reporting need to be reported to you and followed up with      .