Chamberlain University College of NursingNR 304 Fundamental

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
NR 304 Fundamental Skill
Prof. Christina Johnson
Assignment Due Date:
Memory Problem and Dementia
Introduction
Growing up as a kid at about 6years of age, I looked at
people with memory issues and dementia as a problem which is
diabolical or may be caused by a person’s wicked act or was
inflected on a person due to envy. I started having different
ideas about memory problems and dementia in my adolescent
age, to me, it was a degeneration in the brain. So, what is
dementia? “It is a progressive chronic disorder of mental
processes caused by damage to the brain, change in personality,
brain disease, and memory disorders” (Hubert, & VanMeter,
2018). An article on the American Academy of Neurology stated
the brochure about memory problems and dementia was
published November 13, 2013. The brochure provided other
organizations where people could get more information about
this disease and how well to screen and manage people with
memory loss and dementia, some of these organization are NIH
Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center, Eldercare
locator, and National Memory screening.
Summary of the article on Memory Problem and Dementia

The main topics discussed in this brochure, which we
will be discussing starting with, what are the causes of memory
problems? Some of the cause of memory loss has been linked to
stress, and anxiety or depression, head injury, stroke, to
mention a few. If a person makes visiting the doctor for regular
health checkups important, most of these issues mentioned
could be avoided.
Another topic discussed was, should a family member or friend
go with you to the doctor? From my point of view, I would say
yes because a close family or friend can explain better what
they have noticed and the changes the person with this problem
exhibits.
Another main topic discussed was, when should you be
concerned about memory problems? When love ones start
forgetting the names of people close to them, which is
disheartening or forgetti ng if they have eaten, forget familiar
locations, then that should be the best time to seek help from a
specialist.
Another main topic discussed was, how can your family or
friends help? Some of the ways family and friends can help is to
continuously show love and have as much patience in
redirecting the patient without hurting their feelings. Also, learn
about helpful ways to manage dementia and join support groups.
Some of the information could promote communication between
patients and healthcare providers. The patient should make a list
of what worries them about the disease and try to be as honest
as possible and not assuming the healthcare provider should
know everything just by looking at the patient, that would
promote communication between patient and healthcare
provider. Also, write or bring all medication-taking even,
herbals or vitamins (Coleman, 2015).
Evaluation of the Brochure
When I took a good look at this brochure, the step-by-step
breakdown explaining what leads to memory loss and dementia
was well done. Those are ways one could avoid or live with it
without it causing a strain in the family. The thing which could

have been done to improve on in this brochure was the picture
which was used showing the elder people. From my point of
view, memory problems or dementia still affect other ages of
life who have been involved in a brain injury, facing stress or
depression from a sudden breakup or loss of a job.
This topic got my interest because, when I think of memory
problems and dementia, I cannot help but think of my
grandparent then, and my parents and what will happen to my
generation, if proper research to stop the high rate of memory
problems and dementia is not available. Presently, I have a
family member who is facing a memory loss problem, and how
disheartening to see one’s love one forgets virtually almost
everything and everyone. The only thing we can do is assist
them with prescribed medication and show as much love as
possible.
Going through the information from this brochure, I found it
beneficial not only for incorporating it in patient education also
helps families who are facing this kind of issue and for more
knowledge on how to go through the day with ease when caring
for a loved one. It also provided other support organizations
where one can learn more to handle memory problems and
dementia.
This brochure was presented clearly from my point of view, it
explained the meaning of memory problems and dementia. It
broke down step by step what to do, how well to handle when
told a person has dementia, and how to get the best from
healthcare providers. It also provided more informational
websites and organizations.
The research made regarding this brochure made me understand,
healthcare-related research supports the information presented
in this brochure. For instance, “we are pleased to support the
efforts of The Joint Commission to help inform patients and
families experiencing the significant challenges of Alzheimer’s
disease and other dementias” ("The Joint Commission’s New
Speak Up™ Brochure Offers Advice about Memory Problems
and Dementia", 2020).

From my point of view, the population of individuals who
would benefit from this brochure is everyone, whether you
know or don’t know anyone with memory problem or dementia,
to be knowledgeable about this disease is the first way to
prevent and handle it.
This information would increase patient safety, and why I think
so is because, if a visits his or her doctor for a physical exam,
after testing or referred to a specialist, they will be able to
determine the type of memory problem and what triggers it.
Early detection can keep patients from harm to themselves or
others.
Conclusion
Memory problems and dementia should not rub us of the joy of
spending time remembering our love once or who we are,
watching families, friends, neighbors care for loved ones going
through the pains of memory problems and dementia is
heartbreaking. Seeking medical care early and making sure we
provide our healthcare provider with as much information as
possible about one’s health would help. Taking time to go
through the information on the brochure can go a long way in
preventing or managing the problems associated with memory
problems or dementia.
References
Coleman, J. (2015). Pathways to Effective Communicatio n for
Healthcare Providers and
Caregivers | Family Caregiver Alliance. Caregiver.org.
Retrieved 20 November
2020, from https://www.caregiver.org/pathways-effective-
communication-healthcare-providers-and-caregivers.
VanMeter, K., & Hubert, R. (2018). Gould's Pathophysiology

for the Health Professions
(6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
The Joint Commission’s New Speak Up™ Brochure Offers
Advice about Memory
Problems and Dementia. Aan.com. (2020). Retrieved 20
November 2020, from
https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/1221.
What you
should know
about adult
depression
The Joint Commission is the largest health care
accrediting body in the United States that
promotes quality and safety.
Helping health care organizations help patients
What you should know about adult
depression was developed in collaboration with
SpeakUP
TM
Everybody feels blue or sad sometimes. Depression is
more than just feeling sad. When you are depressed you
lose interest in activities, and you may feel overwhelmed,
agitated or isolated. You may feel like things will never get
better. If you have these feelings for two weeks or longer,
you may be depressed.
Depression is a common, but serious condition. The good

news is that you are not alone and you can get better and
feel like yourself again. This brochure gives you information
about depression, questions to ask a doctor or therapist,
and advice on how to speak up if you or a loved one
needs help.
What are the warning signs of
depression?
q Feeling sad, down, irritable, nervous, or out of sorts
q Loss of interest or pleasure in almost all activities
q Feeling worthless, guilty, hopeless, or helpless
q Eating more or less than usual
q Difficulty thinking or making decisions
q Little or no interest in sex
q Low energy, tiredness
q Feeling restless or agitated
q Sleeping more or less than usual
q Withdrawal from others
q Talking about or having thoughts of death or suicide
American Psychiatric Association
www.psychiatry.org
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
www.dbsalliance.org
Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
www.nami.org
National Association of Psychiatric Health Systems
www.naphs.org
National Association of Social Workers

www.socialworkers.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
www.nasmhpd.org
National Institute of Mental Health
www.nimh.nih.gov
Get help now if you are thinking about suicide!
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
at 800-273-TALK (8255) or go to
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
You can also call 911 or go to an emergency room.8/13
The goal of the Speak Up™ program is to help patients become
more informed and involved in their health care.
Who can be affected by depression?
Depression can affect anyone at any age. The following
may put you at risk:
q Family history of depression, bipolar disorder, or
substance abuse
q Having another mental health condition, such as:
• Previous episode of depression
• Post traumatic stress disorder
• Anxiety disorder
• Alcohol and other substance abuse

q Stressful life events, such as divorce, job loss or
the death or illness of someone close to you; even
positive events such as a baby, marriage, graduation,
or new job
q Trauma, such as childhood neglect or abuse,
experiencing or witnessing violence, or
surviving disasters
q Some prescription medicines
q Health issues, such as:
• Thyroid disease and other hormone disorders
• Cancer
• Diabetes, heart disease, kidney failure, multiple
sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, stroke
• Serious injury needing extensive rehabilitation
How can you get help? Where do
you start?
The important thing is to speak up and ask for help.
Talk to a friend, family member, doctor, or reach out
to someone in your faith community. A doctor can
help determine what is going on, why it is happening,
and how to help. See if there is an employee assistance
program, known as an EAP, at your job. You can also
call the local community mental health center, a therapist,
or a help line.
What are your treatment options?
Your options may include talk therapy or counseling, medicines,
support groups, and other help. The treatments often work
better when they are used together.

Can you get better without treatment?
Depression can be damaging when left untreated. It can lead to
relationship problems, unemployment, and even suicide. Do not
wait and hope that the symptoms will go away. Drugs or alcohol
may seem like a quick fix, but they can make
your depression
worse. Do not be ashamed or embarrassed to seek treatment.
You deserve treatment. Treatment works.
What should you know about therapy?
Talk therapy is an effective way to treat your depression.
Therapy can help you learn about your depression
and find
ways to manage it. You should feel safe and comfortable
discussing your thoughts and feelings with your therapist.
If you feel therapy is not working, it is OK to ask for a referral
to someone else. You should also ask:
q How will therapy help you?
q What kind of therapy do they recommend?
q Have they treated someone with symptoms like yours?
q How long should treatment last?
q How do they develop a treatment plan? The plan should
be based on your needs, strengths, preferences, and goals.
q Is treatment confidential?
q What is their availability after hours? On weekends?
In case of emergency?
What should you know about medicines?
You may be prescribed medicine for your depression. Work

with your doctor to find one that works well for
you. Make sure
you provide a list of your current medicines and supplements.
q You should know:
• There are different medicines that are used
to treat depression.
• You may have to try more than one.
• It may take a while to get the right dose.
q You should ask:
• Why is the medicine right for you?
• What are the side effects?
• What if you miss a dose?
• What if you are pregnant or thinking
of getting pregnant?
• What should you do if the medicine makes
you feel worse?
Can a family member or friend help you?
Depression can make it hard to reach out to people for help.
However, isolating yourself can make your depression worse.
It may be good to have a family member or friend, also called
an advocate, be a partner in your care. Your advocate can:
q Help you make and get to appointments
q Write down instructions and ask questions
q Motivate you and help you focus on your
strengths and
goals for treatment

q Recognize changes in your condition
q Ask for help if you are not getting what you need
What can you do to feel better?
Feeling better takes time. There are many things you can
do to help your treatment be successful. Your doctor or
therapist can give you advice on where to start. You should:
q Follow your treatment plan. Talk to your doctor or
therapist if you need to change something.
• DO NOT abruptly stop treatment or medicines if
things are not working. Be patient. It may take time
to see improvements.
• DO NOT abruptly stop treatment or medicines
if you are feeling better. This could cause the
depression to return.
q Stick to your daily routine. Go to work. Go to school.
Get out of the house. See other people.
q Exercise and eat a healthy diet
q Get enough sleep
q Reduce stress and practice relaxation techniques
q Spend time outdoors
q Join a support group
q Be good to yourself. Depression is not your fault.
Where can you find more information?
Information and referrals, 800-950-NAMI (6264)
or NAMI HelpLine, www.nami.org
Locate a treatment program, http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov

Mental Health First Aid, www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
Mood disorder information and referrals, 800-826-
3632,
www.DBSAlliance.org/FindSupport
Help in paying for medicines, www.pparx.org
www.jointcommission.org
www.jointcommission.org
www.pparx.org
www.nami.org
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov
www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org
www.pparx.org
NR224 Fundamentals: Skills
RUA: Safety Goals Guidelines
NR224 RUA Safety Goals Guidelines V5.doc Revised: JAN21 1
Purpose
This assignment increases the students' awareness of the
National Patient Safety Goals developed by The Joint
Commission. Specifically, this assignment will introduce the
Speak Up Initiatives, an award-winning patient safety
program designed to help patients promote their own safety by

proactively taking charge of their healthcare.
Course outcomes: This assignment enables the student to meet
the following course outcomes:
CO #2: Apply the concepts of health promotion and illness
prevention in the laboratory setting. (PO #2)
CO #8: Explain the rationale for selected nursing interventions
based upon current nursing literature. (PO #8)
Due date: Your faculty member will inform you when this
assignment is due. The Late Assignment Policy applies to
this assignment.
Total points possible: 50 points
Preparing the assignment
1. Follow these guidelines when completing this assignment.
Speak with your faculty member if you have questions.
a. Select a Speak Up brochure from The Joint Commission
website.
b. Write a short paper reviewing the brochure. Use the Grading
Criteria (below) to structure your critique.
c. Include current nursing or healthcare journal article to
support your critique.
2. Include the following sections
a. Introduction of brochure (3 points/6%)
i. Includes brochure title
ii. Identifies date published
iii. Describes individuals or groups
iv. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list, and
submitted with assignment

b. Summary of article (5 points/ 10%) -brochure citation
required
i. Explain the main topics discussed
c. Communication (5 points/10 %) -brochure citation required
i. Review information that promotes communication between
patients and healthcare providers
d. Personal Reflection (2 points /4%)
i. Why did this topic interest you?
e. Evaluation of brochure (14 points/28% total (2 points each)
(Brochure & nursing article must be cited)
i. Was the information provided in the brochure beneficial?
Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
ii. What was done well, and what could have been improved in
the brochure?
iii. Was the information presented clearly?
iv. Did current nursing or healthcare related research article
support the information presented in the
brochure?
v. What population or individuals does this article apply to (i.e.,
who will benefit the most from this
brochure)?
vi. Who else can use this information?
vii. Will this information increase patient safety?
f. Evidence Review & Application (5 points/10% total)
i. Evidence was integrated from a recent (5 years) scholarly

nursing journal article to support your answers.
g. Conclusion (5 points/10%)
i. Restates main ideas
ii. Includes supporting information from body of paper
https://www.jointcommission.org/topics/speak_up_campaigns.as
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NR224 RUA Safety Goals Guidelines V5.doc Revised: JAN21 2
iii. Summarizes the benefits of following the brochure's advice
to a person at risk
h. APA style and structure (2 points/4%)
i. Adheres to current APA edition formatting guidelines for title
page, margins, in-text citations, and
references
ii. Section headers are required
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication
c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
iii. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages,
excluding title page, reference page, and copy of brochure
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to the assignment
grade

i. Clarity of writing (9 points/18%)
i. Proper use of Standard English
ii. Shows original thought
iii. No spelling or grammar errors
iv. Information presented in a logical progression
For writing assistance (APA, formatting, or grammar) visit the
Citing Library Sources page in the online library.
Please note that your instructor may provide you with additional
assessments in any form to determine that you
fully understand the concepts learned in the review module.
https://library.chamberlain.edu/citinglibrarysources
NR224 RUA Safety Goals Guidelines V5.doc Revised: Jan 2021
3
Grading Rubric: Criteria are met when the student’s application
of knowledge demonstrates achievement of the outcomes for
this assignment.
Assignment Section and
Required Criteria
(Points possible/% of total points available)
Highest Level of
Performance
High Level of

Performance
Satisfactory
Level of
Performance
Unsatisfactory
Level of
Performance
Section
not
present
Introduction of Brochure
(3 points/6%)
3 Points
2 points 1 point 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Includes brochure title
2. Identifies date published
3. Describes individuals or groups
4. Brochure properly cited, included on reference list,
and submitted with assignment
Includes no less than 4 required
criteria.

Includes no less
than 3 required
criterion.
Includes no less
than 2 required
criterion.
Section not
present or
includes less
than 1
criterion
Summary of Brochure
(5 points/10%)
5 points
0 points
Required Criteria
1. Review the main topics
Includes no less than 1 required criteria. Section not present
Patient Communication
(5 points/10%)
5 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Includes information to promote communication

between patients and healthcare providers
Includes no less than 1 required criteria.
Section not present.
Personal Reflection
(2 points/ 4%)
2 points 0 Points
Required Criteria
1. Why did this topic interest you? Includes no less than 1
criteria. Section not present
Evaluation of Brochure
14 points total—2 points each
(14 points/28 %)
2 points
0 points

4
Required Criteria
1. Was the information provided in the brochure
beneficial? Could you incorporate it in your patient
education?
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Section not present
Required Criteria
1. What was done well, and what could have been
improved in the brochure?
Required Criteria
1. Was the information presented clearly?
Required Criteria
1. Did current nursing or healthcare related research
support the information presented in the brochure?
Required Criteria
1. What population or individuals does this brochure apply
to (i.e., who will benefit the most from this brochure)?

Required Criteria
1. Who else can use this information?
Required Criteria
1. Will this information increase patient safety?
Evidence Review & Application
(5 points /10%)
5 points 0 points
Required Criteria
1. Evidence from a recent (5 years) scholarly nursing journal
article was integrated within the Evaluation of Brochure
section to support your answers.
Includes no less than 1 criteria. Does not include criteria
Conclusion
(5 points/10%)
5 points 4 points 2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Restates main ideas
2. Includes supporting information from body of
paper
3. Summarizes the benefits of following the
brochure's advice to a person at risk

Includes no less than 3 required criteria. Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Present, yet
includes no
required criteria.
Section not
present.
5
APA Style and Organization
(2 points/4%)
2 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Adheres to current APA edition formatting
guidelines for title page, margins, and in-text
citations, and references
2. Section headers used
a. Summary of Brochure
b. Patient Communication

c. Personal Reflection
d. Evaluation of Brochure
e. Evidence Review and Application
f. Conclusion
3. Paper is no longer than three (3) pages, excluding
title page, reference page, and copy of brochure.
a. Extra pages will not be read or contribute to
the assignment grade
Includes all required criteria Does not include all required
criteria
Clarity of Writing
(9 points/18%)
9 points 8 points 7 points 6 points 0 points
Required criteria
1. Proper use of Standard English
2. Shows original thought
3. No spelling or grammar errors
4. Information presented in a logical progression
Includes no less
than 4
requirements for
section.
Includes no less
than 3
requirements for
section,

Includes no less
than 2
requirements for
section.
Includes 1
requirement for
section.
No
requirements
for this
section
presented.
Total Points Possible = 50 points
PurposePreparing the assignmentGrading Rubric: Criteria are
met when the student’s application of knowledge demonstrates
achievement of the outcomes for this assignment.

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