Questions and Answers
What is the patient complaining of in the abdominal pain scenario?
What vital signs are presented for the patient with abdominal pain?
BP: 94/50, P: 110, R: 24
What does the appearance of the child in the respiratory distress scenario indicate?
What condition has the child been sick with prior to the difficulty breathing?
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What should the responsive diabetic patient be able to do?
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What does the proctor assume to be in the poisoning scenario?
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When should the patient with chest pain take nitroglycerin?
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The adult respiratory distress patient has a history of __________.
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What is the action of the staff during the anaphylaxis scenario?
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What vital signs are given for the patient with a suspected overdose?
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There is a valid do not resuscitate order for the patient with respiratory difficulty.
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Study Notes
Abdominal Pain Scenario
- Patient exhibits symptoms of shock, BP 94/50, P 110, R 24.
- Pain is sharp, epigastric, non-radiating, rated 7/10; started an hour ago.
- Patient is lying on side with knees drawn up; denies blood in vomit or stools.
- Allergic to codeine; no medications taken; last oral intake 4 hours prior.
Child with Respiratory Difficulty
- Patient is a young child showing cyanosis around nails and mouth, drooling, and tripoding.
- Vital Signs: BP 90/50, P 130, R 40; has been ill with upper respiratory infection.
- Family states the child's condition worsened, unable to eat or drink for several hours.
Confused Diabetic Patient
- Patient appears shocky, BP 124/70, P 100, R 16; responsive to verbal commands.
- Identified as diabetic via medic-alert bracelet, irritability and confusion present.
- Can protect their own airway; expects full alertness after ingesting over 30 grams of glucose.
Pediatric Poisoning Response
- Child ingested unknown quantity of multivitamins 30 minutes ago; alert and oriented.
- No vomiting present; advised to give 1 gm/kg of activated charcoal and transport.
- Proctor simulates poison control center for guidance.
Cardiac Chest Pain (No Nitroglycerin)
- Patient showing pale and diaphoretic features; vital signs are BP 110/80, P 72, R 16.
- Pain described as 7/10, radiates to left shoulder and neck; onset occurred at rest.
- No prior episodes; pain relief efforts are ineffective; no allergies or medications reported.
Cardiac Chest Pain (With Nitroglycerin)
- Patient experiences pain after 20 minutes of walking; has history of angina.
- Blood pressure and pulse remain stable; radiating pain is absent.
- Took nitroglycerin 10 minutes ago; reports headache and tingling under tongue after pills.
Adult Respiratory Distress (No Medications)
- Patient with flu symptoms for a week, unable to breathe comfortably; vital signs show moderate distress.
- Sitting upright with diminished lung sounds on left side; no discernible cyanosis.
Adult Respiratory Distress (Inhaler Available)
- Patient displays peripheral and perioral cyanosis, BP 100/60, P 100, R 30.
- History of asthma; took inhaler dose 30 minutes prior to arrival; spouse called 911.
- Team may need to consult with proctor acting as medical control.
Anaphylaxis from Bee Sting
- Patient has a history of severe allergic reactions, needing assistance with an epinephrine autoinjector.
- Vital Signs indicate shock; BP 90/60, P 112, R 30; last oral intake 2 hours ago.
Possible Drug Overdose
- Unconscious patient appearing shocky, vital signs BP 100/60, P 50, R 10.
- Patient positioned on their back, snoring; scenario focuses on managing unresponsive state.
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Scenario
- Patient appears ashen gray with vital signs BP 90/50, P 140, R 33, noisy breathing.
- Family presents valid DNR order; patient has terminal cancer, allowing practice of DNR protocols.
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