Sim Scenario 4
Sim Scenario 4
Sim Scenario 4
Scenario I
The following scenarios were designed for the beginning of the semester skills check-offs
for the fourth semester students. The skills including vital signs, IV medications,
abbreviated physical assessments and catheterizations.
Objectives:
1. Assessment and recognition of the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure
a. Assess for respiratory problems related to congestive heart failure
b. Assess vital signs related to congestive heart failure
c. Assess for dysrhythmias
d. Assess Intake and Output for other signs of fluid retention.
2. Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting.
a. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician
b. Implement new orders received from the physician
c. Chart findings on the appropriate charting sheets
3. Select appropriate interventions
a. Check vital signs.
b. Oxygen – Apply 2-4 L/nasal cannula as ordered
c. Insert a Foley catheter
d. Complete an assessment specific to evaluate congestive heart failure.
e. Administer an IV medication
4. Monitor therapeutic response to interventions (Outcomes).
a. Monitor that patient will not have difficulty breathing and will maintain
oxygen saturations at > 90%.
b. Monitor urinary output
Case study: You are working the day shift at Butler Simulation Hospital. John Sims, a
seventy-five year old male was admitted to your unit with hypertension, peripheral edema
and shortness of breath. He has a past history of congestive heart failure. He was started
on oxygen at 4 L via nasal canula and given 40 mg furosemide IV in the ER. His chest x-
ray showed bilateral effusions in both lower lobes of his lungs. The ER doctor sent
preliminary orders and said his primary care doctor would be in to write further
medication orders. In report the ER nurse told you that John had taken his digoxin and
aspirin this AM. It is now 1300. Begin initiating the orders from the order sheet.
Butler Clinical Learning Center Simulation Orders
DATE TIME
0730 ADMIT TO: ⌧Telemetry Floor Non-telemetry Floor
DIAGNOSIS: Diabetes, R/O Myocardial Infarction, ⌧CHF, S/P CABG, Chest Pain,
Head Injury, Stroke, GI Bleed, S/P Lung surgery______, S/P abdominal surgery____,
S/P ortho surgery_______, MVC________, HTN,
Cancer____________ Other_____________
ALLERGIES: ⌧No Yes If yes, list:
Digoxin 0.5 mg po q. AM
______________________________________________________________
(Treatments) ⌧ Place Foley to DD
Dressing Changes _______________________________
Place NG Tube
Other _________
LAB TESTS:
CBC Chem 7 Routine UA
Others________________________________
X-Rays: ⌧ chest x-ray in AM Other ________________________________
ECG stat if chest pain occurs, notify MD
Additional orders
Furosemide IV on admission 40 mg
to floor
MOM po prn 30 ml
Signature/Initials
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
0845 BMP
Sodium 135 mEq/L
Potassium 2.9 mEq/L (L)
Chloride 96 mEq/l
Magnesium 2.1 mg/dL
0845 ABGs
pH 7.35
PaCO2 35 mm Hg
PaO2 77 mm Hg (L)
SO2 88 % (L)
Check each item. If “yes,” explain in blank space to right. List explanation by item number.
ITEM Yes No
12. Have you been refused employment or been unable
to hold a job or stay in school because of:
a. Sensitivity to chemicals? x
b. Inability to perform certain motions? x
c. Inability to assume certain positions? x
d. Other medical reasons? (If yes, give reasons.) x
13. Have you ever been treated for a mental condition? x Heart problems 2004
(If yes, describe and give age at which occurred.)
14. Have you had, or have you been advised to have, any x
operation? (If yes, describe and give age at which
occurred.)
15. Have you ever been a patient in any type of hospital? x
(If yes, specify when, where, why, and name of doctor
and complete address of hospital.)
16. Have you consulted or been treated by clinics, x
physicians, healers, or other practitioners within the past
5 years for other than minor illnesses? (If yes, give
complete address of doctor, hospital, clinic, and details.)
17. Have you ever been discharged from military service x
because of physical, mental, or other reasons? (If yes,
specify.)
18. Have you ever received, is there pending, or have x
you ever applied for pension or compensation for
existing disability? (If yes, specify what kind, granted by
whom, and reason.)
19. Have you ever been diagnosed with a learning x
disability? (If yes, give type and what is needed to help
overcome.)
20. List all immunizations received
26a. Typed or Printed Name of Physician or Examiner 26b. Signature 26c. Date Patient Label Here
The following scenarios were designed for the beginning of the semester skills check-offs
for the fourth semester students. The skills including vital signs, IV medications,
abbreviated physical assessments and catheterizations.
Objectives:
1. Assessment and recognition of the signs and symptoms of pulmonary edema
related to renal failure
c. Assess for respiratory problems related to pulmonary edema
d. Assess vital signs related to renal failure/pulmonary edema
e. Assess for respiratory distress
f. Assess Intake and Output for other signs of fluid retention.
2. Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting.
g. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician
h. Implement new orders received from the physician
i. Chart findings on the appropriate charting sheets
3. Select appropriate interventions
j. Check vital signs.
k. Oxygen – Apply 2-4 L/nasal cannula as ordered
l. Insert a Foley catheter
m. Complete an assessment specific to evaluate pulmonary edema.
n. Administer an IV medication
4. Monitor therapeutic response to interventions (Outcomes).
o. Monitor that patient will not have difficulty breathing and will maintain
oxygen saturations at > 90%.
p. Monitor urinary output
Case study: It is shift change and you were assigned Joel A Sims who was admitted to
your unit yesterday with a new diagnosis of renal disease. The night nurse reports that
about one hour ago Joel had difficulty breathing and crackles in both lungs. His blood
pressure is steadily rising. At 0630 it was 172/114. She notified the physician. He
ordered stat Bumetanide and Hydralazine along with some other new orders. She gave
the Bumetanide and was waiting for the Hydralazine to arrive from the pharmacy. X-ray
was just completing the portable chest x-ray. The unit secretary calls that the hydralazine
has just arrived from pharmacy. Using the order sheet begin the care on your patient.
Butler Clinical Learning Center Simulation Orders
DATE TIME
1500 ADMIT TO: ⌧Telemetry Floor Non-telemetry Floor
DIAGNOSIS: Diabetes, R/O Myocardial Infarction, CHF, S/P CABG, Chest Pain,
Head Injury, Stroke, GI Bleed, S/P Lung surgery______, S/P abdominal surgery____,
S/P ortho surgery_______, MVC________, HTN, Cancer____________ Other: renal
disease
ALLERGIES: ⌧No Yes If yes, list:
hydralazine 40 mg IV now
______________________________________________________________
(Treatments) ⌧ Place Foley to DD now
Dressing Changes _______________________________
Place NG Tube
Other _________
LAB TESTS:
CBC ⌧ Chem 7 Routine UA
⌧ Others:_renal profile, serum creatine
X-Rays: ⌧ chest x-ray in AM Other ________________________________
ECG stat if chest pain occurs, notify MD
Additional orders
Hydralazine IV now 40 mg
MOM po prn 30 ml
Signature/Initials
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
0845 BMP
Sodium 135 mEq/L
Potassium 2.9 mEq/L (L)
Chloride 96 mEq/l
CO2 20 mEq/L (L)
Magnesium 1.9 mg/dL
Note: This information is for official and medically-confidential use only and will not be released to unauthorized persons.
1. Name of Patient (First, Middle, Last) 2. Identification Number 3. Date of Birth
Joel A Sims 0023033375 12/23/32
4a. Home street address 5. Examining Facility
1932 North First Butler Community College
4b. City State Zip Code Simulation Hospital
Yourtown KS 67042
6. Patient’s occupation 7a. Height b. Weight
Retired electrical engineer 5’ 11” 81 Kg
8. Current Used Medications at Home 9. Allergies ( include medications, latex, bee stings and food)
26a. Typed or Printed Name of Physician or Examiner 26b. Signature 26c. Date Patient Label Here
Objectives:
5. Assessment and recognition of the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure
a. Assess for respiratory problems related to congestive heart failure
b. Assess vital signs related to congestive heart failure
c. Assess for dysrhythmias
d. Assess Intake and Output for other signs of fluid retention.
6. Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting.
a. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician
b. Implement new orders received from the physician
c. Chart findings on the appropriate charting sheets
7. Select appropriate interventions
a. Check vital signs.
b. Oxygen – Apply 2-4 L/nasal cannula as ordered
c. Insert a Foley catheter
d. Complete an assessment specific to evaluate congestive heart failure.
e. Administer an IV medication
8. Monitor therapeutic response to interventions (Outcomes).
a. Monitor that patient will not have difficulty breathing and will maintain
oxygen saturations at > 90%.
b. Monitor urinary output
Case study: You are working the day shift at Butler Simulation Hospital. Sally Sims, a
seventy-two year old female was admitted to your unit with hypertension, peripheral
edema and shortness of breath. She has a past history of congestive heart failure. She
was started on oxygen at 4 L via nasal canula and given 40 mg furosemide IV in the ER.
Her chest x-ray showed bilateral effusions in both lower lobes of his lungs. The ER
doctor sent preliminary orders and said his primary care doctor would be in to write
further medication orders. In report the ER nurse told you that Sally had taken her
digoxin and aspirin this AM. It is now 1300. Begin initiating the orders from the order
sheet.
Butler Clinical Learning Center Simulation Orders
DATE TIME
0730 ADMIT TO: ⌧Telemetry Floor Non-telemetry Floor
DIAGNOSIS: Diabetes, R/O Myocardial Infarction, ⌧CHF, S/P CABG, Chest Pain,
Head Injury, Stroke, GI Bleed, S/P Lung surgery______, S/P abdominal surgery____,
S/P ortho surgery_______, MVC________, HTN,
Cancer____________ Other_____________
ALLERGIES: ⌧No Yes If yes, list:
Digoxin 0.5 mg po q. AM
______________________________________________________________
(Treatments) ⌧ Place Foley to DD
Dressing Changes _______________________________
Place NG Tube
Other _________
LAB TESTS:
CBC Chem 7 Routine UA
Others________________________________
X-Rays: ⌧ chest x-ray in AM Other ________________________________
ECG stat if chest pain occurs, notify MD
Additional orders
Furosemide IV on admission 40 mg
to floor
MOM po prn 30 ml
Signature/Initials
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
0845 BMP
Sodium 135 mEq/L
Potassium 2.9 mEq/L (L)
Chloride 96 mEq/l
Magnesium 2.1 mg/dL
0845 ABGs
pH 7.35
PaCO2 35 mm Hg
PaO2 77 mm Hg (L)
SO2 88 % (L)
Check each item. If “yes,” explain in blank space to right. List explanation by item number.
ITEM Yes No
12. Have you been refused employment or been unable
to hold a job or stay in school because of:
a. Sensitivity to chemicals? x
b. Inability to perform certain motions? x
c. Inability to assume certain positions? x
d. Other medical reasons? (If yes, give reasons.) x Hysterectomy 1998 at Butler Simulation Hospital
13. Have you ever been treated for a mental condition? x
(If yes, describe and give age at which occurred.) Heart problems 2004
14. Have you had, or have you been advised to have, any x
operation? (If yes, describe and give age at which
occurred.)
15. Have you ever been a patient in any type of hospital? x
(If yes, specify when, where, why, and name of doctor
and complete address of hospital.)
16. Have you consulted or been treated by clinics, x
physicians, healers, or other practitioners within the past
5 years for other than minor illnesses? (If yes, give
complete address of doctor, hospital, clinic, and details.)
17. Have you ever been discharged from military service x
because of physical, mental, or other reasons? (If yes,
specify.)
18. Have you ever received, is there pending, or have x
you ever applied for pension or compensation for
existing disability? (If yes, specify what kind, granted by
whom, and reason.)
19. Have you ever been diagnosed with a learning x
disability? (If yes, give type and what is needed to help
overcome.)
20. List all immunizations received
26a. Typed or Printed Name of Physician or Examiner 26b. Signature 26c. Date Patient Label Here
The following scenarios were designed for the beginning of the semester skills check-offs
for the fourth semester students. The skills including vital signs, IV medications,
abbreviated physical assessments and catheterizations.
Objectives:
1. Assessment and recognition of the signs and symptoms of pulmonary edema
related to renal failure
c. Assess for respiratory problems related to pulmonary edema
d. Assess vital signs related to renal failure/pulmonary edema
e. Assess for respiratory distress
f. Assess Intake and Output for other signs of fluid retention.
2. Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting.
g. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician
h. Implement new orders received from the physician
i. Chart findings on the appropriate charting sheets
3. Select appropriate interventions
j. Check vital signs.
k. Oxygen – Apply 2-4 L/nasal cannula as ordered
l. Insert a Foley catheter
m. Complete an assessment specific to evaluate pulmonary edema.
n. Administer an IV medication
4. Monitor therapeutic response to interventions (Outcomes).
o. Monitor that patient will not have difficulty breathing and will maintain
oxygen saturations at > 90%.
p. Monitor urinary output
Case study: It is shift change and you were assigned Sarah A Sims, a 78 year old female,
who was admitted to your unit yesterday with a new diagnosis of renal disease. The
night nurse reports that about one hour ago Sarah had difficulty breathing and crackles in
both lungs. Her blood pressure is steadily rising. At 0630 it was 172/114. The nurse
notified the physician. He ordered stat Bumetanide and Hydralazine along with some
other new orders. She gave the Bumetanide and was waiting for the Hydralazine to
arrive from the pharmacy. X-ray was just completing the portable chest x-ray. The unit
secretary calls that the hydralazine has just arrived from pharmacy. Using the order sheet
begin the care on your patient.
Butler Clinical Learning Center Simulation Orders
DATE TIME
1500 ADMIT TO: ⌧Telemetry Floor Non-telemetry Floor
DIAGNOSIS: Diabetes, R/O Myocardial Infarction, CHF, S/P CABG, Chest Pain,
Head Injury, Stroke, GI Bleed, S/P Lung surgery______, S/P abdominal surgery____,
S/P ortho surgery_______, MVC________, HTN, Cancer____________ Other: renal
disease
ALLERGIES: ⌧No Yes If yes, list:
hydralazine 40 mg IV now
______________________________________________________________
(Treatments) ⌧ Place Foley to DD now
Dressing Changes _______________________________
Place NG Tube
Other _________
LAB TESTS:
CBC ⌧ Chem 7 Routine UA
⌧ Others:_renal profile, serum creatine
X-Rays: ⌧ chest x-ray in AM Other ________________________________
ECG stat if chest pain occurs, notify MD
Additional orders
Hydralazine IV now 40 mg
MOM po prn 30 ml
Signature/Initials
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
Note: This information is for official and medically-confidential use only and will not be released to unauthorized persons.
1. Name of Patient (First, Middle, Last) 2. Identification Number 3. Date of Birth
Sarah A Sims 0023033378 9/17/32
4a. Home street address 5. Examining Facility
1932 North First Butler Community College
4b. City State Zip Code Simulation Hospital
Yourtown KS 67042
6. Patient’s occupation 7a. Height b. Weight
Retired school teacher 5’ 4” 69 Kg
8. Current Used Medications at Home 9. Allergies ( include medications, latex, bee stings and food)
26a. Typed or Printed Name of Physician or Examiner 26b. Signature 26c. Date Patient Label Here
Objectives:
9. Assessment and recognition of the signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure
a. Assess for respiratory problems related to congestive heart failure
b. Assess vital signs related to congestive heart failure
c. Assess for dysrhythmias
d. Assess Intake and Output for other signs of fluid retention.
10. Initiate interdisciplinary collaboration in a hospital setting.
a. Report changes in the patient’s condition to the physician
b. Implement new orders received from the physician
c. Chart findings on the appropriate charting sheets
11. Select appropriate interventions
a. Check vital signs.
b. Oxygen – Apply 2-4 L/nasal cannula as ordered
c. Insert a Foley catheter
d. Complete an assessment specific to evaluate congestive heart failure.
e. Administer an IV medication
12. Monitor therapeutic response to interventions (Outcomes).
a. Monitor that patient will not have difficulty breathing and will maintain
oxygen saturations at > 90%.
b. Monitor urinary output
Case study: You are working the day shift at Butler Simulation Hospital. Chad Sims, a
seventy-seven year old male was admitted to your unit with hypertension, peripheral
edema and shortness of breath. He has a past history of congestive heart failure. He was
started on oxygen at 4 L via nasal canula and given 40 mg furosemide IV in the ER. His
chest x-ray showed bilateral effusions in both lower lobes of his lungs. The ER doctor
sent preliminary orders and said his primary care doctor would be in to write further
medication orders. In report the ER nurse told you that Chad had taken his digoxin and
aspirin this AM. It is now 1300. Begin initiating the orders from the order sheet.
Butler Clinical Learning Center Simulation Orders
DATE TIME
0730 ADMIT TO: ⌧Telemetry Floor Non-telemetry Floor
DIAGNOSIS: Diabetes, R/O Myocardial Infarction, ⌧CHF, S/P CABG, Chest Pain,
Head Injury, Stroke, GI Bleed, S/P Lung surgery______, S/P abdominal surgery____,
S/P ortho surgery_______, MVC________, HTN,
Cancer____________ Other_____________
ALLERGIES: ⌧No Yes If yes, list:
Digoxin 0.5 mg po q. AM
______________________________________________________________
(Treatments) ⌧ Place Foley to DD
Dressing Changes _______________________________
Place NG Tube
Other _________
LAB TESTS:
CBC Chem 7 Routine UA
Others________________________________
X-Rays: ⌧ chest x-ray in AM Other ________________________________
ECG stat if chest pain occurs, notify MD
Additional orders
Furosemide IV on admission 40 mg
to floor
MOM po prn 30 ml
Signature/Initials
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
___________________________/ / ______
0845 BMP
Sodium 135 mEq/L
Potassium 2.9 mEq/L (L)
Chloride 96 mEq/l
Magnesium 2.1 mg/dL
0845 ABGs
pH 7.35
PaCO2 35 mm Hg
PaO2 77 mm Hg (L)
SO2 88 % (L)
Check each item. If “yes,” explain in blank space to right. List explanation by item number.
ITEM Yes No
12. Have you been refused employment or been unable
to hold a job or stay in school because of:
a. Sensitivity to chemicals? x
b. Inability to perform certain motions? x
c. Inability to assume certain positions? x Repair of inguinal hernia 1987
d. Other medical reasons? (If yes, give reasons.) x
13. Have you ever been treated for a mental condition? x Heart problems 2004
(If yes, describe and give age at which occurred.)
14. Have you had, or have you been advised to have, any x
operation? (If yes, describe and give age at which
occurred.)
15. Have you ever been a patient in any type of hospital? x
(If yes, specify when, where, why, and name of doctor
and complete address of hospital.)
16. Have you consulted or been treated by clinics, x
physicians, healers, or other practitioners within the past
5 years for other than minor illnesses? (If yes, give
complete address of doctor, hospital, clinic, and details.)
17. Have you ever been discharged from military service x
because of physical, mental, or other reasons? (If yes,
specify.)
18. Have you ever received, is there pending, or have x
you ever applied for pension or compensation for
existing disability? (If yes, specify what kind, granted by
whom, and reason.)
19. Have you ever been diagnosed with a learning x
disability? (If yes, give type and what is needed to help
overcome.)
20. List all immunizations received
26a. Typed or Printed Name of Physician or Examiner 26b. Signature 26c. Date Patient Label Here
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