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Reflection Questions
Reflect on your current or prior practice setting.
Paragraph One: Briefly describe the type(s) of nursing health assessments you commonly perform.
Explain how your nursing health assessments are focused or comprehensive.
Provide examples of key subjective and objective data collected by nurses in this setting.
Paragraph Two: Describe the typical patient population in your practice setting.
What are some special considerations that you have used for obtaining an accurate health history and physical assessment in this patient population?
Examples may include age, lifestyle, financial status, health status, culture, religion, or spiritual practices.
*Please state if have access to this program for assignment completion:
Access the Luciana Gonzalez case assignment by locating the case in the Module menu under Application to Practice. If prompted, select to load the case in a new browser window. Note: it may take a few moments for iHuman cases to load in our web browser.
Select Proceed and begin by answering the Prework questions. Your prework answers are not graded. The questions are intended to get you thinking about the case. You will continue to select the Proceed button to move you through the entire case.
Begin the case and complete these sections: (100 points total, immediate feedback/grade will be provided to you by iHuman when complete)
EHR Review
Health History
Physical Assessment
Note: there is no time limit on completing cases
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize this assessment. Hint: Since this is a wellness assessment your summary should include a comprehensive, but brief, review of all of your findings, not only abnormal results. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. State at least three additional assessment questions you would like to ask Ms. Gonzalez.
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3. In a one paragraph response, what made you select these questions?
4. State two priority opportunities for health promotion and/or disease prevention for Ms. Gonzalez.
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5. In a one paragraph response, what assessment findings in iHuman led you to select the two opportunities you have identified? Utilize the optional assigned readings, course lessons, or an outside scholarly source of your choice to support your thoughts and ideas. Cite your resources in your paragraphs and list your reference(s) after your response.
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize this assessment. Hint: Since this is a wellness assessment your summary should include a comprehensive, but brief, review of all of your findings, not only abnormal results. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. State at least three additional assessment questions you would like to ask Ms. Gonzalez.
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3. In a one paragraph response, what made you select these questions?
4. State two priority opportunities for health promotion and/or disease prevention for Ms. Gonzalez.
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5. In a one paragraph response, what assessment findings in iHuman led you to select the two opportunities you have identified? Utilize the optional assigned readings, course lessons, or an outside scholarly source of your choice to support your thoughts and ideas. Cite your resources in your paragraphs and list your reference(s) after your response.
Nursing note on Luciana Gonzalez
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize this assessment. Hint: Since this is a wellness assessment your summary should include a comprehensive, but brief, review of all of your findings, not only abnormal results. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. State at least three additional assessment questions you would like to ask Ms. Gonzalez.
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3. In a one paragraph response, what made you select these questions?
4. State two priority opportunities for health promotion and/or disease prevention for Ms. Gonzalez.
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5. In a one paragraph response, what assessment findings in iHuman led you to select the two opportunities you have identified? Utilize the optional assigned readings, course lessons, or an outside scholarly source of your choice to support your thoughts and ideas. Cite your resources in your paragraphs and list your reference(s) after your response.
*Debriefing: This was the Luciana Gonzalez case.
Paragraph One: What went well for you in the simulation? Provide examples of when you felt knowledgeable and confident in your skills. Do you feel the scenario was realistic? Why or why not?
Paragraph Two: What would you do differently next time if you were caring for a patient similar to Ms. Gonzalez? Describe at least one area you identified where improvements could be made, specific to Ms. Gonzalez’ assessment. Were you surprised by any of the feedback you were provided by iHuman? If yes, please explain.
Paragraph Three: What did you learn from this simulation that you could apply to nursing practice? Or, what did this simulation reinforce that you found valuable? Do you have any questions related to the scenario?
Access the Michael Granger case assignment by locating the case in the Module menu under Application to Practice. If prompted, select to load the case in a new browser window. Note: it may take a few moments for iHuman cases to load in our web browser.
Select Proceed and begin by answering the Prework questions. Your prework answers are not graded. The questions are intended to get you thinking about the case. You will continue to select the Proceed button to move you through the entire case.
Begin the case and complete these sections: (100 points total, immediate feedback/grade will be provided to you by iHuman when complete)
EHR Review
Health History
Physical Assessment
Note: there is no time limit on completing cases
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize Mr. Granger’s current health state for the next nursing shift. Hint: Since Mr. Granger is a new admission your summary should include a comprehensive, but brief, review of all of your findings, not only abnormal results. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. Mr. Granger will be discharged to his home soon. Describe two priority teaching topics for Mr. Granger’s discharge plan.
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3. In a one paragraph response, what findings in your iHuman assessment led you select these discharge teaching topics?
4. In a one paragraph response, discuss in detail how you would teach this information to Mr. Granger. Describe any teaching tools or resources you would provide. Utilize the optional assigned readings, course lessons, or an outside scholarly source of your choice to support your thoughts and ideas. Cite your resources in your paragraphs and list your reference(s) after your response.
*Debriefing
Use the following format to reflect on the iHuman Cardiovascular Assessment. This was the Michael Granger case.
Paragraph One: What went well for you in the simulation? Provide examples of when you felt knowledgeable and confident in your skills. Do you feel the scenario was realistic? Why or why not?
Paragraph Two: What would you do differently next time if you were caring for a patient similar to Mr. Granger? Describe at least one area you identified where improvements could be made, specific to Mr. Granger’s assessment. Were you surprised by any of the feedback you were provided by iHuman? If yes, please explain.
Paragraph Three: What did you learn from this simulation that you could apply to nursing practice? Or, what did this simulation reinforce that you found valuable? Do you have any questions related to the scenario?
Access the Athena Washington case assignment by locating the case in the Module menu under Application to Practice. If prompted, select to load the case in a new browser window. Note: it may take a few moments for iHuman cases to load in our web browser.
Select Proceed and begin by answering the Prework questions. Your prework answers are not graded. The questions are intended to get you thinking about the case. You will continue to select the Proceed button to move you through the entire case.
Begin the case and complete these sections: (100 points total, immediate feedback/grade will be provided to you by iHuman when complete)
EHR Review
Health History
Physical Assessment
Note: there is no time limit on completing cases
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize Ms. Washington’s current assessment and health status. This SBAR note will be reviewed by the emergency department physician caring for Ms. Washington. Hint: Since Ms. Washington is in need of emergent care, a brief review of your focused assessment is appropriate with a focus on the priority findings. Recommendations should relate to next steps in care. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. Identify two other healthcare team professionals with whom you would collaborate when caring for Ms. Washington.
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3. In a one paragraph response, what findings in your iHuman assessment led you to select these two providers?
4. In a one paragraph response, describe the role each of the two identified healthcare professionals would have in providing Ms. Washington with individualized, patient-centered care. Cite your resources (outside scholarly source) in your paragraphs and list your reference(s) after your response.
*Debriefing
Use the following format to reflect on iHuman Neurovascular Assessment. This was the Athena Washington case.
Paragraph One: What went well for you in the simulation? Provide examples of when you felt knowledgeable and confident in your skills. Do you feel the scenario was realistic? Why or why not?
Paragraph Two: What would you do differently next time if you were caring for a patient similar to Ms. Washington? Describe at least one area you identified where improvements could be made, specific to Ms. Washington’s assessment. Were you surprised by any of the feedback you were provided by iHuman? If yes, please explain.
Paragraph Three: What did you learn from this simulation that you could apply to nursing practice? Or, what did this simulation reinforce that you found valuable? Do you have any questions related to the scenario?
*Reflection Questions
Reflect on your current or prior practice experiences.
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Patients of any age, gender, cultural background or socio-economic status can be victims of violence. Consider a patient population you are currently working with or have worked with in the past. For what type of violence might they be at risk? What are some related findings that might alert you to investigate further?
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Screening for signs of violence and abuse is a part of patient health history assessments. Have you observed the questions being asked by nurses or have you asked them to patients? Do you believe these screenings are typically completed in detail? Explain your answer.
*Access the Amka Oxendine case assignment by locating the case in the Week 6 Module menu under Application to Practice. If prompted, select to load the case in a new browser window. Note: it may take a few moments for iHuman cases to load in our web browser.
1. Write an SBAR note (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendations) to summarize Ms. Oxendine’s current health state for the report to the nurse receiving the patient on the inpatient unit. Hint: Be sure you provide enough detail to safely transfer Ms. Oxendine. Recommendations should relate to next steps in care. To develop your note, type the appropriate information after each letter below.
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2. If Ms. Oxendine resided in your community, would appropriate services be available for her? List two specific community resources in your area that would benefit Ms. Oxendine. Provide the names and website addresses (URL).
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3. In a one paragraph response, what findings in your iHuman assessment led you to select these two community resources for Ms. Oxendine? What services do they provide?
4. In a one paragraph response, do you feel there are adequate resources available for patients suffering from mental health concerns and/or addiction residing in your area? Why or why not?
Select Proceed and begin by answering the Prework questions. Your prework answers are not graded. The questions are intended to get you thinking about the case. You will continue to select the Proceed button to move you through the entire case.
Begin the case and complete these sections: (100 points total, immediate feedback/grade will be provided to you by iHuman when complete)
EHR Review
Health History
Physical Assessment
Note: there is no time limit on completing cases
*Debriefing
Use the following format to reflect on iHuman Mental Health Assessment. This was the Amka Oxendine case.
Paragraph One: What went well for you in the simulation? Provide examples of when you felt knowledgeable and confident in your skills. Do you feel the scenario was realistic? Why or why not?
Paragraph Two: What would you do differently next time if you were caring for a patient similar to Ms. Oxendine? Describe at least one area you identified where improvements could be made, specific to Ms. Oxendine’s assessment. Were you surprised by any of the feedback you were provided by iHuman? If yes, please explain.
Paragraph Three: What did you learn from this simulation that you could apply to nursing practice? Or, what did this simulation reinforce that you found valuable? Do you have any questions related to the scenario?
*Reflection
Share with your classmates a time when you cared for a patient at the end of their life. This may be a time when you assisted the patient (or their support system) with decisions related to end of life care; or a time when you were present for the death of a patient.
What were your observations related to this experience?
Do you believe it was a peaceful death?
What went well?
Can you think of anything that could have made the experience better for the patient and/or family?
