Simulation Admission Ticket
Session: NUR 209
Scenarios: Hip Fracture Pulmonary Embolism
MS-38-Susan Weil-Hip Fracture Pulmonary Embolism
OBJECTIVES:
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Name: Luciana Peters
Date: 2/4/2022
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Use current technology and evidenced-based information to support clinical decision-making. (SLO – 2,
5)
Use effective communication skills with individuals, families, peers, and other health care providers.
(SLO 3- 6)
Apply the teaching-learning process to promote, maintain, and restore health of individuals and
families. (SLO- 4, 6 )
Use basic management and leadership skills that assure safe, efficient, and cost effective care. SLO - 5 )
Integrate and implement ethical and legal principles in the role of the nurse within an acute care
setting. (SLO-7, 8 )
Instructor: B. Smith
Please review the following PRIOR to your simulation experience:
How to perform a complete physical assessment, including a focused musculoskeletal assessment
How to identify abnormal findings and discusses implications
How to assess for and treat a pulmonary embolism
How to care for a postoperative hip replacement patient
MEDICATIONS: Heparin IV drip, Heparin for injection 1000 units, Acetaminophen, Hydrocodone
Answer these questions prior to Simulation Session (Attach answers to this ticket for admission to simulation session. Without this ticket and
completed questions you will not be allowed to participate in the scheduled scenarios).
1. What special precautions need to be in place when caring for a postoperative hip replacement patient? Vitals, signs of bleeding, assess circulation,
pain
2. What is a pulmonary embolism? A blood clot or a mass of other material that obstructs the pulmonary artery or a branch of it, blocking the flow of
blood through the lung tissue
3. What signs and symptoms should tell the nurse the patient may have a Pulmonary Embolism? Shortness of breath, Chest pain, coughing up blood,
arrhythmias.
4. How do we test for and treat a Pulmonary Embolism? Blood test, ct, chest x-ray, pulmonary angiogram, MRI, surgeries. You can treat with
thrombolytic, anticoagulants, surgical removal, or compression stockings.