Nursing

By completing this scenario it is expected that learners will:

• Refresh PPE Carry out preliminary checks.
• Carry out Rapid Assessment (A) 60/90 secs.
• Carry out Secondary Assessment.
• Upgrade PPE.
• Carry out Secondary Assessment (Continued).
• Relocate patient to a side room.
• Diagnose Patient Treat Patient.

By completing this scenario it is expected that learners will:

• Apply the ABCDE approach to patient assessment.
• Demonstrate an Understanding of how altered physiology is manifested in an adult.
• Be able to initiate care to a patient with sign of respiratory distress.

By completing this scenario it is expected that learners will:

• Apply the ABCDE approach to a patient assessment.
• Demonstrate an Understanding of how altered physiology is manifested in an adult.
• Be able to initiate care to a patient with sign of circulatory problems.

By completing this scenario it is expected that learners will:

• Apply the ABCDE approach to patient assessment.
• Demonstrate an Understanding of how altered physiology is manifested in an adult.
• Be able to initiate care to a patient with sign of airway problems.

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Analyse existing knowledge of the early recognition of those patients needing acute care.
• Identify and demonstrate use of a systematic approach (ABCDE).
• Apply inter-professional communication skills.
• Employ clinical decision-making skills.
• Identify routine investigations and diagnostics.

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Undertake a competent assessment of an airway.
• Identify the causes of airway obstruction.
• Understand key techniques of airway management.
• Demonstrate the use of basic airway adjuncts.
• Demonstrate simple devices for ventilating the lungs

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Assess patient’s breathing and start appropriate treatment before senior help arrives.
• Assess the rate, use of accessory muscles and recognize bilateral chest movements.
• Learn the normal values for breathing rate, oxygen saturation, and blood gases.
• Identify when expert help is required.
• Understand the key points of the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system.
• Gain knowledge of common breathing complaints (signs, symptoms and treatments).
• Chest sounds, e.g. agonal breathing, stridor, silent chest.

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Understand the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system.
• Includes heart, blood vessels and fluid volume.
• Assess a patient’s circulation.
• Understand importance of heart rate and blood pressure monitoring.
• Understand common causes of hypotension.
• Demonstrate an understanding of signs, symptoms, classification and management of shock.

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• The ‘D’ in ‘ABCDE’ is ‘Disability’ representing conscious level and neurological function.
• Background knowledge is required of the endocrine system and the nervous system.
• Assess quickly using AcVPU.
• More detailed objective assessment using the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS).

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Main focus of assessment will always be Airway and Breathing.
• Other risk factors can lead to patient deterioration.
• ‘Expose’ patient to look for other signs (rashes, bruises and any other abnormalities).
• Exercise caution on patients with spinal injuries and during log roll procedure.
• Remember patient dignity, temperature control, consent and confidentiality.
• Prepare patient for transfer and perform appropriate handover.

By completing this module it is expected that learners will:

• Discuss the background and transmission of COVID-19 in the context of zoonotic diseases.
• Identify the emerging signs and symptoms of COVID-19 with reference to respiratory distress.
• Discuss the differential diagnosis and the methods used to establish a diagnosis of COVID-19.
• Discuss the clinical Investigations to establish a diagnosis of COVID-19.
• Discuss the nursing care of a patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
• Outline the medical management of patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

• Test the learner’s knowledge of the subject.
• 20 questions and results screen.