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. •...

Case |Elaborated| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -VSD-Mandy Gray-Paediatric History of Present Problem: Mandy Gray is a two-month-old infant born with a large ventricular septal defect (VSD) that was diagnosed by her pediatrician during her two-week infant check-up. The parents called her pediatric cardiology clinic because Mandy was breathing faster and showed signs of increased work of breathing. Her mother states that she is having difficulty nursing because she tires easily ...