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Tim Jones
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
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Tim Jones
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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.
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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
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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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John Wiggins
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Physiological- Acute pain: True Deficient knowledge: True Grieving: False Impaired mobility, risk for: True Nausea: True Safety- Bleeding, risk for: True Peripheral Neurovascular dysfunction: False
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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.
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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
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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
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Joyce Workman
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Normal acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Marcella Como
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Physiology- Acute Pain: True Impaired mobility: False Impaired urinary elimination: False Readiness for enhanced immunization status: True Esteem- Decisional conflict: False Ineffective coping: True Noncompliance: False Rape-trauma syndrome: True Safety- Chronic confusion: False Fall, Risk for: False Fear: True Grieving: True Infection, risk for: True Sleep deprivation: False Self-actualization- Disturbed energy field: True Spiritual distress: False Love and Belonging- Anxiety: True Body image, Disturbed: False Chronic sorrow: False Compromised family coping: True Powerlessness: False Social isolation: True
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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
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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
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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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Preston Wright
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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."
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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John Duncan
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Physiological - Deficient Fluid Volume: True Electrolyte Imbalance, Risk for: True Excess Fluid Volume, Risk for: False Fatigue: True Nausea: False Self-Care Deficit: False Safety - Fall, Risk for: True Infection, Risk for: False Esteem - Ineffective Coping: False Noncompliance: True
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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
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Tom Richardson
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Physiological- Acute Pain: True Electrolyte Imbalance: False Imbalanced Nutrition: False Impaired Mobility, Risk for: True Impaired Skin Integrity, Risk for: False Impaired Urinary Elimination: True Safety- Fall, Risk for: True Sleep Deprivation: False
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Normal acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Normal acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
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Mary Barkley
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Physiological - Acute Pain: True Deficient Knowledge: True Grieving: True Impaired Comfort: True Safety- Infection: True
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Increased acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
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Richard Dominec
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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
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Richard Dominec
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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
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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:
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Ramona Stukes
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Physiological - Bleeding, risk for: True Constipation: False Deficient Fluid Volume, Risk for: True Dysfunctional Gastrointestinal Motility: False Imbalanced Fluid Volume: False Impaired Mobility: True Safety- Anxiety: False Fall, Risk for: True Ineffective Self-Health Management: False Infection, Risk for: True
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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.
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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
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Karen Cole
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Normal acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Arthur Thomason
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity LOC: Increased acuity Pain: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Safety: Increased acuity
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Kenny Barrett
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Kenny Barrett
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Physiological - Acute Pain: True Bleeding Risk: False Safety- Deficient knowledge: True Fall Risk: True Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction: False
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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
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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
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Lithia Monson
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity Sensorium: Increased acuity
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Lithia Monson
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Physiological- Bleeding, Risk for: True Decreased cardiac/perfusion: False Imbalance nutrition: True Nausea: False Self-care deficit: True Shock, risk for: False Safety- Acute confusion: True Fall, risk for: True Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction: False Sleep deprivation: False Love and belonging- Compromised family coping: False Failure to thrive: True
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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
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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
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Charlie Raymond
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Normal acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
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Charlie Raymond
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Physiological- Bleeding: False Death anxiety: True Disturbed body image: False Esteem: False Impaired acute confusion: False Impaired gas exchange: True Ineffective breathing pattern: True Knowledge deficit: False Pain, Acute: False Physical mobility, impaired: False Skin integrity: False
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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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Kathy Gestalt
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Physiological- Acute Pain: True Chronic Pain: False Impaired mobility: True Impaired skin integrity, risk for: True Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion: False Self-care deficit: False Safety- Anxiety: True Deficient Knowledge: True Fall, Risk for: True Grieving: False Impaired home maintenance management r/t client or family: False Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction: False Esteem- Decisional conflict: True Deficient diversional activity: False Disturbed body: True Hopelessness: False
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Normal acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Normal acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
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Donald Lyles
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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)
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Estelle Hatcher
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Physiological- Activity intolerance: False Acute pain: True Diarrhea: False Electrolyte imbalance, risk for: True Impaired comfort: True Impaired mobility: False Safety- Deficient knowledge: True Fall, Risk for: True Fear: False Ineffective self-health management: False Infection, Risk for: True Sleep deprivation: False
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Normal acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity
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Jose Martinez
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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?"
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity LOC: Normal acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Safety: Increased acuity
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Virginia Smith
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Physiological- Bleeding: False Impaired Gas exchange: False ineffective breathing pattern: False Pain, Acute: True Physical mobility, impaired: True Skin integrity, impaired: True Safety- Acute Confusion: False Knowledge deficit: True Esteem- Disturbed body image: True Hopelessness: False
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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.
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Increased acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Carlos Mancia
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Physiological- Dysfunctional gastrointestinal motility: False Electrolyte imbalance: False Fatigue: True Impaired gas exchange: True Impaired mobility: False Ineffective airway clearance: True Esteem- Decisional conflict: False Noncompliance: True Safety- Anxiety: True Deficient knowledge: True Fall, Risk for: False Fear: True Hypothermia: False Impaired home maintenance management: False Self-actualization- Readiness for self-care enhancement: True Spiritual distress: False Love and Belonging- Chronic sorrow: False Social isolation, Risk for: True
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Julia Monroe
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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
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Neurological: Increased acuity Pain Level: Normal acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity
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Linda Pittmon
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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.
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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
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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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Robert Sturgess
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Physiological- Bleeding, risk for: False Chronic pain: True Constipation, risk for: True Decreased cardio tissue perfusion: False Imbalance nutrition: True Impaired skin integrity: False Safety- Anxiety: True Deficient knowledge: False Fear: True Grieving: True Impaired home maintenance mgmg r/t client or family: False Ineffective self-health mgmt: False Esteem- Disturbed body: False Hopelessness: True Noncompliance: False Powerlessness: True
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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
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain level: Increased acuity Psychological needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Viola Cumble
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Physiological- Acute pain: True Bleeding, risk for: True Constipation: False Impaired mobility: True Impaired skin integrity: False Ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion: False Safety- Acute confusion: False Deficient knowledge: False Fall, risk for: True Ineffective self-health mgmt: True Infection, risk for: True Peripheral neurovascualr dysfunction: False
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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
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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
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Educational Needs: Increased acuity Fall Risk: Increased acuity Health Change: Increased acuity Pain Level: Increased acuity Psychological Needs: Normal acuity Sensorium: Normal acuity
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Ann Rails
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Physiological- Acute pain: True Bleeding, risk for: False Chronic pain: False Impaired comfort: True Impaired mobility: True Nausea: False Safety- Deficient knowledge: False Disturbed sensory perception: True Fall, risk for: True Grieving: False Infection, risk for: False Peripheral neurovascular dysfunction: True
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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.
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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
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Julia Monroe
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Physiological- Acute Pain: True Grieving: False Impaired Comfort: True Impaired mobility: True Nausea: False Safety- Deficient knowledge: False Fall, Risk for: True
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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.
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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
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Karen Cole
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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
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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
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Sarah Getts
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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:
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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