NR 340: SIMULATION LAB PREPARATORY WORK

NR 340: SIMULATION LAB PREPARATORY WORK

  1. Discuss the Nursing Actions related to assisting with intubation and verifying placement.
  2. Describe three methods to determine correct placement of the endotracheal tube.
  3. Explain the difference between oxygenation and ventilation.
    1. List two ways to improve ventilation.
    2. List two ways to improve oxygenation.
  4. There is an order for an inhaled bronchodilator for a patient with a severe asthma attack.
    1. What instructions should be given to the asthma patient receiving inhaled medication by Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) for the first time?
    2. How would you assess the patient’s understanding of the instructions?
  5. Describe SBAR communication and discuss its application in the critical care environment.
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  1. Interpret the following EKG
  2. Name this rhythm:
  3. Describe the treatment for a patient with this rhythm
    1. If the patient is symptomatic, Atropine and Transcutaneous pacing could be two treatments for this rhythm and thereafter, a permanent pacemaker could be placed.
  4. Interpret the following EKG
  5. Name this rhythm:
  6. Describe the treatment for a patient with this rhythm
    1. If there is a pulse, Cardioversion, after sedation would be the next step
    2. If there isn’t a pulse, Defibrillation and medications (Amiodarone, Epinephrine and Vasopressin) are in line.
  7. Identify possible complications following coronary stent placement and nursing care designed to prevent these complications.
  8. What should be included in a complete neurovascular assessment to the lower extremities following a cardiac catheterization?
  9. Are there any special considerations when caring for a blind patient?
  10. Describe the anatomical landmarks used for identifying the phlebostatic axis.
  11. Explain the purpose of zero-calibration the transducer on a pressure monitoring system.

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