<p> Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p>Assessor Andrea Beeney Diploma Nursing and Midwifery Subject Study Skills Unit HC7/3/EA/047 Code CBF655 Credits 3 Producing a Written Task Title Task no. for unit 1/2 AC 1.1, 2.1 Assignment</p><p>Student A Student This work is my own signature AStudent</p><p>Evaluative This task has really helped me in how to plan for further assignments on the course. Comment</p><p>Diagrammatic Notes</p><p>Linear Notes</p><p>1 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5 Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p>2 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5 Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p>3 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5 Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p>4 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5 Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p>Essay Plan Introduction (100 words)</p><p> Evolution has caused us to be more likely to suffer from a stroke (direct reference TV)</p><p> 15 million people worldwide per year have a stoke (direct reference TV)</p><p> Around 110,000 people have a stroke every year in England. It is the third leading cause of death after heart disease and cancer (direct reference newspaper)</p><p> 2 types</p><p> Caused by the blood supply to the brain being cut off (direct reference newspaper)</p><p>Main Body (800 words)</p><p>Diagnosis (300 words) </p><p> FAST in first instance- Facial weakness, Arm weakness, Speech problems, Time to call 999 (reference textbook)</p><p> Brain scans (first 24 hours)- </p><p> o CT – 3d picture of brain, used to tell if ischaemic or haemorrhagic stroke occurred 5 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5 Task Assessment Record (Ungradedachievement)</p><p>There is no further grading in the assessment of this unit.</p><p> o MRI – detailed picture of body, used when damage/location is unknown</p><p> Heart/blood vessel test – </p><p> o Carotid ultrasound- shows narrowing/blockages in neck arteries</p><p> o Echocardiography- images of heart to check if any abnormalities (ultrasound probe across chest)</p><p> o Transoesophageal – ultrasound probe into gullet behind heart- clearer picture </p><p> Swallow test- swallowing effect early in stroke, 2 teaspoons of water without choking, then half glass. Send to therapist for detailed assessment if unable to.</p><p>Treatment- ischemic (300 words)</p><p> Thrombolysis – injections of alteplase, dissolves clots/restores flow. Brain scan to confirm type first as makes hem worse</p><p> Antiplatelets- regular aspirin, platelets less sticky, reduce clots.</p><p> Anticoagulants- changes chemicals of blood to stop clots</p><p> Antihypertensive- BP too high, beta/alpha blockers, calcium channel blockers</p><p> Statins- cholesterol too high, reduces in body by blocking enzyme liver produces.</p><p> Carotid endarterectomy- narrowing artery by fatty plaque- if severe, surgery offered.</p><p>Treatment- Haemorrhagic (200 words)</p><p> Surgery- remove blood from brain and repair vessels</p><p> Surgery for hydrocephalus- complication – cerebrospinal fluid builds up in brain, headaches, sickness and no balance. Artificial tube into brain to drain fluids.</p><p>Short term- Tube in tummy if can’t swallow, Nutritional supplements if malnourished, fluids if dehydrated and oxygen if low. (Internet influenced all above- reference to NHS website)</p><p>Conclusion (100 words)</p><p> Stoke is medical emergency (direct reference text book)- Doctors diagnose via multiple tests as shown above</p><p> Many treatments depending on type of stroke had</p><p>6 of 6 © AIM Awards 2013April 2014. Version 5</p>