Online case studies – a new nurse graduate

Online case studies – a new nurse graduate

Complete the Online Case Studies for Chapters 27, 29-32. Emmanuel is a new nurse graduate, who has been hired by the local hospital to work in the ambulatory surgery centre.

Online case studies-Emmanuel is a new nurse graduate

Firstly, Complete the Online Case Studies for Chapters 27, 29-32 (listed below) include answers as part of the first part of the paper:

Secondly, pick two of these online case studies and write a summary of your analysis. Be sure to include support for your claims by providing direct connections to your readings and outside resources.

The Case Studies to choose from are below:

Case Study 1:

Firstly, Emmanuel is a new nurse graduate who has been hired by the local hospital to work in the ambulatory surgery center.

Secondly, Emmanuel is required to attend the hospital orientation to learn about facility policies and procedures. Of particular importance are the protocols that surround patient safety.

Thirdly, Emmanuel completes the 2-day classroom orientation and is assigned to a preceptor to follow in the ambulatory surgery center for 2 weeks. This constitutes his “hands on” orientation, during which he will be able to care for patients under the guidance of his preceptor.

Question 1

Emmanuel is caring for Mr. Natik, a 61-year-old Caucasian male who has just undergone cataract surgery in his right eye. Emmanuel teaches Mr. Natik safety precautions, including preventing the risk of burns while cooking. A self-inflicted burn is referred to as a ________-____________ accident.

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Patient-inherent
Rationale
Patient-inherent accidents are accidents (other than falls) for which the patient is the primary cause. Examples include self-inflicted cuts and burns.

Question 2

preceptor reminds Emmanuel to be diligent in preventing procedure-related accidents. Which of the following is an example of a procedure-related accident?

Select all that apply.

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A  Firstly, Medication administration error
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B Secondly, Improper insertion of a urinary catheter
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C Thirdly, Application of an incorrect bandage to a wound
D Fourthly, Incorrect transcription of a telephone order
Rationale
The incorrect transcription of a telephone order is a documentation accident.

Question 3

The intravenous (IV) pump that Emmanuel is using on a patient malfunctions. The screen on the pump goes blank. What should Emmanuel do with the pump?

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A Firstly, Tag it and report the malfunction
B Secondly,  Put it in the soiled linen room
C Thirdly, Discontinue the patient’s IV infusion
D Fourthly, Bang on the pump until restoration is Rationale
Tag and report Defective equipment  per institution policies and procedures.