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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 -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| 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/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 - 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| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -vSIM Skyler Hansen Diabetes Medical Case 5: Skyler Hansen Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? I did feel more prepared for this scenario. I felt I knew a lot about diabetes versus other diseases that we have had scenarios over previously. Before the scenario started, I was able to think about what I would need to do. My original thought was I need to assess him then take his glucose level. I decided...

Case |Elaborated| NURS 310 - Nursing Assessment for the RN -vSIM Skyler Hansen Diabetes Medical Case 5: Skyler Hansen Guided Reflection Questions 1. How did the scenario make you feel? I did feel more prepared for this scenario. I felt I knew a lot about diabetes versus other diseases that we have had scenarios over previously. Before the scenario started, I was able to think about what I would need to do. My original thought was I need to assess him then take his glucose level. I decided...