NURS 310 Nursing Assessment for the RN (NURS 310)

Case|Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN - Vsims Carl Shapiro Vanessa Forrest Angina is usually caused by atherosclerotic disease. Almost invariably, angina is associated with a significant obstruction of at least one major coronary artery. Normally, the myocardium extracts a large amount of oxygen from the coronary circulation to meet its continuous demands. When demand increases, flow through the coronary arteries needs to be increased. When there is a blockage in a c...

Case |Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -vSIM-Stan Checketts. Surgical Case 2: Stan Checketts Documentation Assignments 1. Describe your focused assessment of Stan Checketts’ abdomen. • Focused assessment regarding Mr. Checketts was to inspect, auscultate, palpate and percuss the abdomen to gather information regarding the client’s initial complaint. • Assessment presented decreased turgor, skin cold and clammy, hyperactive bowel sounds, tender upon p...

Case|Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN - Vsims Carl Shapiro Vanessa Forrest Angina is usually caused by atherosclerotic disease. Almost invariably, angina is associated with a significant obstruction of at least one major coronary artery. Normally, the myocardium extracts a large amount of oxygen from the coronary circulation to meet its continuous demands. When demand increases, flow through the coronary arteries needs to be increased. When there is a blockage in ...

Case |Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSIM Steps Sandra Littlefield 0:00 Patient 0:00 You checked scene safety. It was correct to check scene safety in order to maintain your own safety. 0:06 You introduced yourself. 0:33 You washed your hands. 0:42 You identified the patient. 0:56 You asked if the patient had any known allergies. 1:11 You asked the patient: Can you tell me a little bit more about what's going on with you today? It was appropriate to as...

Case |Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSIM Steps Sandra Littlefield 0:00 Patient 0:00 You checked scene safety. It was correct to check scene safety in order to maintain your own safety. 0:06 You introduced yourself. 0:33 You washed your hands. 0:42 You identified the patient. 0:56 You asked if the patient had any known allergies. 1:11 You asked the patient: Can you tell me a little bit more about what's going on with you today? It was appropriate to as...

Case|Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSIM RED YODER part 1 Guided Reflection Guided Reflection Questions Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Red Yoder’s case make you feel? The home assessment was a new simulation for me. In this scenario the regular head to toe assessment wasn’t necessary, but it never hurts to get a full picture of the patient. This simulation provided extensive practice with asking questions and gaining a health pic...

Case|Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSIM RED YODER part 1 Guided Reflection Guided Reflection Questions Opening Questions How did the simulated experience of Red Yoder’s case make you feel? The home assessment was a new simulation for me. In this scenario the regular head to toe assessment wasn’t necessary, but it never hurts to get a full picture of the patient. This simulation provided extensive practice with asking questions and gaining a health pic...

Case |Elaborated| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSim Edith Jacobson - Neurological Cognitive System Assessment 1. Document your findings related to the focused assessment regarding Mrs. Jacobson’s neurologic status. Include her responses to your assessment. • When I checked her pupils, they were round and reactive to light. • During her mini-cog assessment, she did great. She was able to repeat the words I told her to remember and drew the correct time on the clock. •...

Exam |Elaborated/Answered| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN --VSim Doris Bowman How did the scenario make you feel? I really enjoyed the scenario with patient Doris Bowman. Doris is a 39-year old female who underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingooopherectomy. This is the removal of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tubes. She tolerated the procedure well. Doris has an abdominal incision covered with a 4x4 gauze dressing and there is no drainage. I...