Deborah Reed, Pamela Kidd
University of Kentucky
Amputation - Narrative Simulation
Guide
Material
Needed: "Jim
in a Jam" problem booklet and answer sheets
| Time Frame: | 15 minutes for written completion |
| 15 minutes for discussion |
Use the narrative simulation "Jim in a Jam" with the students to develop a view of a real life incident in which amputation occurs. The simulation will allow students to develop an understanding of the factors leading to an incident in which injury occurs. Students may work individually or as small groups. After the activity is completed, allow for discussion of the information with student interaction about their findings.
Sample questions to use with the "Jim in a Jam" narrative:
- How
did Jim get injured? What are other causes of amputation?
-
Jim
was entangled in a PTO shaft.
Amputation can also be caused by entrapment, crushing, other machinery, and wound infection after injury.
- What
are some key safety rules that Jim and the other workers
should have followed to prevent his limb loss?
-
Always
turn off machinery before working on it.
Disable equipment so others cannot start it.
Never step over a rotating PTO shaft.
Always keep shields and guards in place.
- How
will Jim's limb loss affect his life?
-
His
position on the wrestling team will be lost.
He will face medical expenses, which may limit his funds for college and veterinary school.
He will have to undergo extensive therapy and learn how to perform daily tasks all over again.
He will have a difficult time adjusting emotionally.
Problem
Booklet
Flesch-Kincaide Grade Level 5.5
Flesch Reading Ease 77.2
Answer
Key
Flesch-Kincaide Grade Level 6.0
Flesch Reading Ease 72.7
Answer
Sheet, Questionnaire/Eval.
Flesch-Kincaide Grade Level 6.8
Flesch Reading Ease 69.1
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Reviewed for NASD: 03/2009