CLINICAL SITUATIONS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVOIDED

Updated 8/25

Learn more about: The Operating Room

The clinical nurse has a responsibility to do the
 best job possible. Below, are new topics that can
help any clinical nurse. Enjoy learning!

Scenario 1: Lynn is a new RN. Her preceptor did 

not do a good job explaining the correct way to do 
an assessment. Lynn is not aware of the mistake 
she is about to make.

Learn more : Was an assessment done?

Learn more about : ARDS, DVT and PE

Learn more about: The Postoperative patient

CARDIOGENIC AND SEPTIC SHOCK

Updated 8/25

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                                            Cardiogenic Shock

Learn more : Cardiogenic shock

Scenario: Mrs. R is a 48 year-old female who has a history
of a previous myocardial infarction. She was admitted 2 days 

ago with mild chest pain. She was resting comfortably when 

she suddenly started feeling short of breath. She is anxious 

and calls the nurse.

     Learn more about : Sepsis  

IDENTIFYING HYPOVOLEMIC AND SPINAL SHOCK

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Updated 7/26

Dear nurses,

Below, new topics and links have been added.

Scenario:The young lady in the image above,
fell off her horse. She sustained a spinal injury.
Spinal shock may be caused by hyperextension
or hyperflexion of the spinal column.Vasogenic
shock may also occur, leading to vasodilation
of the blood vessels, hypotension and bradycardia.

Central cord syndrome typically involves the central
part of the spinal cord. This unusual phenomenon
causes weakness of the upper extremities and minimal
or no weakness of the lower extremities.

About Multiple Sclerosis:

The cause of Multiple Sclerosis is not yet fully understood.
It is considered to be an autoimmune disease that involves
 the central nervous system.

Learn more, by clicking on the link:Multiple sclerosis

Learn more : The Nursing Process

ADDRESSING TRAUMA OF THE CHEST, ABDOMEN AND SPINE

Updated 12/25

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During the summer time, there is an increase 
in outdoor activities. More families and friends 

engage in road trips, camping or hiking.Trauma
may readily occur.

 Learn more about chest, abdominal and spinal
trauma that may occur. Also, enjoy watching the
video: SESSIONS 8 , topics are listed above.

A pneumothorax may occur as a result of a rib fracture.
The punctured lung, collapses.

Scenario: A patient was involved in a car accident. 

Trauma to the chest area, has resulted in a pneumothorax.
He was also having difficulty breathing, so the medical team
initiated CPR and placed an ETT ( endotracheal tube). 
Learn more about: Pneumothorax

 

Learn more about : Sepsis

Trauma can sometimes be prevented!

IDENTIFYING ANOSMIA

Updated 7/25

Anosmia simply means loss of the sense of smell.
It may occur following a traumatic event, or conditions
such as allergies or nasal polyps.

Learn more about the : Cranial nerves

Learn more about: ICP Monitoring

Learn more about: The Endocrine System

UNDERSTANDING THE TRAUMA SCENE

Learn more, by clicking on the link below (SESSIONS 7):

Updated 8 /25

Dear nurses,

Have you ever wondered what happens at the trauma scene?

Have you ever taken care of a patient with a head injury or

Basal Skull Fracture?

Enjoy Learning!

DEFINING DIABETIC COMPLICATIONS AND PATIENT EDUCATION

Updated 8/25

Scenario: Tom was admitted to the ICU, with the clinical
               picture of a patient in Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA).
Learn more about : DKA

  Learn more about: Complications of diabetes?

Would you know how to educate
your  patient about Diabetes and
its complications and misconceptions?

Just click on the link:

Diabetes 

and enjoy learning.

DIABETIC CARE IN THE CLINICAL SETTING

Updated 8/25

Learn more about : Insulin reaction

Avoiding medication errors

Learn more about : Complications of diabetes

                   Diabetic teaching

STROKE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES

Updated 5/26

Scenario: In the image above, Ann is an opera
singer. While on stage, she suddenly starts having
trouble getting her words out. Her right arm also
feels weak. These symptoms are classic of someone
experiencing a stroke.

Signs and stroke symptoms:

- sudden , severe headache
- slurred speech, mental confusion

- nausea and vomiting

- visual disturbances, hearing loss

- facial weakness

- weakness in arm or leg on one side

A CAT scan or MRI or both may be done to 
confirm diagnosis.

Cranial nerves 1 is the - Olfactory nerve

Cranial nerve 2 is the Optic ( vision).

Learn more about : The cranial nerves

Scenario: The patient above, was in respiratory distress
and placed  on mechanical ventilation. It is difficult
for the patient on a ventilator to describe pain. Knowing
how to assess is very important.

This topic , including quiz questions continue here:

Mechanical ventilation

Above, preparation for ICP Monitoring is
being done. Learn more about : ICP Monitoring

Learn more about: The Nursing Process