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Recognize Sepsis Early- Lippincott 4:35 1. 1. What is MRSA? 3:58 0. 1.

Morning Simulation . Each student will watch all 3 simulations. 1. There is a clinical companion to follow for each one- fill in your answers to those questions. 1.

OSCE Clinical Skills Videos- Headache 0. Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination- OSCE Clinical Skills Video 1. If these videos do not work from the link, then go to the Online School of Nursing page scroll down to ADN and click to open the courses Open Health Assessment Click on the tab General Survey then choose General Survey and Vital Signs in Adult Videos this will open the Bates’ Visual Guide to Physical Examination Click on the tab OSCE Clinical Skills Videos 1. Montgomery College Simulation Video: Sepsis 1. 1.

360o Simulation: Caring for a Septic Patient (this one is really cool- interactive, you can move the camera view) 2. (Part 1) 8:42 (Part 2) 6:48 2. (Part 3) 5:07 Bates’ Physical Exam Case #13 David is a 21-year-old college student who comes into the provider’s office with a complaint of headache. As you watch this encounter, you will be asked to answer questions while the image on the screen freezes. These questions will engage you in practicing the skills of focused history taking, physical examination, and clinical reasoning as you develop your preliminary differential diagnosis. You are expected to develop three diagnoses with supporting history and physical examination findings, and to list the diagnostic workup studies you would order.

You will have time to record your findings and receive feedback. You may go back to review the video again. What are 3 potential diagnoses? Explain your rationale to support each diagnosis. What symptoms does he offer?

Summarize how David describes his headache. What other associated symptoms does he report? David’s vital signs are: BP 100/60 HR 100 RR 20 T 99.1 Are any of these vital signs abnormal or concerning? If so, why? If not, why not?

What areas of the assessment are important to complete at this time? What abnormal assessment findings are identified? Describe the Babinski reflex. Why is this important? Describe the Brudzinski sign.

Why is this important? What does a positive sign indicate? Describe the Kernig sign. Why is this important? What does a positive sign indicate?

Now that you have obtained information and completed the assessment on David, what are 3 potential diagnoses? List in order of priority and give your rationale. What are 3 diagnostic studies you will complete? List in order of priority. What is the purpose of each diagnostic study?

360o Simulation: Caring for a Septic Patient Mr. Jerry Smith, 59 y/o male, arrives via ambulance to the emergency department. He reportedly has a fever. EMS inserted a 22 g IV to the left hand and Normal Saline is infusing. Hx- Paraplegia, HTN EMS Vital Signs: BP 140/80 HR 110 RR 16 SpO2 98% Room Air Patient is met by the ED team.

He reports a fever since the morning, staff gave him one ES Tylenol and he says “I think it helped a little”. Currently the patient denies pain. He has an indwelling urinary catheter. He reports that his paraplegia starts at the level of his umbilicus. What are the initial assessment findings by the nurse?

Doctor Barker? Are you concerned about this patient upon arrival to the ED? Please explain your rationale. The nurse is attempting to insert an IV, but the patient has poor vascular access. After a couple attempts, the nurse was able to obtain some of the blood for labs.

What problems can this lead to? Mr. Smith has reported that he was hospitalized for a UTI about one year ago. He has had the indwelling urinary catheter in place since his accident about 5 years ago. His current catheter has been in place for one month.

How often should a urinary catheter be changed? How do you obtain a urine sample from the catheter? Dr. Barker states the patient has SIRS criteria and has ordered the following: CBC CMP Lactate Blood cultures Urinalysis and urine culture Chest X-ray What would you expect to find that is consistent with infection? Since this is a small hospital, they utilize eICU nursing.

The patient is started on Zosyn 3.375 Gm for the UTI and previous history of pseudomonas. They added Vancomycin one gram for antibiotic coverage for the sacral wound. Staff still have not been able to obtain additional IV access, so Dr. Barker places an intraosseous line in the left humerus. The patient is given IV fluids at 30 mL/kg.

The patient weighs 100kg. How much IV fluid should he receive? Over what period of time? While monitoring the patient, the eICU nurse alerts the staff to a change in the patient’s mental status. After his IV fluids have infused his BP remains low.

Dr. Barker has ordered the patient to be transferred to the larger hospital. Additionally ordered Norepinephrine 4 mcg/min, and to titrate to keep the MAP > 65 mmHg. Calculate the infusion rate for the Norepinephrine 4 mcg/min. Available is 8mg in 250 mL % Dextrose.

Paper For Above instruction

In the landscape of critical nursing assessments and interventions, the importance of recognizing early signs of sepsis, implementing timely interventions, and understanding complex patient presentations cannot be overstated. This paper explores the comprehensive preparation required for Clinical Day 6, focusing on the management of infections, sepsis recognition, and the clinical skills necessary to care for septic and neurologically compromised patients. Emphasizing the significance of simulation-based learning, this discussion integrates evidence-based practices to enhance nursing competency in preventing, identifying, and managing infections and septic shock.

Early recognition of sepsis is fundamental to improving patient outcomes. Sepsis, a dysregulated host response to infection leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction, requires prompt identification and treatment. The CDC emphasizes recognizing early symptoms such as fever, tachycardia, tachypnea, and altered mental status. The videos provided in the simulation preparations deliver vital insights into clinical signs of sepsis, such as hypotension, increased lactate levels, and altered mental alertness, which are critical markers for nurses to monitor (Rudd et al., 2020). Nurses must be skilled in assessing these signs efficiently to instigate early intervention, including aggressive fluid resuscitation and timely antibiotic administration, as outlined in the Surviving Sepsis Campaign guidelines (Rhodes et al., 2017).

Managing infections like MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) requires specific knowledge regarding transmission, colonization, and treatment protocols. MRSA is a significant healthcare-associated pathogen resistant to many antibiotics, necessitating strict infection control practices such as contact precautions, hand hygiene, and environment decontamination (Kallen et al., 2019). For nursing professionals, understanding the microbiology, identification, and management approaches is essential to prevent dissemination and manage infected patients effectively.

Simulation activities, including case studies and interactive scenarios like the Montgomery College Sepsis simulation and 360° immersive patient care experiences, serve as effective tools to enhance clinical reasoning and decision-making skills. These simulations allow students to practice vital assessments, develop differential diagnoses, and plan appropriate interventions in a controlled environment. For example, analyzing David’s case with headache and neurological signs highlights the importance of conducting thorough neurological assessments, including checks for Babinski reflex, Brudzinski sign, Kernig sign, and vital signs, all of which can indicate increased intracranial pressure or meningitis (Kanda & Raju, 2014). Recognizing abnormal findings in these signs enables nurses to prioritize rapid diagnostics and intervention.

Furthermore, managing septic patients involves understanding the hemodynamic implications of infection-induced hypotension and shock. The case of Mr. Jerry Smith underscores the importance of rapid fluid resuscitation and appropriate vasopressor use. The calculation of IV fluid needs based on patient weight (30 mL per kg for a 100 kg patient equates to 3000 mL) reflects the critical nature of aggressive volume resuscitation (Dellinger et al., 2013). The use of intraosseous access in emergent situations ensures that timely medication administration continues despite IV access challenges. Vasopressor titration, such as norepinephrine infusion to maintain MAP above 65 mmHg, exemplifies advanced nursing skills in circulatory support (Annane et al., 2018).

It is crucial for nurses to understand the pathophysiology of sepsis, septic shock, and related complications such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and multi-organ dysfunction. Recognizing early signs—altered mental status, tachycardia, hypotension, and abnormal laboratory findings like elevated lactate—is vital for prompt intervention. Continuous monitoring, analysis of laboratory data, and timely administration of antibiotics and vasopressors are central to improving survival outcomes (Gale et al., 2019). Simulation-based education enhances this understanding by providing opportunities to manage complex, realistic scenarios, thereby improving clinical judgment and patient safety.

In conclusion, the preparation for Clinical Day 6 emphasizes the integration of theoretical knowledge, simulation experiences, and evidence-based practices to strengthen nursing competencies in infection management, sepsis recognition, and critical patient care. Through engaging with simulations like the 360° immersive sepsis care and neurological assessment scenarios, nursing students develop essential skills for early detection and effective management of life-threatening infections. Recognizing signs of deterioration, understanding intervention priorities, and applying holistic patient assessments ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes and enhanced nursing practice in acute care settings.

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