vSim Health Assessment Case 7: Jared Griffin
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did you feel throughout the simulation experience? I was a bit nervous throughout this simulation
experience. I was not quite sure what to do.
What do you think went well?
I think the cardiac assessment went well.
Scenario Analysis Questions*
EBP/PCC Describe the components of a focused cardiovascular assessment.
The components of a focused cardiovascular assessment include asking the patient if he has chest
pain, shortness of breath, edema, cough, fatigue, leg pain, swelling, and history of past
illnesses and injury. Inspect the neck, thorax, arms and legs, capillary refill for cyanosis.
Auscultate the heart and lung and watch out for abnormal sounds. Get the radial and pedal
pulse.
PCC What cardiovascular assessment findings were significant for Jared Griffin?
Patient had irregular heart sounds. He had knee pain of a scale of 3/10.
S/T&C Describe the appropriate SBAR communication to the provider in the chart below.
Situation Jared Griffin is a 63-year-old male that came
in this morning for a right total knee
arthroplasty. After Mr. Griffin’s PT, he stated
that he was not feeling well. He said that his
heart is skipping.
Background
The patient has a history of osteoarthritis,
mild hypertension and irregular heart rhythm.
He is a carrier of MRSA and is currently
under contact precautions.
Assessment The patient is alert and oriented. BP 130/78,
pulse is 90 and irregular, SpO2 97%, temp is
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Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did you feel throughout the simulation experience? I was a bit nervous throughout this simulation
experience. I was not quite sure what to do.
What do you think went well?
I think the cardiac assessment went well.
Scenario Analysis Questions*
EBP/PCC Describe the components of a focused cardiovascular assessment.
The components of a focused cardiovascular assessment include asking the patient if he has chest
pain, shortness of breath, edema, cough, fatigue, leg pain, swelling, and history of past
illnesses and injury. Inspect the neck, thorax, arms and legs, capillary refill for cyanosis.
Auscultate the heart and lung and watch out for abnormal sounds. Get the radial and pedal
pulse.
PCC What cardiovascular assessment findings were significant for Jared Griffin?
Patient had irregular heart sounds. He had knee pain of a scale of 3/10.
S/T&C Describe the appropriate SBAR communication to the provider in the chart below.
Situation Jared Griffin is a 63-year-old male that came
in this morning for a right total knee
arthroplasty. After Mr. Griffin’s PT, he stated
that he was not feeling well. He said that his
heart is skipping.
Background
The patient has a history of osteoarthritis,
mild hypertension and irregular heart rhythm.
He is a carrier of MRSA and is currently
under contact precautions.
Assessment The patient is alert and oriented. BP 130/78,
pulse is 90 and irregular, SpO2 97%, temp is
From vSim for Nursing | Health Assessment. © Wolters Kluwer.
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