Physiological-
Decisional conflict: False
Defensive coping: True
Disturbed sleep pattern: False
Ineffective health maintenance: True
Risk for post-traumatic stress syndrome: True
Risk for spiritual distress: False
Safety-
Isolation precautions: False
Risk for Injury at home: True
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Tim Jones
Scenario 1
You begin your shift assessment w/ Mr. Jones
Scenario 2
Mr. Jones is scheduled for a full body CT scan. Mr. Jones stated to the nurse that he "was scared to leave the room." Further questioning and clarification revealed Mr. Jones does not want to be alone and is afraid of being hurt
Scenario 3
Later in the evening Mr. Jones falls on his way to the bathroom
Scenario 4
Mr. Jones is resting quietly in the bed, R 22, slightly labored, color pink. Eyes closed. Upon assessment, Mr. Jones was noted to have bilateral wheezing, R 24, some use of accessory muscles w/ respiration's, dullness to percussion in the left lower lobe, an an unproductive cough. Based on assessment, nebulizer tx administered per MD orders.
Scenario 5
Mr. Jones is now more alert and states he does not see the point in living anymore and wishes he would just die quietly. He asks to speak to a clergy member. He does not want to return to the nursing home, and does not wish to burden or live with his children. He insists that he is not hungry and refuses assistance with his meal. He requests no visitors at this time, but later asks for his family to be called to discuss a plan of care.
answer
Scenario 1
Wash hands
Reassure pt that he is in a safe environment
Interviewing pt regarding need for hospitalization
Complete physical assessment
Notify charge nurse and social services
Scenario 2
Use therapeutic communication
Seek clarification from Mr. Jones on why he does not want to leave the room.
reassure Mr. Jones that he will be safe during his hospital stay
Administer prescribed anxiolytics medication prior to transfer to CT area
Offer UAP to accompany Mr. Jones during the CT process.
Scenario 3
Assess Mr. Jones for injuries
Assist Mr. Jones back to bed
Provide personal hygiene
Remind Mr. Jones to seek assistance before getting out of bed
Obtain a sitter to stay w/ pt.
Scenario 4
Notify HCP for change in respiratory assessment
Administer nebulizer to per HCP order
Reassess respiratory status
Encourage Mr. Jones to cough and take deep breaths hourly
Document findings from repeat assessment
Scenario 5
Talk w/ Mr. Jones about his wishes for end of life.
Call Mr. Jones' children per his request.
Ask Mr. Jones if he would like for a chaplain or minister to be called.
Discuss options w/ Mr. Jones regarding end of life care.
Notify the social worker of need for a new nursing home placement option.
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John Wiggins
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
John Wiggins
Scenario 1
You respond to Mr. Wiggins call light. He is complaining that his headache is worsening. You tell the pt that you must do a assessment before you can give him any medication. his Glasgow coma scale is 15. his VS are BP 168/80, T 98.9, P 98, R 24. Complete the neurological assessment.
Scenario 2
Your neurological assessment concludes the following: A/O x4 appears normal, left pupil is slightly larger than his right and is +3 to react to light, there is no evidence of any drainage, cranial checks are WNL, and extremity strength is slightly diminished. Glasgow coma scale is 13.
Scenario 3
After sharing findings w/ the provider, he orders the following: 1. Contact radiology for a stat CT scan of the head. 2. Start a saline lock. #. Neurological checks q30 minutes. 4. Hold coding, administer Tylenol 1g 5. NPO
Scenario 4
You accompany transport of Mr. Wiggins from radiology back to his room. You check his VS and they are: BP 185/75, P 58, R 28 and irregular, T 99.1, PaO2 98. His GCS is now 10. neuro check: A/O x2, left pupil is larger than his right and is +5 to react to light, their is no evidence of any drainage, cranial checks are all normal and pt is less cooperative for extremity strength assessment. Upon finishing the assessment, Mr. Wiggins experiences a generalized tonic/clinic seizure.
Scenario 5
The HCP has heard from the radiologist that there is a sub Duran hematoma on the left side of the brain. Pt needs emergency neuro surgery in order to stop the b led and relieve the pressure on the brain. His GCS is now 7. Prepare the pt for emergency neuro surgery.
answer
Scenario 1
Check for cognition A/O x4
Check pupils - equal and reactive
Check nose and ears for drainage
Check cranial nerves - smile, tongue, shoulder shrug
Assess extremity strength
Scenario 2
Explain to Mr. Wiggins why the pain medicine must be held.
Inform pt that you will discuss findings and pain medication w/ HCP.
Ask pt to remain in bed, and not get out of bed w/o assistance.
Put side rails up and call light in pts hand
Notify Physican and document
Scenario 3
Contact radiology for a stat CT scan of the head.
Inform the pt of the plan of care/stat CT, and administer Tylenol 1g.
Start a saline lock.
Inform pt why you are doing neurological checks q30 minutes and perform another baseline neurological check
Inform the pt why he will no be receiving lunch
Notify charge RN of deterioration of pt
Scenario 4
Remain w/ pt and turn him on his left side.
Call for help and initiate Rapid Response Team.
Note time when seizure began and duration.
Ensure IV access.
Reassess VS and neurological stats postictal.
Scenario 5
Assist anesthesia w/ their initial assessment and airway mgmt.
Administer Valium 5mg IVP
Initiate a 2nd 18g IV catheter and begin mannitol infusion.
Contact family and be present w/ HCP as he explains need for surgery to the family
Continue frequent VS and remain w/ pt, escort him to surgery
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Joyce Workman
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
question
Joyce Workman
answer
Physiological-
Enhanced readiness for learning: True
Ineffective health maintenance: True
Safety-
Deficient fluid volume: False
Imbalance nutrition: True
Risk for injury: True
Social isolation: False
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Joyce Workman
Scenario 1
Mrs. Workman presented to the diabetes clinic and provided a 24-hr food recall. She was then sent to the lab for ordered lab tests. She is to notify the nurse upon return to the clinic from the lab. Pt has requested more information on her diabetes and states she does not understand why she "should be concerned" w/ blood glucose control in both the short and long term.
Scenario 2
The nurse is providing information on nutrition to assist Mrs. Workman in managing her DM II.
Scenario 3
Mrs. Workman presented to the Diabetes clinic for further evaluation of her diabetes, and lifestyle changes. She is planning on attending several of the classes that are being offered. Pt is requesting information on appropriate exercise programs. She has attendee the diabetic meal prep classes, but still struggles with her dx of diabetes.
Scenario 4
Day 3 of hospitalization at 12:30, Mrs. Workman calls the RN and complains of cool clammy skin, anxious, weak, hungry but nauseous, and slightly confused. April 10, 1245, Blood glucose level is 40 mg/dL HCP has ordered 1.) hypoglycemia protocols for BG level < 60 mb/dL 2.) regular insulin SQ 20 unit for BG level > 160 mg/dL 3.) monitor BG levels q 4 hours and PRN 4.) IVF D5 0.45% NS at 125 mL/hr 5.) 1800 calorie ADA dietary and teach pt about diet changes
Scenario 5
3 months later, Mrs. Workman has returned to the Diabetes clinic having lost 20 lbs and is requesting to stop taking the metformin (glucophage). HbA1C is 7.5%. She is also complaining of new onset diarrhea.
answer
Scenario 1
Ask Mrs. Workman to explain what she knows about diabetes.
Explain in layman terms what diabetes is and how it can adversely affect the body if left untreated.
Discuss lifestyle choices that can lead to type II DM.
Discuss lifestyle choices that can be beneficial in the mgmt of type II DM
Document teaching and understanding of teaching using teach back process.
Scenario 2
Assess Mrs. Workman's knowledge of nutrition and preferred foods.
Ask Mrs. Workman for a. 24-hr diet recall
Educate Mrs. Workman on healthier options based on the 24-hr diet recall
Provide Mrs. Workman w/ a Mediterranean style diet plan
Ask Mrs. Workman to demonstrate understanding using the teach back method.
Scenario 3
Assess the pt's preferred exercise regimen
Ensure the pt does not have a pre-existing conditions that would limit exercise routines
Provide an exercise routine that has been developed in conjunction w/ Mrs. Workman
Review w/ Mrs. Workman safety measures related to. Blood glucose levels when exercising.
Use teach back method and document education provided
Scenario 4
Assess pt blood glucose level
Provide a 20 gram carbohydrate liquid for consumption
Provide another 20 ram carbohydrate liquid for consumption in 15 minutes for unresolved symptoms
Reassess the blood glucose level in 15 minutes
Provide additional teaching to the pt regarding prevention strategies for hypoglycemia
Scenario 5
Assess Mrs. Workman's understanding of her medication, diet, and exercise regimen
Explain to Mrs. Workman about carbohydrate foods causing GI upset
Explore new ways of cooking for diabetes mgmt
Provide information to Mrs. Workman on support groups for diabetes
Document education provided
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Marcella Como
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Marcella Como
Scenario 1
Ms. Como is first day after sexual assault. Upon entering the room, she is quiet and shows little emotion.
Scenario 2
Later in morning care, Ms. Como requests o take a shower stating she feels 'dirty'.
Scenario 3
In the afternoon, Ms. Como is stating that she does not want to see her husband or any visitors.
Scenario 4
Marcella Como is now more talkative and shares with you that she is going to cooperate and wants to press charges against the assailant.
Scenario 5
Marcella is very worried about STD's and posssible pregnancy
answer
Scenario 1
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Full assessment
Provide emotional support
Documentation
Scenario 2
Use therapeutic communication/ active listening
Educate pt
Provide supplies and needed instructions
Offer to assist
Scenario 3
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Ask open-ended questions
Seek clarification
Summarize discussion
Scenario 4
Restate or paraphrase pt statements
Acknowledge pt's decision
Review plan of action
Notify social services
Document process
Scenario 5
Review labs
Educate pt-STD's and pregnancy
Provide emotional support
Discuss support groups
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Preston Wright
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
question
Preston Wright
answer
Physiological -
Acute Pain: True
Altered Body Image: True
Constipation: False
Impaired Communication: False
Impaired Physical Mobility: True
Impaired Tissue Integrity: True
Ineffective Airway Clearance: False
Ineffective Breathing Pattern: False
Risk for Imbalanced Nutrition: True
Safety-
Isolation Precaution: False
Risk for Infection: True
Risk for Injury related to Falls: True
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Preston Wright
Scenario 1
Mr. Wright reports pain 6/10, and is requesting medication prior to dressing change
Scenario 2
Mr. Wright insists that he watches TV from the Hight Fowler's position. The nurse repositioned the pt to the left side to decrease pressure on the sacrum and rt heel. Sacrum pressure injury demonstrates underlying bone exposure wound measures 4cm x 6cm x 3cm depth w/ tunneling noted on the rt side. The rt heel demonstrates a blister 2cm x 1cm w/ clear fluid noted.
Scenario 3
The HCP is requesting an update on sacral wound healing.
Scenario 4
It is now times for Mr. Wright's sacral dressing change as the dressing seal is compromised and drainage is visible on the outer layer. see the plan of care: 1.) Sterile NS wet-to-dry dressing changes daily 2.) Apply triple abx ointment to edges of wound each dressing change 3.) Notify MD of worsening changes to wound based on measurements and appearance 4.) Medicate w/ Demerol 100mg w/ Phenegran 25mg IM prior to dressing changes 5.) change diet to HH 6.) DC DocuCare sodium if pt complains of diarrhea 7.) Change IV fluids to 75ml/hr 8.) Encourage PO fluids 9.) Nutrition consult
Scenario 5
10 days later, Mr. Wright's wounds are healing, and you have orders to prepare for d/c w/ home healthcare. Mr. Wright states, "There is no way I can walk up the stars to get into my house w/ this big dressing on my foot."
answer
Scenario 1
Assess current pain level
Assess documented pain level and intervention by previous nurses
Review medication orders for pain
Prepare and administer appropriate pain medication
Reassess pain level
Scenario 2
Assess Mr. Wright's willingness to learn.
Eliminate as many distractions as possible.
Explain rationales for pressure relief to injured areas.
Assess understanding through teach back.
Document responses.
Scenario 3
Remove old dressing w/ clean gloves daily
Assess the injury for presence of necrotic tissue and amount of exudate.
Assess and document the condition of the skin surrounding the pressure injury in terms of color, temperature, texture and moisture.
Measure wound size at greatest length, width and depth using a disposable paper tape measure.
Re-apply new sterile dressing.
Scenario 4
Don clean gloves and removed the old dressing.
Remove clean gloves, wash hands, put on sterile gloves
Clean wound the sterile saline, apply triple abx ointment per HCP order.
Place sterile moistened sterile gauze in wound, place ABD pad over wound.
Secure dressing place with tape
Scenario 5
Explain s/sx of wound infection.
Encourage Mr. Wright to include high protein snacks in his diet
Assess understanding through teach back
Alert Mr. Wright's case manager of concerns of home environment.
call report to home care RN
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John Duncan
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
John Duncan
Scenario 1
As you enter the room, Mr. Duncan is refusing to eat foods from bland diet
Scenario 2
Mr. Duncan is now complaining of feeling "dizzy" when he stands
Scenario 3
Several hours later, Mr. Duncan is now complaining of nausea.
Scenario 4
2-hrs later, Mr. Duncan is asked how frequent his stools have been today. He replies," six times in the past four hours". He also states he is feeling weak
Scenario 5
Mr. Duncan's wife meets you in the hall asking what she could bring her husband to eat from home
answer
Scenario 1
Assess I/O and possible reasoning
Construct dietary consult (plan)
acquire daily weight and food intake
Evaluate outcome of dietary plan
Scenario 2
Full assessment including both lying/standing
Check I/O for possible dehydration
Teach pt about safety when getting out of bed
Document findings
Scenario 3
Wash/glove hands
Provide emesis basin/cloth
Vital sign assessment
Administer antiemetic medication
Evaluate medication effectiveness
Scenario 4
Vital sign assessment
Assessment of bowel movement
Administer protocol antidirrheal medication
Document results/findings
Include pt condition Chang in shift report
Scenario 5
Inform and educate spouse of dietary orders
Evaluate/modify plan of care
Assess food consumption and intake and output
Document findings/results
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Tom Richardson
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Tom Richardson
Scenario 1
Day 2 admission, Thomas Richardson is complaining of severe pain and is now begging you for some relief; states pain scale 10/10
Scenario 2
Mr. Richardson is now vomiting and shows no relief 45 minutes after receiving pain medication
Scenario 3
Mr. Richardson is requesting assistance to ambulated to bathroom
Scenario 4
Mr. Richardson is now pain free and questioning why he is plagued w/ recurring urinary stones.
Scenario 5
You are now preparing for d/c. Place steps in order.
answer
Scenario 1
Wash and glove hands
Vital assessment
Administer pain medications
Re-assess pt
Document results
Scenario 2
Vital assessment
Notify Dr for new pain medications
administer new pain medications
Re-assess pt
Scenario 3
Use therapeutic communication/Active listening
Obtain Urinary Screen
Assist pt
Remain w/ pt
Document results and findings
Scenario 4
Use therapeutic communication/Active Listening
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Contact dietary consult
Document results
Scenario 5
D/C instructions
Evaluate understanding
Escort pt to vehicle
Document results
Notify housekeeping
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Mary Barkley
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Mary Barkley
Scenario 1
Right after admission the nurse finds her walking down the hall trying to leave. Redirect the pt back to her room.
Scenario 2
Mrs. Barkley is becoming more adamant about leaving while her physical condition continues to deteriorate. Her temp is 100.8, BP 100/62, P 92, R 21, SpaO2 91. The nurse auscultation fine crackles in her lungs bilaterally, but her sputum is clear. She is oriented x3 but at times seems to be talking to someone in the room when no one is present. She told the nurse that she does not want a breathing tube, but her family has told the nurse by phone that they want every effort done to save her. She pulled out her IV and it will need to be restarted for her IV I pro dose that is due now. The nurse has another high acuity admission that has just arrived from the ER.
Scenario 3
Ms. Barkley continues to deteriorate and is shouting for her family. She is disoriented and believes the nursing staff is trying to kill her. Her temp is 101.3, BP 98/58, P98, R22, and PaO2 86%. the PCT is requesting to be relieved as the pt keeps pulling at the PCT's mask to see who she is. The RN calls the attending provider requesting that Ms. Barkley be txf to ICU but there are no rooms available. Instead the RN is told to put the pt on telemetry and call RT for a CPAP trial.
Scenario 4
The pt continues to be combative while attempting to initiated the CPAP trial. Healthcare provider has ordered Haldol in order to sedate the pt. VS are deteriorating, BP 90/58, P 116, R 28, PaO2 85%, T 102.0. Enter the room after taking VS.
Scenario 5
Ms. Barkley requires emergency intubation, and the HCP on scene suggests that the pt did not want to be intubated. You, the RN, are concerned because the family asked for everything to be done and the pt never signed a DNR order. The pt has now been sedated, and RT is temporarily maintaining their saturation's w/ effective valve mask ventilation.
answer
Scenario 1
Have pt put on a mask
Wash hands and don PPE
Use therapeutic communication to comfort pt.
Guide her back to her room while teaching her that her isolation is to protect others including her family.
Set her up w/ a video chat w/ her family
Scenario 2
Alert the charge nurse that Ms. Barkley is deteriorating and you need to remain with her. Ask the charge nurses to assign another nurse to the new admission.
Wash hands and dawn PPE and restart IV and secure w/ gauze wrap.
Have an aide sit w/ Ms. Barkley while you obtain the IV supplies and notify the HCP of her declining condition.
Initiate O2 @ 2LNC
Secure sitter to stay w/ Ms. Barkley after the insertion of the new IV.
Scenario 3
Contact RT for a stat CPAP trial
Obtain telemetry set-up and take to pts room
Ask PCT to secure mask better, and inform her that there is no replacement for her.
Don PPE and have PCT assist w/ connecting the pt to telemetry
Assist RT to initiate CPAP trial
Scenario 4
Call rapid response, RRT
Continue to assist RT in ventilation.
Give SBAR to RRT upon arrival
Call for crash-cart for possible intubation
Ensure documentation of time and events of RRT
Scenario 5
Encourage the HCP to consider intubation in the absence of signed DNR.
Offer to contact family for HCP.
Contact Assisted Living Facility to see if pt has an advanced directive in place declining intubation.
Notify the HCP of absence of Advanced Directive and the families request to intubate.
Assist w/ intubation and logistics of managing the critical pt on the floor.
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Linda Yu
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
question
Richard Dominec
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
LOC: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Safety: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
question
Richard Dominec
answer
Physiological-
Acute Pain: True
Bleeding: False
Chronic Pain: False
Constipation: False
Knowledge Deficit: True
Nutrition: True
Risk for Infection: True
Skin integrity at risk: True
Love and Belonging-
Compromised Family Coping: False
Fear/Anxiety: True
question
Richard Dominec
Scenario 1
After two hours, Mr. Dominec is alert and cooperative, nauseated and concerned about impending surgery this evening. His partner is at the bedside asking, "How much longer will he have to wait until taken to surgery?"
Scenario 2
Mr. Dominec had his surgical procedure and is doing great. It is now the second day post op and his is given discharge information. His partner is not with him at this time but will arrive soon to facilitate his discharge home.
Scenario 3
Mr. Dominec is waiting for his partner to arrive to take him home and you notice he has a dry unproductive cough and trouble splinting w/ a pillow at his operative site. you take his vital signs which are T 101.3, P 88, R 24, BP 116/84
Scenario 4
Mr. Dominec decides he does not want to see the ID MD about his new cough. he chooses to go home and see the dr tomorrow in his office. He states, "thiss is not serious."
Scenario 5
Mr. Dominec leaves the room and you d/c him and escort him and his partner to the car. You return to the break room on your floor. Your coworkers are asking you questions about mr. Dominec. They feel that you should share w/ them if he was a "real AIDS" pt or not. They were also concerned about the next pt going into that room and the use of the lavatory. They wanted to know and pressure you for the information. Two housekeepers, who were refusing to clean the room, are in the break room. Your response to all of them would be:
answer
Scenario 1
Perform full assessment and provide anti-nausea medicine.
Provide comfort in pre-surgical room Mr. Dominec.
Check surgical consent for correct procedure and make sure operative site is marked.
Inform his partner that everything is being done to keep him comfortable.
Scenario 2
Educate about recovery from appendectomy and care to wound.
Discuss his understanding about the plan of care.
Discuss follow up with his doctor.
Offer assistance in providing more information about treatment options for newly dx AIDS pts.
Determine from medical record if partner is aware of his recent AIDS dx.
Scenario 3
You discuss this cough w/ Mr. Dominec to determine how long he has had it.
Notify Dr of change in condition in particular; unproductive cough and low-grade fever.
Explain to Mr. Dominec your concern for this opportunistic infection and usual tx.
Explain that he will probably not be going home at least until his Dr. sees him
Notify charge nurse that d/c will probably not occur today.
Scenario 4
Inform pt about the progression and risk a PCP infection has for a pt w/ AIDS.
Obtain and provide the ID MD contact information for him.
Encourage Mr. Dominec to discuss w/ his partner his best tx options.
Take VS before leaving the hospital again
Document and provide copy for Mr. Dominec to share w/ his follow up appointment tomorrow.
Scenario 5
This information is HIPAA protected and you cannot share anything w/ them.
Remind staff that Universal Precautions are practiced at this hospital for all pts regardless of known ID's.
Leave the break room and not continue in conversation.
Report this activity immediately to the hospital privacy officer.
report to charge nurse/head nurse the need for staff education.
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Ramona Stukes
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Ramona Stukes
Scenario 1
Mrs. Stukes is a failed laparoscopic cholecystectomy that resulted in a bowel resection with a temporary ileostomy in place. Now, third day post-op, Mrs. Stukes appears sad and depressed upon entering the room
Scenario 2
Mrs. Stukes is feeling nauseated.
Scenario 3
Mrs. Stukes's appliance is leaking for the fourth time today and has been changed and reapplied each time. She is frustrated and overwhelmed with the new appliance not working properly.
Scenario 4
Mrs. Stukes's husband is not willing to help assist pt upon d/c w/ her stoma care for failed laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Scenario 5
Three days after d/c, you receive a phone call from Mrs. Stuke's neighbor, who is helping take care of her. She is requesting the names and home phone number for the wound care nurse who saw Mrs. Stukes while she was an inpatient.
answer
Scenario 1
Wash and glove hands
Full assessment
allow expression of feelings
Educate patient
Evaluate understanding
Scenario 2
Wash and glove hands
Full assessment
Check NG tube placement
Administer IV antiemetic medication
Scenario 3
Full assessment
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Notify lead RN and Dr.
Consult wound care
Scenario 4
Discuss w/ pt identified home health needs
Notify lead RN/ DR of new circumstances
Contact Social Services for a new consult
Update pt on d/c changes
Scenario 5
Follow HIPPA protocol
Explained HIPPA protocol
Offer resource assistance to caller
Contact Wound Care directly
Document Conversation
question
Karen Cole
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Kenny Barrett
Scenario 1
You have entered the room to administer the pts morning medication, atenolol 50mg. The CNA reports the blood pressure was 130/86 an hour ago
Scenario 2
You return to the pts room 20 minutes later and the pt is pale, lying in bed, feels lightheaded and nauseated when he sits up.
Scenario 3
Call the HCP and provide the following information utilizing SBAR:
Scenario 4
The HCP prescribed the following orders, place in implementation sequence:
Scenario 5
Upon entering the pts room, he is threatening to go outside and smoke, agitated and demanding to be d/c'd to have a cigarette. VS are BP 128/82, P 90, R 22, T 99.2
answer
Scenario 1
Perform hand hygiene
Re-assess BP and pulse. BP 190/110, P 86.
Evaluate pts understanding of medication and provide education
Administer the medication
Document on the MAR and education in the chart.
Scenario 2
Retake VS (BP 110/70, P 94)
Instruct pt not to get out of bed w/o assistance
Perform comfort measures
Request CNA to remain w/ pt
Notify the HCP using SBAR
Scenario 3
Pt Kenny Barrett is nauseated and complains of dizziness when he sits up.
Pt was admitted yesterday afternoon w/ HTN, BP 178/90, P 88. HTN was undiagnosed and was. Started on Atenolol 50mg, 1x/day. This is his second dose. IV 20g, left forearm, NS 125ml/hr
Current VS BP 110/70, P 94, pt is pale, dizzy and nauseated.
Request possible change in medication and more frequent VS checks
Scenario 4
Take VS now and Q4 hrs
Maintain strict I&O's
500 mL NS bonus
Hold next dose of Atenolol if BP <130/80
Contact HCP if pt status does not improve
Scenario 5
Assess stress level
Communicate w/ the pt therapeutically
Discuss willingness for alternatives to smoking
Educate pt as to why he cannot go outside and smoke
Contact HCP for Nicotine patch order
Lithia Monson
Scenario 1
You arrive in room to find Ms. Monson talking to herself. Upon assessment, you determined that she is confused to person, time, and place but is easily directable.
Scenario 2
There is an order to apply a waist belt restraint if needed. You determine to apply the restraint now.
Scenario 3
Ms. Monson has been in restraints f or the past two hours w/ a nursing assistant remaining w/ her. You arrive in room to check on her, after washing hands...
Scenario 4
After 3 hours Ms. Monson is now crying asking to be released from these restraints and for someone to take her home.
Scenario 5
In reassessing Ms. Monson, her VS are BP 106/82, T 98.2, P 106, R 18, SaO2 88
answer
Scenario 1
Perform neuro assess
Reorient pt to person, place & time
Assess for fall risk
Offer nutrition/toilet
Scenario 2
Explain reason for assessment and procedure
VS assessments
Apply restraint
Perform circulatory evaluation
Request sitter/family member to bedside
Scenario 3
Employ therapeutic communication: present reality
Release restraints/full range of motion
Reapply restraints
Perform circulatory evaluation
Document results
Scenario 4
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Attempt to orient to person, place and time
Perform circulatory evaluation
Offer nutrition and/or toileting
Document results
Scenario 5
Check monitor
Apply NCO2
VS reassessment
Notify lead RN/Dr
Remain w/ pt
question
Charlie Raymond
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Charlie Raymond
Scenario 1
The next day, he tests positive for COVID-19 and his condition has deteriorated as he is now in respiratory distress. Mr. Raymond weighs 260 lbs. VS: BP 92/58, P 102, R 30 and labored, T 101.3, SaO2 91%. He has bilateral lower lobe atelectasis w/ bronchial vesicular wheezing.
Scenario 2
Mr. Raymond continues to deteriorate and becomes confused. In his confusion, he becomes combative and pulls out his IV. He is on a 100% nonrebreather and he keeps pulling his mask off. Just received an order to initiate 20mg of Furosemide (Lasix) IVP, BID.
Scenario 3
Order for a Foley catheter has been obtained and Lucy Jones, LPN, is their to assist. Both RN have donned appropriate PPE and have entered the room.
Scenario 4
Rank as most concerning for labs
Scenario 5
Mr. Raymond is stabilized w/ RRT. Give an SBAR to hospitalist
answer
Scenario 1
Don appropriate PPE
Change to simple O2 face mask per HCP
Perform focused respiratory assessment
Notify respiratory therapist to begin tx
Notify family to self-isolate for 14 days
Scenario 2
Reorient pt to setting using therapeutic communication
Obtain a sitter/UAP
Restart the IV
Begin strict I&O
Obtain an order to insert a Foley catheter
Scenario 3
Use therapeutic communication to explain necessary procedure.
Position the pt properly
Create sterile field w/ foley kit on the bedside table and don sterile gloves.
Instruct Lucy to assist in maintaining pt position and field sterility
Insert Foley catheter according to hospital recommended guidelines, to ensure sterility of catheter.
Scenario 4
Make sure O2 mask is secure and free of sputum.
Ensure pt is in Fowler's position
Check the Foley catheter to make sure it is not obstructed
Notify RRT
Provide initial report and assist RRT
Scenario 5
Mr. Raymond, COVID-19 positive, in severe respiratory distress, RRT called
Pt has a hx of COPD, HTN, DM II, and a recent MI. Pt received furosemide Lasix 20mg, IVP x2, on Claforan Q4, and on sliding scale insulin.
Intubated by RRT, BP 88/58, P 110, T 101.2, SaO2 94%, ABG's are pending, F/C in place.
Recommend pt be txf to ICU
Accompany pt to ICU and give report to receiving RN
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Sarah Kathryn Horton
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Sarah Kathryn Horton
answer
Physiological-
Acute Pain: True
Anxiety: True
Body image disturbance: False
Disturbed personal identity: True
Fatigue: False
Impaired physical mobility: True
Impaired skin integrity: True
Risk for decreased oxygenation: False
Risk for post trauma syndrome: True
Safety-
Alteration of protective mechanisms: True
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Sarah Kathryn Horton
Scenario 1
You hear a scream coming from Mrs. Horton's room. Upon entering the room, it was noted that she appeared to be asleep, eyes closed, possibly experiencing a bad dream
Scenario 2
Ms. Horton did not rest well last night, and woke up frequently w/ episodes of crying. This morning, at shift report, she states that she is scared to leave the hospital after the shooting incident. Pt is complaining of pain in her shoulder and thigh 7/10
Scenario 3
HCP orders 1.) Dressing change q 24 hours to RT thighs and rt shoulder. 2.) Pre medicate Morphine Sulfate 4mg IV 15 minutes prior to dressing change 3.) Wet to dry dressing w/ triple abx ointment to wounds. 4.) Sulfamethoxazole 800 mg, Trimethoprim 160 mg (Bactria DS) 1 tablet PO daily 5.) Consult Psychology for referral 6.) Encourage PO fluids
Scenario 4
Ms. Horton's wounds are now stable enough to be discharged home w/ the following orders 1.) d/c home 2.) Paroxetine (Paxil) 30mg PO everyday. 3.) Follow up w/ regular HCP in 1 week 4.) Sulfamethoxazole 800mg, Trimethoprim 160mg (Bactria DS) 1 tablet PO daily for 10 days 5.) Hydrocodone 5 mg Acetaminophen 325 mg (Norco 5mg) 1-2 tablets every 3-4 hrs PRN moderated to severe pain #30.
Scenario 5
The nurse has Ms. Horton in the wheelchair ready to be taken down to the lobby by the UAP. As Ms. Horton is waiting by the exterior hospital door, construction workers are on the road working w/ a jackhammer. Ms. Horton hears the jackhammer and then screams and dives to the floor.
answer
Scenario 1
Wash hands prior to entering the room
Assess respiratory status by observation
Do not disturb the pt
Reduce stimuli in the pt room
Document all findings
Scenario 2
Wash hands prior to entering the room
Assess Ms. Horton's orientation
Medicate pt
Attempt de-escalation strategies
Documents all findings
Scenario 3
Gather supplies needed for dressing change
Wash hands upon entering the room
Explain the procedure to Ms. Horton
Provide Mophine Sulfate 4 mg IV
Perform dressing change
Scenario 4
Educate Ms. Horton that paroxetine (Paxil) is to be taken as ordered
Reinforce past Coptic mechanisms that have been effective
Educate family regarding active listening and open communication
Educate the family regarding intervention and support for Ms. Horton
Documents all interactions
Scenario 5
Assess Ms. Horton's orientation status
Use therapeutic communication to re-orient and provide reassurance
Assist Ms. Horton back into the wheelchair
Escort pt to ER for a physical and psychological evaluation
Provide report to ER RN
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Sarah Getts
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Increased acuity
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Kathy Gestalt
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Kathy Gestalt
Scenario 1
Ms. Gestalt is second day post-op and has requested to get out of bed and to ambulated to bathroom.
Scenario 2
Ms. Gestalt is now complaining of fever and chills
Scenario 3
After 24 hrs, Ms. Gestalt fever and chills have subsided but now states she is feeling like her cast is too tight
Scenario 4
Ms. Gestalt capillary refilling is now 6 seconds below cast site, extremity is swollen and cold to the touch
Scenario 5
You enter room and find Ms. Gestalt crying because she has just learned her medical insurance has lapsed and she is already two months behind on her car payments.
answer
Scenario 1
Check pedal capillary refill
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Adjust crutches
Assist pt out of bed
Scenario 2
Wash and glove hands
Vital sign assessment
Administer antipyretic meds
Verify call light/ bed safety precautions
Document results/findings
Scenario 3
Inspect cast site
Assess toe movement and cap refill
Notify Dr if condition is abnormal
Document results/findings
Scenario 4
Assess pain
Elevate extremity
Educate pt regarding condition
Notify lead RN/Dr
Retrieve cast removal tool
Scenario 5
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Notify lead RN/Dr.
consult social service
Evaluation pt after consult
Document results
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Donald Lyles
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Normal acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
question
Donald Lyles
answer
Physiological
Acute Pain: False
Impaired comfort: False
Knowledge deficit: True
Nausea: False
Safety-
Fall Risk: False
Risk for infection: True
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Donald Lyles
Scenario 1
Mr. Lyles calls you via the call light. Upon entering the room, he asks if you have medication for "heartburn". He says, "I take TUMS at home when this happens." You tell the pt you will be glad to check-on what is available for relief of his "heartburn" after you complete his physical assessment. You begin his assessment, and he falls back in the bed and becomes unresponsive. You shouldn't, "Are you okay? Are you okay?"
Scenario 2
The CODE-blue team arrives w/ a crash cart, Physician, anesthetist, and 2 critical-care nurses and 1 respiratory therapist.
Scenario 3
You have now been assigned to document the ongoing event as the CODE team continues w/ the resuscitation.
Scenario 4
After 15 minutes, the pts rhythm returns, but he is still unresponsive. He is now in V-tach w/ a weak pulse and BP 70/40. Prepare to initiate cardioversion.
Scenario 5
Mr. Lyles responded to the first cardioversion, and is now in a sinus-Brady w/ a second-degree heart block. He is still unresponsive. VS are BP 80/40, P 46, R 16, (pt now intubated and ventilated by Respiratory Therapy)
answer
Scenario 1
Establish responsiveness
Call for CODE-blue
Check for breathing and carotid pulse
Begin continuous chest-compressions until help arrives
When help arrives, pass off chest compressions and begin respiration's
Scenario 2
Assist w/ airway mgmt
Assist w/ applying ECG leads
Establish large IV access
Provide pt hx of event to team
Provide medical hx including medication hx and allergies
Scenario 3
Check time from one source
Establish when the cardiac event time began
Begin list of medications and time/dose given.
Document rhythm
Remind CODE team to stop CPR and check for pulse Q5 minutes
Scenario 4
Ensure cardio-pads are in place anterior chest and posterior back
Charge the monitor to 200 J biphasic.
Announce to CODE team that you are ready to cardiovert
Announce "CLEAR, CLEAR, EVERYONE CLEAR"
Ensure no one in the room is touching the pt or the bed and cardiovert
Scenario 5
Give 1 mg of Atropine, IVP as ordered by provider
Reassess pts VS in 3-5 minutes: BP 85/44, P 52, R 16 (pt intubated and vented by RT)
Repeat 1mg of Atropine administration w/in 3-5 minutes of first dose
Prepare for external pace-maker placement
Document and accompany pt to ICU immediately, and handoff report to receiving ICU nurse
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Estelle Hatcher
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Estelle Hatcher
Scenario 1
Ms. Hatcher is second day post-op and has a NG tube set to gravity drainage only. She presses the call light w/ questions about who her RN will be and her NG-tube.
Scenario 2
During the follow up nursing assessment, Ms. Hatcher complains about the NG-tube causing her pain in her nasal area. She has active bowel sounds
Scenario 3
Dr. Brown gives orders to remove NG-tube set to gravity and to begin a clear liquid diet
Scenario 4
Mrs. Hatcher appears restless, diaphoretic and calls the nurse for help. Upon entering the room, what is the appropriate order of events for the RN to take?
Scenario 5
Several hours later, Mrs. Hatcher is feeling much better. She puts her call light and asks to see a RN. Upon enter the room, she asks you if she will be able to drive when she gets home tomorrow.
answer
Scenario 1
Introduce yourself/identify pt
Full assessment
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Provide comfort
Scenario 2
Wash/glove hands
Inspect pain location
Check proper positioning
Verify call light/bed safety precautions
Notify doctor (for possible removal)
Scenario 3
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Remove NG-tube
Order a new clear liquid diet
Document results
Scenario 4
Wash/glove hands
Full assessment
Encourage incentive spirometer
Verify call light/bed safety precautions
Document results
Scenario 5
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Verify call light/bed safety precautions
Document results
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Jose Martinez
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
question
Jose Martinez
answer
Physiological-
Acute Pain: True
Altered body image: False
Anxiety: True
Disturbed thought process: False
Impaired gas exchange: False
Impaired tissue perfusion: True
Ineffective health maintenance: True
Powerlessness: True
Risk for decreased cardiac output: False
Safety-
Drug therapy: True
Risk for social isolation: False
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Jose Martinez
Scenario 1
At 2200, you enter the room and the pt states pain is now 10/10 after not having any pain for 3 hrs. Call RRT, rapidly prioritize the following
Scenario 2
Mr. Martinez was taken emergently to the cath-lab and had 3 stents inserted in his heart. The pain was relieved post-op. He has been informed that for the next 18 months he should take antithrombotic therapy daily.
Scenario 3
Mr. Martinez will now start taking long term antithrombotic therapy. He is anxious that he will forget to take it or take the wrong dose. He tells you he wished he "had died from the attack...I'll never be the same."
Scenario 4
Mr. Martinez lab work comes back post-stent placement
Scenario 5
Mrs. Martinez is visiting her husband, who appears to be ignoring any attempts at conversation. Upon completion of the shift assessment, Mrs. Martinez quietly asked "my husband is telling me he is ready to get me home, that he is missing me. Should I be concerned about having sex w/ him? Could he have another heart attack?"
answer
Scenario 1
Assess airway, breathing and circulation
Ensure continuous EKG monitoring
Administer oxygen therapy to make sure oxygen saturation is greater than 90%
Provide Morphine sulfate IVP as prescribed
Reassess pt's VS's and pain level
Scenario 2
Assess for the abrupt cessation of pain
Initiate IV Heparin
Give ASA
Observe for bleeding
monitor aPTT
Scenario 3
Provide emotional support
Assess Mr. Martinez's willingness to learn.
Provide introductory information on prescribed antithrombotic medication.
Report Mr. Martinez's emotional distress to case management
Document all findings
Scenario 4
Troponin 1.0 mg/mL
CPK: 360 mcg/mL
CK-MB 6.8
Serum Potassium 4.2 mEq/L
Serum Sodium 142 mEq/L
Scenario 5
Clarify w/ Mrs. Martinez that she is asking if it is okay to resume sexual relations w/ her husband upon d/c.
Promote open communication between mr. and Mrs. Martinez
Explain to Mr. and Mrs. Martinez the disease recess following a MI
Discuss physical limitations follow a MI
Provide information to Mr. and Mrs. Martinez regarding support groups
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Virginia Smith
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
LOC: Normal acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Safety: Increased acuity
Virginia Smith
Scenario 1
Mrs. Smith shares w/ you that even though she signed the operative consent she was not sure if this was the right surgical procedure for her. Her husband who is present stats, "I thought it was just a lumpectomy she was having this morning."
Scenario 2
It is now 2 wks later; Mrs. Smith has returned. You question her while reviewing her operative consent and determine that everything is correct. She receives the pre-op medication. Her husband and children remain w/ her in the surgical holding area awaiting transport to the OR.
Scenario 3
Mrs. Smith's surgery has now ended. You now arrive in the recovery unit one hour post-surgery and you are told that the surgery went well. Her chart reports she was exhibited upon arrival to the recovery area, received three units (3000 mL) of fluid, receiving O2 @ 4LNC, F/C in place draining QS clear yellow urine, responds to verbal stimuli, chest dressing in place remains dry and intact, and has just received a small dose of IV morphine for pain. VS are BP 112/78, T 97.4, R 16, and O2 94%.
Scenario 4
You are about to call the Surgical ICU and give report. What order are you providing the information to the receiving nurse?
Scenario 5
You are now the Surgical ICU nurse assigned to her. She has just been transported from recovery. List the nursing care order.
answer
Scenario 1
Ask pt to explain to you what procedure she was expecting to have this morning.
If pt statement differs from the surgical consent she has signed, notify surgeon immediately.
Stay w/ pt for surgeon's arrival to explain intended surgical procedure.
Contact head RN or supervisor in the OR to evaluate new situation.
Procedure is cxld for the day and rescheduled later allowing for new consent.
Scenario 2
Therapeutic communication
Validate NPO status
Encourage to ambulate w/ assistance to void if needed
Connect telemetry
Provide a few chairs if possible for her family to also be comfortable
Scenario 3
Vital signs taken by automatic BP cuff q 15 min
Complete assessment
Talk w/ her stating surgery is over and she did great
Allow husband to make a quick one-minute visit
Document and prepare to txf to surgical ICU
Scenario 4
Provide operative summary of type of procedure, IV fluid and pain status.
Present health assessment including BP and LOC and dressing.
Report current urinary output quantify per hour and color of urine
Request time she can arrive and staff to help w/ txf
Explain to her family and provide contact information
Scenario 5
Full assessment of pt
Provide for physical and thermal comfort
Therapeutic communication
Begin post op education for day one
Notify family as to when they may come and visit
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Carlos Mancia
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Normal acuity
Pain level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
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Carlos Mancia
Scenario 1
Mr. Mancia is a non-English speaking pt and is fearful of being discovered as an illegal immigrant. Upon entering the room ww/ a translator to admit him to the hospital, he is asked for address and phone number but refuses to comply
Scenario 2
Upon entering the room, you wash/glove hands. Following isolation precautions, you notice several family members are by his bedside and none of them are wearing face masks as requested by the sign on the door.
Scenario 3
Before entering Carlos Mancia room to administer his antipyretic medication for his recent temp of 101.2
Scenario 4
The sister of Mr. Mancia calls from home to speak w/ you. She shares her concerns about the pt's wife who is now coughing and having night sweats
Scenario 5
Mr. Mancia is holding a Catholic Rosary in his hand is crying as you enter the room
answer
Scenario 1
Don PPE
Allow for non-compliance of request
Do not probe further
Verify call light/ bed safety precautions
Document results
Scenario 2
Obtain translator
Offer masks to visitors
Educate pt
Evaluate understanding
Obtain Spanish signs and brochure
Scenario 3
Obtain translator
Wash hands
Put on gown and mask
Don gloves
Administer antipyretic medication
Scenario 4
Educate caller regarding HIPAA
Evaluate caller understanding
Refer caller to contact health department
Notify doctor
Document conversation
Scenario 5
Obtain translator
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Educate pt
Evaluate learning
Document teaching moment
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Linda Pittmon
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Neurological: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Normal acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
question
Linda Pittmon
answer
Physiological-
Anxiety: False
Disturbed body image: True
Disturbed sleep pattern: False
Impaired Memory: False
Ineffective health maintenance: True
Risk for malnutrition: True
Safety-
Impaired tissue integrity: True
Isolation precautions: False
Risk for physical injury: True
Risk for urinary retention: False
Self-care deficit: True
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Linda Pittman
Scenario 1
Pt presents to the unit c/o numbness in the rt foot and ankle and toes "not looking the right color". All 5 toes on the right foot are necrotic, absent pedal pulses, skin cold to touch, appearance dry, cracked and black up to mid-calf. Foul odor noted w/ green drainage coming from toenail beds. Doctor orders 1.) IVF 0.9% NS peripheral line @ 100mL/hr 2.) CBC, CMP, Blood culture x 2, Hgb A1C 3.) CT scan of rt lower leg 4.) Blood lab tests 5.) Levofloxacin (Levaquin) 750 mg IV q 24hrs
Scenario 2
Pt speaking incoherently and is exhibiting rapid eye movement w/ a blank stare. An empty syringe is noted in the bed. Pt does respond partially to commands. Brisk peripheral reflexes, eyes equal, round, dilated
Scenario 3
8 hrs later, pt is fidgety and is observed picking at her skin and clothes. The pt states, "I am sick to my stomach and feel like I have bugs crawling all over me!!!"
Scenario 4
Surgery called to the unit the Ms. Pittman is scheduled at 1300 for a BKA.
Scenario 5
Post op day 3 time for dressing change stump. Pt sates pain has been managed through the night. Pulses above the stump are palpable at 2+, skin is warm and dry. Pt states she has noted some "toe pain" but that it has been <3 on a scale of 1-10.
answer
Scenario 1
Wash hands and don gloves
Obtain blood for lab testing and blood culture #1
Obtain blood for lab testing and blood culture #2
Initiate IV fluids to peripheral site
Administer levofloxacin as ordered
Scenario 2
Ask the pt if she knows where the syringe came from and what was in the syringe
Assess VS and perform a neurological focused assessment
Place the syringe in a biohazard bag and place a pt id label on bag
Notify the charge nurse and house supervisor of the syringe found in bed
Notify the physican of assessment findings and await further orders
Scenario 3
Assess VS and perform head to toe assessment
Therapeutic communication w/ pt
Call HCP for change in health status and receive orders for anxiety medication
Prescribed medication for anxiety must be administered
Assess for therapeutic response to medications
Scenario 4
Ask Mrs. Pittman if she remembers the conversation w/ the physician and if she has any further questions that need to be addressed.
Perform pre op checklist
Ensure signed consents are on the chart
Ensure type and cross match for blood products is complete and results are in electronic medical record
Have IV abx amiable to administer when surgery calls for the pt to be transferred to pre op area.
Scenario 5
Pre-medicate for pain w/ prescribed medication
Don clean gloves to remove old dressing
Monitor neurovascular status assessing skin color, temp, sensation and pulses above amputation.
Don 2nd set of clean gloves to provide stump care. The wound has been sutured and is not and open wound/stump.
Elevate stump and reward w/ a dry clean dressing.
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Robert Sturgess
answer
Educational needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Robert Sturgess
Scenario 1
Mr. Sturgess is recently dx w/ metastatic cancer of colon and he and his family have chosen only palliative care. Upon entering the room, you find Mr. Sturgess is quiet, appears tense and rigid but states, "I am feeling fine."
Scenario 2
It is determined that Mr. Sturgess could achieve better pain control w/ a PCA pump
Scenario 3
Mr. Sturgess does not have a living will or durable power of care completed.
Scenario 4
Mr. Sturgess is uncomfortable w/ experiencing urinary frequency that keeps him from resting
Scenario 5
Mr. Sturgess is now declining, and family members are requesting to remain in room past normal visiting hours
answer
Scenario 1
Wash and glove hands
Full assessment
Seek clarification
Check PRN pain order
Verify call light/ bed safety precautions
Scenario 2
Full assessment
Educate pt regarding changes to POC
Place pt on PCA pump
Observe closely first hour
Perform pain reassessment
Scenario 3
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Educated pt/family
Notify Dr
Contact social services
Report and document results
Scenario 4
Use therapeutic communication/active listening
Notify MD for F/C
Education of F/C procedure
Insert F/C
Document procedure
Scenario 5
Allow family to remain
Full assessment
Provide comfort and pain measures
Pain reassessment
Document results
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Viola Cumble
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain level: Increased acuity
Psychological needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Viola Cumble
Scenario 1
Ms. Cumble states that she has not had a BM for three days
Scenario 2
Ms. Cumble is in bed and appears comfortable and requests assistance from you to get out of bed to go to the bathroom
Scenario 3
Vital signs are to be taken BID and it is now time
Scenario 4
Temperature is now 102.8
Scenario 5
It is now third day post-op, the order is for Ms. Cumble to stand by bedside on both legs for 5 minutes a day
answer
Scenario 1
Assess for bowel sounds
Administer PRN constipation medications
Encourage fluids and fiber diet
Evaluate understanding
Review pain medication order
Scenario 2
Check physician orders
Educate pt
Offer bedpan
Record I/O
Verify call light/bed safety precautions
Scenario 3
Obtain VS
Wash and glove hands
ID pt
Assess vital results
Document results and findings
Scenario 4
Wash and glove hands
Administer antipyretic medication
Encourage fluids
Notify doctor
Document results and findings
Scenario 5
Notify PT
PT to educate pt
Read PT report
Reassess pt
Evaluate/modify mobility plan
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Ann Rails
answer
Educational Needs: Increased acuity
Fall Risk: Increased acuity
Health Change: Increased acuity
Pain Level: Increased acuity
Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
Sensorium: Normal acuity
Ann Rails
Scenario 1
You enter patient's room. After washing and gloving hands, you then identify yourself and the patient, Ann Rails. You notice she is crying and is expressing fear that she "will always have this pain and numbness" and she doesn't think she can cope
Scenario 2
Ms. Rails was medicated with hydrocodone 5 mg PO two hours ago and is now complaining of pain (8/10 pain scale).
Scenario 3
Ms. Rails shares with you her fear of being discharged home to an abusive husband.
Scenario 4
Upon entering the room, you find Ms. Rails sleeping. She has received a dose of Hydrocodone for PRN pain 20 minutes ago.
Scenario 5
Ms. Rails states that she has not had a bowel movement (BM) in the past two days.
answer
Scenario 1
Use therapeutic communication/Active Listening
Educate patient regarding patient care
Evaluate patient learning
Place call light and check bed for safety
Document results and findings
Scenario 2
Wash and glove hands
Assess
Provide comfort measures
Notify doctor
Document results and findings
Scenario 3
Listen to patient concerns
Reassure patient of options
Notify lead nurse/doctor
Contact Social Services
Document results
Scenario 4
Wash and glove hands
Visual assessment
Do not disturb
Verify Call Light/Bed Safety precautions
Document results
Scenario 5
Assess for bowel sounds
Encourage fluids/fiber/ambulation
Evaluate patient understanding
Attain fluids/fiber diet and assisted ambulation
Document results
Julia Monroe
Scenario 1
Pt is scheduled for and ECG and MRI this AM. You are entering the room for the first time. After performing handy hygiene and introducing yourself to pt, you should...
Scenario 2
The dx tests were completed and Dr. Gray has informed the pt of the dx of HF and tx w/ digoxin. Upon entering the room, the pt is crying and asks when will the medication fix her heart.
Scenario 3
A few days later, you are assigned to the same pt. She receives her AM medications including levothyroxie, diltiazem and digoxin. After your AM assessment, the pt's call light goes on and she is complaining of nause, abd pain, and seeing "yellow circles". Upon entering the room, the pt is standing by the bed...
Scenario 4
The labs return w/ digoxin level of 10.5 ng/mL, K 5.3 mEq/L. Other labs were WNL. HCP orders digoxin immune fab to be given.
Scenario 5
Four hours later, the telemetry tech calls and states the pt is Sinus Tach 102 w/ occasional multi focal PVC's, pt is complaining of cramping in her legs. Her last K was 3.2 mEq/L. She appears short of breath when talking.
answer
Scenario 1
Perform initial assessment
Ask the pt if she has had the procedures previously
Ask the pt about any metal in or on her body
Ask if the pt understands the procedures scheduled for this AM
Ensure informed consent for procedures is signed
Scenario 2
Comfort the pt
Provide education regarding HF
Explain the tx plan for the pt
Evaluate pt understanding
Document in the pt record
Scenario 3
Assist the pt back to bed
Perform a focused assessment
Draw digoxin/ CMP labs as ordered
Request order for telemetry
Place call light w/in reach
Scenario 4
Assess the pt
Establish and IV line
Administer digoxin immune Fab 240mg (6 vials)
Monitor for adverse effects
Request repeat potassium lab
Scenario 5
Check leads to ensure they are in the correct place
Perform a focused assessment
Start O2 @ 2LNC
Call RRT
Educate pt regarding RRT's purpose
question
Karen Cole
answer
Physiological
Acute Pain: False
Impaired coping: True
Nausea: False
Risk for impaired comfort: True
Safety
Fall, for Risk: False
Infection risk: True
Risk for constipation: False
Risk for injury: True
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Karen Cole
answer
Scenario 1
Apply O2 at 2LNC
Connect pt to cardiac monitor, assess vital signs
Complete full assessment
Obtain IV access and draw initial labs
Orient pt and husband to the unit
Scenario 2
Notify cath lab for stat cardiac cath
Obtain informed consent for cardiac cath
Give iv morphine 2 mg IVP
Reassess VS and chest pain
Transport pt to cath lab we/ cardiac monitors
Scenario 3
Take VS
Post-op assessment
Ensure pressure dressing is in place
Instruct pt to lie supine for 6 hours
Assess pain and rhythm Q15 minutes
Scenario 4
Explain the necessary procedure
Perform hand hygiene and don gloves
Remove infiltrated IV
Don new gloves
Insert new IV above prior site or opposite limb
Scenario 5
Assess pt and family readiness to learn
Provide pt post MI education
Pt and family should verbalize understanding of d/c instructions
Schedule Cardiac rehab
Document
question
Sarah Getts
answer
Physiological
Acute Pain False
Deficient Fluid Volume False
Electrolyte Imbalance True
Imbalanced Fluid Volume, Risk for True
Impaired Skin Integrity, Risk for False
Ineffective Renal Perfusion, Risk for True
Safety
Acute Confusion True
Disturbed Sensory Perception False
Fall, Risk for True
Sleep Deprivation False
Love and belonging
Anxiety False
Failure to Thrive True
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Sarah Getts
Scenario 1
Ms. Getts is requesting water to drink. Her pitcher has already been filled three times this shift.
Scenario 2
Three hours later, Ms. Getts is unsteady when standing by her bedside.
Scenario 3
You observe Ms. Getts being assisted by another nurse who is being blatantly rude and disrespectful to her.
Scenario 4
Ms. Getts is now complaining of sudden sharp, substernal chest pain, very short of breath and is profusely diaphoretic.
Scenario 5
Ms. Getts is being transferred as an emergency to Critical Care. Your responsibilities are:
answer
Scenario 1
Wash and glove hands
Full assessment
Monitor and evaluate fluid intake
Educate patient
Document results
Scenario 2
Wash and glove hands
Full assessment
Apply fall risk bracelet
Document results
Scenario 3
Offer assistance
Remain with patient
Therapeutic Communication
Notify lead nurse
Document results
Scenario 4
Visual assess
Call rapid response
Apply oxygen
Establish second IV
Remain with patient
Scenario 5
Give verbal report
Escort patient
Notify family
Document results
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