EMIELYN C.

MARCOS
BSN-2B
ACTIVITY #2

REACTION PAPER

Pre-eclampsia is a pregnancy complication characterized by high blood pressure

and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. Some
causes of this condition include the damage to the blood vessels, problem with the
immune system, insufficient blood flow to the uterus and certain genes. As it seen in
virtual drill of pre-eclampsia that a patient Rachel, 30 years old, 39 weeks pregnant and
a primigravida experienced ankle oedema, abdominal pain & headache and her blood
pressure was high. This condition is a serious during pregnancy that a healthcare
provider should give much attention on it. Severe pre-eclampsia clinical priorities are
control blood pressure, prevent seizures, restrict fluids and plan for birth.
As I observed in the unit, the patient taking her rest when the midwife came and
she first introduce herself, build rapport to the patient as she asked the patient’s name,
what she feels, what she experiencing before she assesses the patient. The midwife
does her job very well. As she done assessing the patient, she asked her senior midwife
help and explained everything she does with the patient. She delivered and handover it
well. As they are talking, they make an eye contact, being active listener, being attention
to the details of what the midwife stating and have good communication skill.
For the patient management, I noticed that they did it clear/ explained her what to
do very well and give medication that the patient’s need. They ask her a urine testing
and blood testing to know the condition of her pregnancy, give patient medication to
lower her blood pressure, check her reflexes, they give her nifedipine (10 milligram),
they give paracetamol for patient’s headache, patient’s had asthma, and they monitor
the baby’s condition. When Rachel not feeling well, they check her blood pressure and
declare emergency because of severe pre-eclampsia. For the collaborative
management by the interprofessional team, As the health worker team gets in, the
midwife explained everything to the obstetrics consultants/ leader, I noticed that the
team is very active, attentive and help each other by suggesting what to do. As the pre-
eclampsia emergency box came, they plan on what to do, they discussed and work as a
team to treat the patient. The algorithm helps the team leader and the emergency box &
tools help them to manage the emergency. As a team, I noticed that they are all active
listener, have good communication skills, sharing opinions/ knowledge and they are
very attentive.
Teamwork is important in a healthcare setting. It can solve the problems easily by
sharing ideas and knowledge. It makes work more efficient, that can lead to successful
outcome. Good communication and teamwork skills is very important in providing
quality of health care to the patients. Teamwork reduces medical errors and make the
patient’s satisfaction. It also leads to a happier and healthier workplace. It is also
important to know time management, being adaptability is needed also, being attentive
to listen and act and always think positive to do things very well. Teamwork abilities can
manage emergencies.