Simulation: Josephine Morrow

Please complete the following assignments:

Prior to scenario:

1. Review sterile dressing change procedure:

a. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKGAs9uRlsI
b. Briefly describe a sterile dressing change utilizing the ATI Active Learning
Template- Nursing Skill
c. Refresh yourself with practice of this skill.

1. Answer the following questions at your table:

a. Discuss the causes of a pressure ulcer and a venous stasis ulcer.
b. What signs indicate wound healing and what signs indicate the wound is getting
worse?
c. What findings should be reported to the provider?
d. How would you assess and document wound care?
e. What nursing interventions promote healing and venous return?
f. What labs are important to consider?

2. Familiarize yourself with these medications:

a. Acetaminophen 325 mg tablets
b. Albuterol/ipratropium inhaler two puffs
c. Aspirin 81 mg tablets
d. Multivitamin tablets
e. Normal saline solution for irrigation of wound
f. Zinc supplement tablets
3. Review the Braden scale.
a. https://www.in.gov/health/files/Braden_Scale.pdf

After the scenario

1. Complete Documentation Packet