School of Nursing and Midwifery

401207 Health Variations 1 - Perioperative

Autumn 2021
 Unit Details

Unit Code: 401207

Unit Name: Health Variations 1 - Perioperative
Credit Points: 10
Unit Level: 2
Assumed Knowledge: Primary health care, foundational knowledge of human biological sciences including human
body systems, immunity, wound healing, infection control, basic concepts in pharmacology
and pathophysiology and the relationship to nursing practice.

Note: Students with any problems, concerns or doubts should discuss those with the Unit Coordinator as early as they can.

Unit Coordinator
Name: Bronwyn Smith
Phone: (02) 96859803
Location: Parramatta South [Link].45
Email: 401207@[Link]
Consultation Arrangement:
Contact Protocol: Your tutor is the point of first contact for students who have queries relating to the unit.
If your tutor is not available please email the Unit Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator on the group unit email
at 401270@[Link].
Email communication with academic staff must be via Western Sydney University student email accounts only.
Emails sent from any non-Western Sydney University address will not receive a response.

Deputy Unit Coordinator

Name: [Link] Mutsonziwa
Phone: (02) 9685 9719
Location: Parramatta South [Link].47
Email: 401207@[Link]

Edition: Autumn 2021

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Contents
1 About Health Variations 1 - Perioperative 2
1.1 An Introduction to this Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.2 What is Expected of You . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2 Assessment Information 4
2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Approach to Learning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Assessment Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Assessment Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.1 2 x Online Quiz 20% total (10% each each quiz) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.4.2 Professional Task: A Case History with Guided Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4.3 End-of-session Exam - Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.5 General Submission Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3 Teaching and Learning Activities 16

4 Learning Resources 19
4.1 Recommended Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Note: The relevant Learning Guide Companion supplements this document

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1 About Health Variations 1 - Perioperative

1.1 An Introduction to this Unit

This unit provides the theoretical background knowledge for Professional Practice 3. It introduces the student
to the fundamental principles of perioperative nursing care in supporting clients undergoing surgical interventions
incorporating the related pathophysiology and pharmacology. In particular, nursing care of surgical interventions
relating to the gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal and reproductive systems, and injury prevention and controls will be
the focus of case history reviews. The National Health Priority Areas of Injury Prevention and Control, Arthritis and
Musculoskeletal conditions and Cancer Control will be addressed.

1.2 What is Expected of You

Study Load

A student is expected to study an hour per credit point a week. For example a 10 credit point Unit would require 10
hours of study per week. This time includes the time spent within classes during lectures, tutorials or practicals.

Attendance

It is strongly recommended that students attend all scheduled learning activities to support their learning.

Online Learning Requirements

Unit materials will be made available on the Unit’s vUWS (E-Learning) site ([Link]
You are expected to consult vUWS at least twice a week, as all Unit announcements will be made via vUWS. Teaching
and learning materials will be regularly updated and posted online by the teaching team.

Special Requirements

Essential Equipment:
Access to an internet enabled device is essential in order to be able to: access course materials; to participate in
discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the lecturer during the session. See [Link]
[Link]/currentstudents/current_students/services_and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for
further information.
Legislative Pre-Requisites:
Not Applicable

Policies Related to Teaching and Learning

The University has a number of policies that relate to teaching and learning. Important policies affecting students
include:

– Assessment Policy
– Bullying Prevention Policy and
– Guidelines
– Enrolment Policy
– Examinations Policy
– Review of Grade Policy
– Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy
– Special Consideration Policy
– Student Misconduct Rule

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 – Teaching and Learning - Fundamental Code
– Student Code of Conduct

Academic Integrity and Student Misconduct Rule

In submitting assessments, it is essential that you are familiar with the policies listed above and that you understand
the principles of academic integrity. You are expected to act honestly and ethically in the production of all academic
work and assessment tasks, submit work that is your own and acknowledge any contribution to your work made by
others.

Important information about academic integrity, including advice to students is available at [Link]
[Link]/studysmart/home/academic_integrity_and_plagiarism. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with
these principles and apply them to all work submitted to the University as your own.

When you submit an assignment or product, you will declare that no part has been: copied from any other stu-
dent’s work or from any other source except where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment; submitted by
you in another (previous or current) assessment, except where appropriately referenced, and with prior permission
from the Unit Coordinator; written/produced for you by any other person except where collaboration has been au-
thorised by the Unit Coordinator.

The Student Misconduct Rule applies to all students of Western Sydney University and makes it an offence for
any student to engage in academic, research or general misconduct as defined in the Rule.

The University considers plagiarism, cheating and collusion as instances of academic misconduct. The University
also considers submitting falsified documentation in support of applications for special consideration, including sitting
of deferred examinations, as instances of general misconduct. You should be aware that changes were made to the
Student Misconduct Rule commencing 1 January 2020 that provide for minimum sanctions that apply to certain
conduct, including the provision of falsified documentation to the University.

You are strongly advised to read the Student Misconduct Rule and the Inappropriate Behaviour Guidelines at the
commencement of each session to familiarise yourself with this process and the expectations of the University in
relation to work submitted for assessment.

1.3 Changes to Unit as a Result of Past Student Feedback

The University values student feedback in order to improve the quality of its educational programs. The feedback
provided helps us improve teaching methods and Units of study. The survey results inform Unit content and design,
learning guides, teaching methods, assessment processes and teaching materials.

You are welcome to provide feedback that is related to the teaching of this Unit. At the end of the semester you will
be given the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Unit (SFU) questionnaire to assess the Unit. You may
also have the opportunity to complete a Student Feedback on Teaching (SFT) questionnaire to provide feedback for
individual teaching staff.

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2 Assessment Information

2.1 Unit Learning Outcomes

This unit will contribute to completion of course level outcomes, Western Sydney University graduate attributes
and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registered Nurse Standards for Practice. Course level learning
outcomes can be accessed on your Unit vUWS Home Page.

The Health Variation 1 unit is part of the Bachelor of Nursing Degree. The unit provides the foundation for developing
comprehensive, coherent and connected knowledge in the nursing discipline and introduces and develops interaction
skills which will be required by graduates in their work environments.

Learning outcomes for the unit are outlined below.

Outcome
1 Apply the principles of perioperative nursing to the role of the nurse in the perioperative period
2 Explain safe and effective use of pharmacological agents across the lifespan in the perioperative period
3 Discuss non-pharmacological comfort measures that may be used during the perioperative period
4 Discuss the pathophysiology of gastrointestinal conditions across the lifespan
5 Discuss breast and bowel conditions across the lifespan
6 Discuss the pathophysiology of arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions and cancer across the lifespan
7 Discuss injury prevention and control as they relate to pathophysiology across the lifespan
8 Use information literacy skills to access and evaluate relevant evidence-based literature on the provision of
effective nursing management of people across the lifespan in the perioperative period

2.2 Approach to Learning

1. Blended Learning : It is an expectation of this unit that you will fully engage with the online learning
and teaching resources that have been designed to be dynamic and interactive before attending each
class either online or face to face. Blended learning activities have been embedded throughout the unit content
to enhance the student learning experiences through the use of tutorials, clinical practice units, audio visual material,
small group work, and online quiz material. Access to a computer and the internet is essential in order to be able
to: access course materials; to participate in discussion groups; and to access additional resources provided by the
lecturer during the session. See [Link]
and_facilities/uwsonline_student_support for further information.

2. Tutorial/Workshop/Seminar: Tutorials have been developed as the forum for engaged discussion, clar-
ification and expansion of your learning. A tutorial/workshop/seminar is a small group activity that enables you
to have lecture content explained by the tutor if required. You will then be able to apply, explore and debate the
content through interactive learning activities with other students.

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2.3 Assessment Summary

The assessment items in this Unit are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the Unit
learning outcomes. Completion and submission of all assessment items which have been designated as mandatory or
compulsory is essential to receive a passing grade.

To pass this Unit you must:

Undergraduate non-clinical units:

· Achieve at least 50% when all assessment marks are totalled

AND

· Complete and submit all assessment tasks at the required time and required academic standard

Undergraduate Units with no Compulsory Attendance Requirements:

· Attendance at all classes (either face to face or online) is expected throughout the semester

Item Weight Due Date ULOs Assessed Threshold

2 x Online Quiz 20% total 20% Online Quiz 1 opens Week 3 Monday 1-3, 5-7 No
(10% each each quiz) 15th March 0900 & closes Week 4
Monday 22nd March 0900. Online Quiz
2 opens Week 12 Monday 17th May
0900 & closes Week 13 Monday 24th
May 0900
Professional Task: A Case 40% Week 7 Monday 12th April 2021 at 2-5 No
History with Guided 23:59
Questions
End-of-session Exam - 40% WSU Formal Examination Period 1-8 No
Online

Feedback on Assessment

Feedback is an important part of the learning process that can improve your progress towards achieving the learning
outcomes. Feedback is any written or spoken response made in relation to academic work such as an assessment
task, a performance or product. It can be given to you by a teacher, an external assessor or student peer, and may
be given individually or to a group of students. As a Western Sydney University student, it is your responsibility to
seek out and act on feedback that is provided to you as a resource to further your learning.

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2.4 Assessment Details

2.4.1 2 x Online Quiz 20% total (10% each each quiz)

Weight: 20%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Online Quiz 1 opens Week 3 Monday 15th March 0900 & closes Week 4 Monday 22nd
March 0900. Online Quiz 2 opens Week 12 Monday 17th May 0900 & closes Week 13
Monday 24th May 0900
Submission: Refer to Section 2.5 of the Learning Guide-General Submission Requirements
Format: Two Online Quizzes: 20 multiple choice questions for each quiz
Length: 20 minutes each quiz
Curriculum Mode:

Aim of Assessment

The aim of this assessment is to assess student’s knowledge and understanding acquired by engaging with the unit’s
weekly content.

Details

Students are required to access two (2) online quizzes on vUWS to consolidate, enhance and evaluate learning in
this unit. Questions in these quizzes will be drawn from the content covered in modules and on-line readings. The
quizzes have an open time limit over the weekly period of access to encourage students to work through material if
unfamiliar. Feedback on answers is provided to encourage formative learning.

Quiz 1 (week 3) will focus on content from modules 1 and 2

Quiz 2 (week 12) will focus on content from modules 10 and 11

Each quiz will be open for a seven (7) day period

- Students can attempt each quiz once at any time during the 7-day availability period.

- You are strongly encouraged to attempt the assessment early in the assessment period to avoid or resolve any
unforeseen difficulties.

- Quizzes are to be accessed via the unit vUWS site under Assessment Zone.

- Each quiz will consist of 20 randomly selected multiple-choice questions. There is only one correct answer for each
question.

Assessment Instructions

1. You have 20 minutes to complete your online quiz assessment, unless otherwise specified.

2. You must complete the assessment in one complete sitting.

3. Once you begin the quiz the quiz timer is activated as soon as you start

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4. After 20 minutes the quiz will automatically close and only the questions attempted up to that time will be
recorded.

Academic Integrity

By opening and commencing the online quiz assessment students acknowledge and agree to the following:

- Copying another person’s answers or improperly obtaining answers to questions in the assessment is not permitted
(please see Student Misconduct Rule).

- Communicating during the assessment with other people is not permitted (please see Student Misconduct Rule).

- Making a copy/photograph of any part of the assessment (including questions and/or answers) is not permitted
(please see Student Misconduct Rule).

- By taking this assessment the student agrees to the conditions outlined for the assessment and are bound by
University Policies governing academic integrity.

Technical difficulties during the assessment/quiz

- If you experience technical problems whilst attempting the on-line quiz, please contact the IT Service Desk on (02)
98525111 or email itservicedesk@[Link] .

- IMPORTANT - You will need to lodge an IT ticket for any technical difficulties during your assessment. This will
constitute evidence that you had genuine technical difficulties

- Other evidence such as NBN network issues, or notification of an internet outage, can also be documented as
part of your communication to the Unit Coordinator. Documentation can include screenshots of your technical error
message, along with the IT ticket that has been lodged.

- Students must then contact the Unit Coordinator on the Unit email address: 401207@[Link] with
evidence of technical difficulties during the assessment period.

- The Unit Coordinator will assess your evidence of technical difficulties and provide you with further instructions.

- No technical difficulties will be considered after the quiz has closed.

For all other problems, please follow Western Sydney University procedures to apply for Special Consideration.

- If Special Consideration is accepted, a supplementary quiz assessment will be offered in a week to be notified by
the Unit Coordinator.

- All quiz assessments must be attempted. If a student does not attempted one of the quizzes, the student will
attract an FNS grade.

Resources:

Resources
i. There are a number of textbooks and resources available through the Western Sydney University Library that may
assist you. Please refer to the unit’s vUWS site for specific unit resources.
ii. Assessments listed as individual assessments must be completed independently. Students are advised to refer back
to their notes, textbooks or appropriate academic, peer-reviewed resources utilised during unit delivery

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2.4.2 Professional Task: A Case History with Guided Questions

Weight: 40%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: Week 7 Monday 12th April 2021 at 23:59
Submission: Refer to Section 2.5 of the Learning Guide-General Submission Requirements
Format: Professional Task: A Case History with Guided Questions.
Length: 1,200 words
Curriculum Mode:

Aim of assessment

The aim of this assessment is for students to discuss the pathogenesis of breast cancer and lymphoedema and explain
the pharmacological effect of morphine during the perioperative period.

Word count/duration

There is a word limit of 1,200 words. Use your computer to total the number of words used in your assignment.
However, do not include the reference list at the end of your assignment in the word count. In-text citations will be
included in the additional 10% word count. If you exceed the word limit by more than 10% the marker will stop
marking at 1,200 words plus 10%.

Case Study with three (3) Guided Questions.

Mrs Catherine Prakash is a 34-year-old woman who presented to her General Practitioner (GP) for her yearly medical
review. During her breast check the doctor found a palpable lump in her right breast. Catherine told her doctor
that she noticed the lump about 6 months ago but was not worried as she was still breast feeding her 12-month-old
baby and having “lumpy”breasts was normal for her. The GP ordered an urgent breast ultrasound. The ultrasound
results show a small solid mass in her right breast. Catherine was referred to a breast surgeon for continued care.
After further investigations by Dr. Middleton (breast surgeon) Catherine was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal breast
carcinoma stage IIA. Catherine was scheduled for a Right Breast Partial Mastectomy and removal of several axillary
lymph nodes the following week.

Catherine’s past history includes:

Medical: diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 28 years old. Catherine weighs 91kg.

Social: Catherine is married and has two children aged four years old and 12 months old. Catherine is a civil engineer
working part-time with her local council.

Catherine was admitted to her local private hospital one day prior to her surgery so that the Clinical Nurse Consultatnt
(CNC) who specialises in breast care can have a private consultation with her to discuss the surgery, postoperative
expectations and ongoing care including the follow-up radiotherapy that will commenced in six weeks’ time.

Catherine’s surgery went well. Post operatively on return to the ward Catherine’s vital signs are:

- BP 144/85mmHg, HR 89bpm, HR 16bpm, SpO2 96% on RA (room air)

- BGL (Blood Glucose Level) 5.2mmol/L

- Current pain score 3/10

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Catherine has insitu:

- a Haemovac drain with 10mL of bright red blood

- an intact dressing on her chest incision

Catherine has been ordered:

- I.V. Sodium Chloride 0,9% 1000mls 8 hourly

-Paracetamol 1 gram P.O. 6 hourly

-Morphine 2.5mg I.V. 6 hourly PRN

-Metoclopramide 10mg I.V. 8 hourly PRN

Guided Questions:

Question 1. 30 marks (suggested word limit 500 words)

Explain the pathogenesis of invasive ductal breast carcinoma.

Question 2. 15 marks (suggested word limit 200 words)

Explain how the administration of Morphine alters the conscious perception of pain.

Question 3. 30 marks (suggested word limit 500 words)

Explain the pathogenesis of Lymphoedema that may occur for women who have undergone axillary lymph node
removal during breast cancer surgery.

Refer to Marking Criteria for further guidance on answering the questions

Important note

- Each question should be answered separately and NOT as an essay.

- Answers are to be written in a formal academic tone, without the use of colloquial or slang words.

- Answers are to be written in the third person (he/she/it or they/them/their). Do not use I/my/our/your.

- Answers are to be written clearly and concisely using correct spelling and grammar and written in complete sentences
and paragraphs

- Bullet points are NOT acceptable.

- All answers must include in-text references and a reference list must be included at the end of the assessment.

- The reference list is not included in the word limit.

Submission

Refer to Section 2.5 of the Learning Guide- General Submission Requirements

Submit your assessment through Turnitin

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Format

All assignments are to be typed Typing must be according to the following format:

- 3 cm left and right margins, double spaced.

- Font: Arial or Times New Roman

- Font size: 12pt

Submission Requirements

1. Electronic copy only. Students are to submit an electronic copy of the assessment. Students are not required to
submit the original hard copy of their assessment on campus

2. Submit your assessment electronically through the Turnitin link on the unit vUWS site.

3. Students are to upload the assessment with the following title; Surname_Firstname_assessment title

4. Your assessment must be submitted in .doc, docx format.

5. This assessment is marked online; no paper copy will be accepted. Marks, comments and the marking criteria
will be released online. If you do not receive your marked assessment when all others have been returned, it is your
responsibility to contact the Unit Coordinator for assistance.

Resources:

Resources
i. There are a number of textbooks and resources available through the Western Sydney University Library that may
assist you. Please refer to the unit’s vUWS site for specific unit resources.
ii. Assessments listed as individual assessments must be completed independently. Students are advised to refer back
to their notes, textbooks or appropriate academic, peer-reviewed resources utilised during unit delivery

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Marking Criteria:

Criteria High Distinction Distinction Credit Pass Fail

Criteria 1 Explains Provides an accurate, Provides an accurate Provides an accurate Provides a basic Provides a superficial
the pathogenesis of clear and and clear explaination explaination of the explaination of the explaination of the
invasive ductal breast comprehensive of the pathogenesis of pathogenesis of pathogenesis of pathogenesis of
cancer. explaination of the invasive ductal breast invasive ductal breast invasive ductal breast invasive ductal breast
pathogenesis of cancer cancer cancer cancer
invasive ductal breast
cancer
/30 25.5-30 22.5-25 19.5-22 15-19 <14.5
Criteria 2 Explains Accurately, clearly Provides and accurate Provides an accurate Provides an basic Provides an
how Morphine alters and comprehensively and clear expalination explaination of explaination of superficial
the conscious explains how of explains how explains how explains how explaination of
perception of pain. Morphine alters the Morphine alters the Morphine alters the Morphine alters the explains how
conscious perception conscious perception conscious perception conscious perception Morphine alters the
of pain. of pain. of pain. of pain. conscious perception
of pain.
/ 25 21.5-25 19-21 16.5-18.5 12.5-16 <12,0
Criteria 3 Expalins Accurately, clearly Provides an accurate Provides an accurate Provides an basic Provides an
the pathogenesis of and comprehensively and clear explaination explaination of the explaination of the superficial
Lymphoedema that expalins the of the pathogenesis of pathogenesis of pathogenesis of explaination of the
may occur after pathogenesis of Lymphoedema that Lymphoedema that Lymphoedema that pathogenesis of
axillary node removal Lymphoedema that may occur after may occur after may occur after Lymphoedema that
during breast cancer may occur after axillary node removal axillary node removal axillary node removal may occur after
surgery. axillary node removal during breast cancer during breast cancer during breast cancer axillary node removal
during breast cancer surgery. surgery. surgery. during breast cancer
surgery. surgery.
/ 30 25.5-30 22.5-25 19.5-22 15-19 <14.5
Criteria 4- Language Sentences are clearly Sentences are clearly Sentences are Sentences are mostly Sentences are not
use Sentences are constructed and constructed. generally clearly well constructed. well constructed.
clearly constructed expression and Expression and constructed. Expression and Expression and
and expression and meaning are clear. meaning are generally Expression and meaning are basically meaning are generally
meaning are clear. There are no spelling, clear. There are meaning are generally clear. Half of the confusing. More than
There are no spelling, grammatical or minor errors in a few clear. More than half sentences are free of half the sentences
grammatical or punctuation errors. sentences in relation of the sentences are errors in relation to have errors in
punctuation errors. The APA referencing to spelling, grammar free of errors in spelling, grammar grammar, spelling
Referencing and in style is used correctly and punctuation. The spelling, grammar and punctuation. The and punctuation. The
text citations. The for both the in-text APA referencing style and punctuation. The APA referencing style APA referencing style
APA referencing style citations and the is generally used APA referencing style is utilised but there is incorrct with major
is used correctly for reference list. At correctly with minor is mostly used are significant errors errors in both the
both in -text citations least five academic errors for both in- correctly with errors in both the in-text in-text citations and
and the reference list. references including a text citations and the both in the in-text citations and in the reference list. Non
At least five academic journal article are reference list. At citations and in the reference list. Only academic references
references including a utilised. References least three academic reference list. At one academic have been utilised.
journal article are were current and references including a least two academic reference is utilised. References are not
utilised. References within the last five journal article are reference including a Some references were current or within the
must be current and (5) years. utilised. References journal article is current and within last five (5) years.
within the last five were current and utilised. References the last five (5) years.
(5) years. within the last five were current and
(5) years. within the last five
(5) years.
/ 15 13-15 11.5-12.5 10-11 7.5-9.5 <7.0

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2.4.3 End-of-session Exam - Online

Weight: 40%
Type of Collaboration: Individual
Due: WSU Formal Examination Period
Submission:
Format: Final Exam-Online
Length: 1 hour
Curriculum Mode:

Aim of assessment

The aim of this examination is to assess student’s understanding of the topics and applications of the unit.
Details

1. This Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) examination is completed online

2. This assessment will consist of 50 multiple choice questions.

3. You have 60 minutes (1 hour) to complete your online exam, unless otherwise specified.

4. You must complete the exam in one complete sitting.

5. The exam includes all the material covered in all modules of the unit.

6. Assessments listed as individual assessments must be completed independently - Students are advised to refer
back to their notes, textbooks or appropriate academic, peer-reviewed resources utilised during unit delivery

Examination Instructions:

1. To commence your online examination on time, log in to your vUWS site 15 minutes prior to your exam start time
to set up and be ready to download when your exam starts.

2. Ensure your internet bandwidth is not being used by anyone in your home or workspace to stream content such
as You Tube or Netflix, as this could affect the performance of your exam.

7. Before logging in to vUWS check your browser is compatible at the following link: [Link]
Learn/Student/Getting_Started/Browser_Support (note Internet Explorer is NOT supported)

8. Log into vUWS from the WSU homepage

9. Locate and click on the unit for which you have an exam

10. Locate your exam in the ’Assessment Zone’ titled ’Final Exam’ or ’Final Examination’

11. Read the Examination instructions BEFORE attempting your exam

12. When your exam is to commence, hit the refresh button at the time of your scheduled exam. The page will

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refresh, and the exam will show up on your screen.
More information can be found on the WSU Online Examinations in vUWS guidelines: [Link]
[Link]/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1698786/Online_Exam_via_vUWS_Guide_V2.pdf
Technical difficulties during your exam

DO NOT contact your unit coordinator for support DURING the exam.

For technical issues or questions, please contact IT Service Desk on (02) 98525111 or email itservicedesk@[Link]
.

IMPORTANT - You will need to lodge an IT ticket for any technical difficulties during your exam. This will constitute
evidence that you had genuine technical difficulties and you will need to apply for a deferred exam with this supporting
evidence. Other evidence such as NBN network issues or if you have been notified of internet outage, this will also
need to be documented as part of your deferred exam application. Documentation can include screenshots of your
technical error message, along with the IT ticket that has been lodged.
For exam general issues or questions, please email the Examinations team via examinations@[Link]

Academic Integrity / Misconduct - FAQ

By opening and commencing this exam students acknowledge and agree to the following:

- Copying another person’s answers or improperly obtaining answers to questions in an examination is not permitted
(please see Student Misconduct Rule)

- Communicating in an examination with other people is not permitted (please see Student Misconduct Rule).

- Making a copy of any part of the examination is not permitted (please see Student Misconduct Rule).
By taking this exam you have agreed to the conditions of this exam and to be bound by University Policies governing
academic integrity.
Should misconduct or irregular practices be suspected, the incident may be dealt with under the provisions of the
Student Misconduct Rule

1. What happens if I do not follow examination instructions or guidelines?

Measures have been put in place to ensure academic integrity is maintained during online exams.
2. What happens if someone tries to cheat during an exam?

Incidents of cheating will be reported, investigated and dealt with under the Student Misconduct Rule .

Further information in relation to Student Misconduct can be found on the Student Misconduct Webpage.

Deferred Exams

If you are unable to attend a final exam due to a serious illness, misadventure or other exceptional circumstances
beyond your control you can apply for a deferred exam. A Deferred Exam Application must be lodged online no
later than 5.00pm on the second working day after your scheduled exam. Deferred exam applications are completed
using the Special Consideration/Deferred Exam electronic e-form. Please ensure you have all the relevant supporting
documentation prior to submitting your form.

Resources:

Assessments listed as individual assessments must be completed independently. Students are advised to refer back
to their notes, textbooks or appropriate academic, peer-reviewed resources utilised during unit delivery.

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2.5 General Submission Requirements

Submission

– All assignments must be submitted by the specified due date and time.
– Complete your assignment and follow the individual assessment item instructions on how to submit. You must
keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.

Turnitin

– The Turnitin plagiarism prevention system may be used within this Unit. Turnitin is accessed via logging into
vUWS for the Unit. If Turnitin is being used with this Unit, this means that your assignments have to be
submitted through the Turnitin system. Turnitin from iParadigms is a web-based text-matching software that
identifies and reports on similarities between documents. It is also widely utilised as a tool to improve academic
writing skills. Turnitin compares electronically submitted papers against the following:
– Current and archived web: Turnitin currently contains over 24 billion web pages including archived pages
– Student papers: including Western Sydney University student submissions since 2007
– Scholarly literature: Turnitin has partnered with leading content publishers, including library databases,
text-book publishers, digital reference collections and subscription-based publications (e.g. Gale, Pro-
quest, Emerald and Sage)

– Turnitin is used by over 30 universities in Australia and is increasingly seen as an industry standard. It is
an important tool to assist students with their academic writing by promoting awareness of [Link]
submitting your assignment to Turnitin you will be certifying that:
– I hold a copy of this assignment if the original is lost or damaged
– No part of this assignment has been copied from any other student’s work or from any other source except
where due acknowledgement is made in the assignment
– No part of the assignment has been written for me by any other person/s
– I have complied with the specified word length for this assignment
– I am aware that this work may be reproduced and submitted to plagiarism detection software programs for
the purpose of detecting possible plagiarism (which may retain a copy on its database for future plagiarism
checking).

Self-Plagiarising

– You are to ensure that no part of any submitted assignment for this Unit or product has been submitted by
yourself in another (previous or current) assessment from any Unit, except where appropriately referenced, and
with prior permission from the Lecturer/Tutor/Unit Coordinator of this Unit.

Late Submission

– If you submit a late assessment, without receiving approval for an extension of time, (see next item), you will
be penalised by 10% per day for up to 10 days. In other words, marks equal to 10% of the assignment’s weight
will be deducted from the mark awarded.
– For example, if the highest mark possible is 50, 5 marks will be deducted from your awarded mark for each late
day.
– Saturday and Sunday are counted as one calendar day each.
– Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.
– This is consistent with Western Sydney University’s Assessment Policy

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Extension of Due Date for Submission

Extensions are only granted in exceptional circumstances. To apply for an extension of time, locate an application
form via the Western Sydney University homepage or copy the following link:
[Link]

Application forms must be submitted to the Unit Coordinator/Convenor. Requests for extension should be made as
early as possible and submitted within policy deadlines. Appropriate, supporting documentation must be submitted
with the application. An application for an extension does not automatically mean that an extension will be granted.
Assessments will not be accepted after the marked assessment task has been returned to students.

Resubmission

Resubmission of assessment items will not normally be granted if requested.

Application for Special Consideration

It is strongly recommended that you attend all scheduled learning activities to support your learning. If you have
suffered misadventure, illness, or you have experienced exceptional circumstances that have prevented your attendance
at class or your completion and submission of assessment tasks, you may need to apply for Special Consideration via the
Western Sydney University website. [Link]
and_facilities/special_consideration2 or the Student Centre/Sydney City Campus Reception. Special Consideration
is not automatically granted. It is your responsibility to ensure that any missed content has been covered. Your
lecturer will give you more information on how this must be done.

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 3 Teaching and Learning Activities

Weeks Activity Par/Cam Activity Liv/Haw Session Assessments Due

Week 1 Module 1 -The Role of the Nurse in the Module 1 -The Role of the Nurse in the
01-03-2021 Perioperative period and The Perioperative period and The
pathophysiological process of pathophysiological process of
Inflammatory Bowel Inflammatory Bowel
Disease-Diverticulitis. (On campus Disease-Diverticulitis. (On campus
class) class)

Week 2 Module 2 - The experience of Pain and Module 2 - The experience of Pain and Student consultation session with Unit
08-03-2021 Pain Management. (online) Pain Management. (online) Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
- see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Week 3 Module 3 - Maintaining Fluid Balance Module 3 - Maintaining Fluid Balance - 2 x Online Quiz 20% total (10% each
15-03-2021 and Fluid Replacement and Fluid Replacement each quiz)
Therapy. (online) Therapy. (online)
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Week 4 Module 4 - An introduction to the Module 4 - An introduction to the Student consultation session with Unit
22-03-2021 pathogenesis of cancer-Bowel pathogenesis of cancer-Bowel Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
Cancer. (On campus class) Cancer. (On campus class) - see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Week 5 Module 5 - Reproductive system cancer- Module 5 - Reproductive system cancer-

29-03-2021 Breast Cancer. (online) Breast Cancer. (online)

Week 6 Module 6 - Reproductive system Module 6 - Reproductive system Student consultation session with Unit
05-04-2021 cancer-Prostate Cancer. (online) cancer-Prostate Cancer. (online) Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
- see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Week 7 Module 7 - Musculoskeletal system- Module 7 - Musculoskeletal system- - Professional Task: A Case History with
12-04-2021 Rheumatoid Arthritis. (online) Rheumatoid Arthritis. (online) Guided Questions

Week 8 Module 8 - The pathophysiological Module 8 - The pathophysiological Student consultation session with Unit
19-04-2021 process of Inflammatory Bowel process of Inflammatory Bowel Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
Disease-Ulcerative Colitis. (online) Disease-Ulcerative Colitis (online) - see vUWS site for Zoom link.
 Weeks Activity Par/Cam Activity Liv/Haw Session Assessments Due

Week 9 STUVAC STUVAC

26-04-2021
Week 10 Student consultation session with Unit
03-05-2021 Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
- see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Module 11 - The pathophysiological Module 9 - Muscoloskeletal system -

process of Inflammatory Bowel Disease - Fractures (On campus class)
Crohn’s Disease. (online)

Week 11 Module 10 - Musculoskeletal Module 10 - Musculoskeletal

10-05-2021 system-Osteoarthritis and the system-Osteoarthritis and the
pathophysiological process of pathophysiological process of
Gastrointestional conditions-Gastro Gastrointestional conditions-Gastro
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Oesophageal Reflux Disease. (online) Oesophageal Reflux Disease. (online)

Week 12 Module 9 - Musculoskeletal Module 11-The pathophysiological Student consultation session with Unit - 2 x Online Quiz 20% total (10% each
17-05-2021 system-Fractures (On campus class) process of Inflammatory Bowel Disease Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator each quiz)
-Crohn’s Disease. (online) - see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Week 13 Module 12- The pathophysiological Module 12- The pathophysiological

24-05-2021 process of Gastrointestional conditions- process of Gastrointestional conditions-
Constipation and Postoperative Constipation and Postoperative
Recovery Nursing Care. (online) Recovery Nursing Care. (online)

Week 14 Debrief/Consolidation week (online) Debrief/Consolidation week (online) Student consultation session with Unit
31-05-2021 Coordinator or Deputy Unit Coordinator
- see vUWS site for Zoom link.

Week 15 STUVAC STUVAC

07-06-2021
 Weeks Activity Par/Cam Activity Liv/Haw Session Assessments Due
Week 16 Formal Western Sydney University Formal Western Sydney University - End-of-session Exam - Online
14-06-2021 examination period examination period

Week 17 Formal Western Sydney University Formal Western Sydney University - End-of-session Exam - Online
21-06-2021 examination period examination period

The above timetable should be used as a guide only, as it is subject to change. Students will be advised of any changes as they become known on the Unit’s vUWS site.
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4 Learning Resources

4.1 Recommended Readings

Essential Reading

For a list of readings, please refer to the unit vUWS site under Readings and Resources

Additional Reading

Bullock, S. & Manias, M. (2017). Fundamentals of pharmacology (8th ed). Pearson Australia.

Craft, J., Gordon, C., Heuther,S., McCance, K., Brashers, V. & Rote, N. (2019). Understanding Pathophysiology.
Australian & New Zealand (3rd ed). Elsevier Australia.

Hill, R.,Hill, H., & Glew, P. (2017). Fundamentals of nursing and midwifery: A person-centred approach to care.
Australian & New Zealand (3rd ed). Wolters Kluwer Australia.

LeMone, P., Burke, K., Levett-Jones,T., Dwyer,T., Moxham, L., Reid-Searl, K., Berry, K., Carville, K., Hales, M.,
Knox, N., Luxford,Y. & Raymond, D. (2017). Medical-surgical nursing: critical thinking for person centred care.
Australian (3rd ed). Pearson Australia.

Online Resource

The following link provides access to the documents listed below:

ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses, the NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses and Registered Nurse Standards for
Practice: [Link]

International Council of Nurses. (2012). The ICN Code of Ethics for Nurses. Retrieved from [Link]
sites/default/files/inline-files/2012_ICN_Codeofethicsfornurses_%[Link]

Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. (2018). Code of conduct for nurses. Retrieved from [Link]
[Link]/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/[Link]

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