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Intensive #1
Some courses (NSG 126 & NSG 121/122) will have simulation experiences at Intensive #1.
Please review the information below to prepare for the four (4) Intensive #1 simulations.
Simulation Expectations
Core Simulation Policies.pdfPlease review the policies and procedures for simulation (document on your left). You are responsible for knowing and understanding them, especially the following:
Code of Conduct
Confidentiality Policy
Data Retention Policy
Physical & Psychological Safety Policies
Separation of Patient Care Materials Policy
Video Recording Policy
Every student will cycle through the four (4) simulations below on one of the intensive #1 days.
Each simulation has a student guide that includes simulation objectives, pre-simulation homework questions, and chart forms specific to that simulation.
Students must review each student guide and complete the pre-simulation homework quiz (questions) in their course.
These student guides are to help prepare students for their simulation experiences.
Focused Assessment Simulation
Focus Assessment Student Guide
Student Guide Marcus Price - Focused Assessment.pdfFocused Assessment Simulation Objectives
Perform a focused cardiac and respiratory assessment on a stable post-operative patient.
Identify signs and symptoms of respiratory abnormalities in a post-operative patient.
Demonstrate empathetic communication with a patient experiencing a post-operative complication.
Focused Assessment Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
Focused Assessment Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
Explain how to perform a focused respiratory and cardiac assessment on Mr. Price.
What are the potential respiratory complications following surgery, and how can they be detected, prevented, and treated?
Describe the appropriate steps for titrating oxygen therapy to meet a patient’s SpO2 needs. What factors should influence your decision to adjust oxygen levels?
What vital signs and clinical indicators would prompt you to contact the Provider immediately for further evaluation in a post-op patient?
How can you use therapeutic communication to reassure and educate a drowsy, anxious, or hypoxic patient?
Infection Control Simulation
Infection Control Simulation Objectives
Demonstrate the appropriate infection control measures, including proper donning and doffing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of contact precautions for a patient with a wound infection.
Analyze the relationship between type 2 diabetes, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, and wound development risk.
Show empathy and understanding while addressing patient concerns.
Infection Control Student Guide
Student Guide Carmen Price - Infection Control.pdfInfection Control Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
Infection Control Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
Discuss the physiological changes associated with diabetes that impair the body's ability to heal and increase infection risk.
Describe the role of peripheral neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease in wound formation and complications.
What are the key signs and symptoms of wound infection?
Outline the steps for implementing contact precautions. Describe the proper PPE needed, the sequence for donning and doffing, and the rationale behind these practices to prevent the spread of infection.
Discuss the emotional impact that chronic conditions like diabetes and vascular disease might have on a patient. Reflect on how you, as a healthcare provider, would approach communication to support a patient’s emotional well-being during their treatment.
Safety Simulation
Safety Simulation Student Guide
Student Guide Carmen Price - Safety.pdfSafety Simulation Objectives
Identify and mitigate patient safety risks.
Explain the importance of patient identification and fall prevention.
Demonstrate empathy when addressing safety concerns with the patient.
Safety Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
Safety Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
What are some common environmental safety hazards in a patient care environment? Describe how these hazards could potentially affect patients and what steps you would take to address them.
Explain the importance of confirming a patient's identity before providing care. What are the two identifiers typically used, and what could be the consequences of failing to verify patient identity accurately?
Why is it important for patients to have easy access to the call light? Discuss how this impacts patient safety, especially for those who may need assistance.
List and explain key components of fall prevention protocols in a healthcare setting. How might these protocols help in preventing harm for patients with various physical limitations?
Reflect on the role of empathy and communication in ensuring patient safety. How can you reassure a patient who expresses concerns about their safety, and what strategies can you use to address those concerns effectively?
NG Tube Medication Administration Simulation
NG Med Admin Simulation Objectives
Demonstrate correct medication preparation and administration via NG tube.
Communicate effectively with the patient about the NG tube and medication changes, including addressing discomfort or concerns.
Perform a focused gastrointestinal and pain assessment prior to medication administration to evaluate tolerance and detect complications.
NG Med Admin Student Guide
Student Guide Tanya Ortiz - NG Med Administration.pdfNG Med Administration Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
NG Med Administration Pre-Simulation Homework Questions
What are the steps for verifying correct NG tube placement before administering medications?
Which types of oral medications should never be crushed or given via an NG tube, and why?
How do you determine if medications are compatible when administering multiple meds through an NG tube?
What is the proper flushing protocol before, between, and after giving medications via an NG tube?
How do you safely pause and restart NG suction during medication administration?
What are the potential complications of NG tube medication administration, and how should they be prevented or reported?
How do you modify communication and patient education when administering medications through an NG tube?
What assessment findings would indicate that NG medication administration should be delayed or withheld?
How should medications administered via NG tube be documented in the patient chart?
What strategies should nurses use when a patient is anxious, confused, or resistant to receiving medications through a tube?
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