EMERGENCY SITUATION FOR NURSES

Updated 5/25

A nurse who works in the ER can appreciate,
there are countless ways that an emergency
may occur. A patient who has a car accident
may be admitted for a pneumothorax, or a
patient may be admitted for a  heart attack,
stroke and more.

The clinical scenario above demonstrates
the situation of a new nurse.
She is assigned to the ER and is really
scared. She does not know how to get organized.

** A word of caution. Nursing is a wonderful 
profession. Taking care of the sick and helping
 them to get well, is a great accomplishment.
Perfecting good clinical judgement and
performance, cannot be  accomplished
 by high scores only. 

Scenario: A teenager in the ICU has been
declared brain dead after a gunshot wound. 
An angry family stands outside.

How should a nurse deal with this situation?

A nurse should use good communication skills 
to decrease the anxiety the family is feeling.
A compassionate nurse uses good communication
and tact to win them over.

                 

              
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breath, chest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the links below:
 Nursing Fundamentals-Part3

The Circulatory System


The heart is always at work. Hemodynamics
refers to blood flow. Any obstruction to the
flow of blood in and around the heart, may
lead to failure.

Learn more about: Cardiac assessment, by

clicking on the link below.

Sessions 42 - Clinical scenarios in review  

Dear nurses,

It is important to recognize the importance 
of being a safe nurse. Linda's story continues :

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