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NR 340 Week 6 Assignment: Clinical Simulation Prep PacketDirections: This assignment is to be completed independently (it is not a group assignment!) and
turned in on your assigned clinical simulation day. Late submissions will not be accepted.
The purpose of this assignment is to prepare you to complete the corresponding clinical
simulation scenarios related to coronary artery disease and hypertensive crisis respectively.
Resources to complete this assignment include the following:
A. Lewis Medical-Surgical Nursing, 9th edition. Prevention of osteoporosis (p. 1555) and hip
replacement post-operative management (p.1526-1527).
B. Sole textbook Pulmonary Embolism (p. 423-425) and thrombolytic candidates (p. 382).
C. Stroke/TPA articles posted on shell
This assignment is worth 50 points.
Susan Weil Simulation Scenario
1. What is the nurse’s role in providing family centered care during and after a crisis?
(1 point)
The nurse’s role in communication with family members and patients is to be involved
during and after a crisis. The nurse should share information with family and patient that
is clear and avoid using medical jargon, the nurse should also be truthful and show
respect for the family and patients needs and listen to what information they have to
provide. The nurse should also provide comfort and support to the family members, be
aware of family strengths, and have respect for different methods of coping.
, 2. What pharmacological and non-pharmacological comfort measures can be used for
a post-operative patient? (2 points)
Pharmacological: Opoids - morphine, dilaudid, fentanyl
Non-pharmacological: Guided imagery, relaxation or breathing techniques, active
listening, re-positioning, and therapeutic touch, sedative music, limit noise and lighting,
explanation of all procedures and interventions.
3. What vital nursing assessment data should be gathered on a patient post hip
replacement surgery? (3 points)
Pain level (0-10), vital signs, check surgical site dressing for drainage and signs of
infections, bowel sounds, lungs sounds and perfusion
4. Describe the major complications that can arise for patients who are post-operative
hip injury/replacement? (3 points)
DVT, PE, stroke, infection, falls
5. Describe the pathophysiologic process of a pulmonary embolism. Include the
typical origin site of a pulmonary embolism. (3 points)
There is a blockage in a blood vessel that forms a blood clot (thrombus). The thrombus
dislodges from the blood vessel and travels through the blood until it becomes stuck in a
blood vessel in the lungs and occludes blood flow. Pulmonary embolism happens most
commonly due to mobilization of a clot from deep venous thrombosis in the lower leg.
6. What are 3 signs and symptoms associated with a pulmonary embolism? (2 points)
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