NRS-460 Topic 2 Assignment: Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Intensive Care Unit
Assessment Description
Use the “Case Study: Timothy Smith – ICU” template to complete the assignment.
This case study has indirect care experience requirements. The “NRS-460 – Case Studies: Indirect Care Experience Hours” form, found in the Topic 1 Resources, will be used to document the indirect care experience hours completed in the case study. As progress is made on the case study, update this form indicating the date(s) each section is completed. This form will be submitted in Topic 5.
You are required to cite a minimum of three sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the past 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.
While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite technical support articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.
Benchmark Information
This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competencies and professional standards:
RN-BSN
6.2: Perform effectively in different team roles, using principles and values of team dynamics.
American Association of Colleges of Nursing Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Education
This assignment aligns to AACN Core Competencies 3.2, 6.1, and 6.2.
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Benchmark – Case Study: Timothy Smith – Intensive Care Unit – Rubric
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Rubric Criteria
Total160 points
Criterion
- Unsatisfactory
- Insufficient
- Approaching
- Acceptable
- Target
Power of Attorney
0 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is not present.
6 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is incomplete or incorrect.
6.32 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is present but lacks detail.
7.12 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is detailed.
8 points
Discussion of how to determine who would make decisions on the patient’s behalf if he does not have Power of Attorney, as well how to utilize the chaplain to assist in locating family, is thorough.
BUY ANSWER: NRS-460 Topic 2 DQ 1.
Quality vs. Quantity of Life
0 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is not present.
18 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is incomplete or incorrect.
18.96 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is present but lacks detail.
21.36 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is detailed.
24 points
Discussion of the resources available to have difficult discussions with the patient’s family on quality versus quantity of life, including the patient’s quality of life should he receive hematoma evacuation surgery, is thorough.
Ethical Considerations
0 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is not present.
12 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is present but lacks detail.
14.24 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is detailed.
16 points
Discussion of the ethical considerations of palliative care, possible outcomes, and limitations with the patient’s condition is thorough.
Psychosocial and Spiritual Considerations
0 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is not present.
6 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is incomplete or incorrect.
6.32 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is present but lacks detail.
7.12 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is detailed.
8 points
Discussion of ways in which the nurse can address the patient’s psychosocial and spiritual needs is thorough.
Economic Issues
0 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is not present.
12 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is incomplete or incorrect.
12.64 points
Discussion of the economic issues the individual and family may encounter, including ability to work, housing needs, supplemental income, temporary disability, insurance, and medical expenses, is present but
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