Unit III Case Study
In this assignment, you will choose options from each
category to design your own case study. Once you have selected one option from
each category, you will use that profile to write a case study report. Do not
use the same chemical you researched in Unit II. Be creative in developing your
character by giving a name, occupation (if applicable), identity, and description
of the individual and the situation and circumstances of the case study. The
details of the effects of the chemical exposure should be supported by your
references.
Step 1: Identify a specific chemical from ONE of these
categories:
a. fungicide,
b. rodenticide,
c. herbicide, or
d. insecticide.
Step 2: Choose a profile of the individual affected:
a. adult or
b. child.
Step 3: Research at least two incidents of exposure of the
chemical.
Step 4: Develop a case study of exposure of your chemical to
the individual. Discuss the following in your case study:
1. Identify how the individual was exposed to the chemical.
2. Identify the exposure pathway of your chosen chemical.
3. What organ systems were affected by the chemical?
4. What acute and chronic effects of exposure to the
chemical were observed? Would the effects have been different if the individual
was younger or older?
5. How could exposure to the chemical be avoided?
The case study should include the following components:
1. Include all of the aspects in Step 4.
2. Utilize at least three credible references, one of which
may be the textbook, and one of which must come from the CSU Online Library.
3. Include a minimum of at least two pages, not including
title and reference pages.
4. All sources used, including the textbook, must be
referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations.
All references and citations used must be in APA style.
Information about accessing the grading rubric for this
assignment is provided below.
