Case Study: Quick Reaction in the Emergency Room
Ms. Chen is a 53-year-old woman who arrived at the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain, sharp pain in the chest, and difficulty breathing. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) takes Ms. Chen’s vital signs and becomes concerned. The LPN alerts the registered nurse (RN), who then assesses Ms. Chen more fully. The RN shares the findings with the emergency physician, who immediately orders oxygen for Ms. Chen. The doctor also requests that the patient be evaluated by the respiratory therapist and that an electrocardiogram (ECG) be obtained. The RN immediately contacts the respiratory therapist and the ECG technician. Once the results of the respiratory evaluation and the ECG come back, the RN and the physician meet to discuss next steps.
Discussion Questions
- Who are the members of the interprofessional team in this case?
- Because it is an emergency, which Sub-competencies of Roles/Responsibilities are most important in this case?
Case Study: Quick Reaction in the Emergency Room
Ms. Chen is a 53-year-old woman who arrived at the emergency room complaining of abdominal pain, sharp pain in the chest, and difficulty breathing. The licensed practical nurse (LPN) takes Ms. Chen’s vital signs and becomes concerned. The LPN alerts the registered nurse (RN), who then assesses Ms. Chen more fully. The RN shares the findings with the emergency physician, who immediately orders oxygen for Ms. Chen. The doctor also requests that the patient be evaluated by the respiratory therapist and that an electrocardiogram (ECG) be obtained. The RN immediately contacts the respiratory therapist and the ECG technician. Once the results of the respiratory evaluation and the ECG come back, the RN and the physician meet to discuss next steps.
Discussion Questions
- Who are the members of the interprofessional team in this case?
- Because it is an emergency, which Sub-competencies of Roles/Responsibilities are most important in this case?