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COVID-19 Triage

SimX

In this scenario, the learner is a health care provider in a triage staging tent in the parking lot of a local hospital. The patient comes in with complaints of fever and chills as well as 1 day of coughing. The learner must put on the correct form of PPE,...

Community/Public Health Emergency Medicine Fundamentals

In this scenario, the learner is a health care provider in a triage staging tent in the parking lot of a local hospital. The patient...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Community/Public Health, Fundamentals
Author: SimX
Language: English
Room size: 14x14
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: chills, cough, covid, covid-19, discharge instructions, fever, history, isolation, ppe, triage, vital signs,

Lumbar Radiculopathy

Parker University

A 27-year-old male presents to the chiropractor clinic with low back and right lower extremity pain. The learner will assess the patient with an organized chiropractic evaluation and look through the x-rays available in the EMR. Exams will consist of a range of motion, neuro, orthopedic, and palpation tests including...

A 27-year-old male presents to the chiropractor clinic with low back and right lower extremity pain. The learner will assess the patient with an organized...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Chiropractor
Specialty:
Author: Parker University
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: babinski reflex, chiropractor, dermatomes, duel inclinometer, extremity pain, low back pain, lumbar spine, musculoskeletal exam, neuro exam, pelvic x-ray, radiculopathy, spine x-ray,

Spinal Tumor

Parker University

A 45-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 presents to their chiropractor with low back pain. The learner will perform a patient history and then a complete range of motion, palpation, orthopedic, and neuro exam. During the testing process, the learner will discover that the patient has been having worsening pain...

A 45-year-old woman with neurofibromatosis type 1 presents to their chiropractor with low back pain. The learner will perform a patient history and then a...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Chiropractor
Specialty:
Author: Parker University
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: chiropractics, dual inclinometer, foot drop, low back pain, mri, neuro exam, reflexes, spine xray, urinary incontinence,

Lumbar Stenosis

Parker University

A 67-year-old male patient presents to the chiropractor with low back pain and bilateral leg pain. The learner must perform a history and physical examination including a range of motion, palpation, orthopedic, and neuro evaluation. Following the exam, the learner will formulate a differential diagnosis and have access to xrays...

A 67-year-old male patient presents to the chiropractor with low back pain and bilateral leg pain. The learner must perform a history and physical examination...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Chiropractor
Specialty:
Author: Parker University
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: babinski reflex, chiropractic manipulative therapy, chiropractics, dual inclinometer, lateral recumbent treatment, low back pain, lumbar stenosis, mri, neuro exam, spine xray,

GI Bleed

Ohio State University

The patient is a caucasion male who is brought into the emergency department by EMS with generalized weakness and lightheadedness. The learners should perform a focused history and physical exam to correctly diagnose GI bleed. During the encounter, the patient will have an acute episode of hematemesis and quickly decompensate...

Critical Care Emergency Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine Interprofessional

The patient is a caucasion male who is brought into the emergency department by EMS with generalized weakness and lightheadedness. The learners should perform a...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Emergency, Interprofessional
Author: Ohio State University
Language: English, Spanish
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: blood transfusion, causes of dizziness, causes of weakness, drowsy, gi bleed, hematemesis, hemorrhagic shock, hypotension, lightheaded, ng tube, pea, resuscitation, tachycardia, weak,

STEMI V-Fib Arrest

Ohio State University

A patient presents to the ED with sudden chest heaviness that is radiating to their jaw. The patient also reports anxiety, diaphoresis, and nausea. The case starts off with an EMS handoff. Their symptoms are progressively worsening since first appearing one hour before; upon arrival at the ED, they are...

Cardiology Critical Care Emergency Medicine Internal Medicine

A patient presents to the ED with sudden chest heaviness that is radiating to their jaw. The patient also reports anxiety, diaphoresis, and nausea. The...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Cardiology, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
Author: Ohio State University
Language: English
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: acls, arrhythmia, cardiac arrest, chest heaviness, chest pain, chest pain complications, code blue, defibrillation, stemi, v-fib arrest, ventricular fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia,

Tracheostomy Complications—Cuff Leak

NYU Grossman School of Medicine

In this scenario, the learner is called to the bedside of a 65-year-old man by a MICU nurse due to hypoxia and low pressure alarm on the ventilator. The patient has a prolonged recovery from ARDS and requires a continual mechanical ventilatory support. He also underwent percutaneous tracheostomy insertion 10...

Critical Care Internal Medicine Paramedic

In this scenario, the learner is called to the bedside of a 65-year-old man by a MICU nurse due to hypoxia and low pressure alarm...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: EMS/Prehospital, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Paramedic
Author: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
Language: English
Room size: 16x18
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: ards, cuff leak, icu, mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy, tracheostomy complications, tracheostomy exchange, ventilator alarm, ventilator alarms, ventilator care,

Sepsis Care

University of Nebraska Medical Center

The patient is an 84-year-old female who is in the hospital after a bowel surgery. The learner receives a handoff from the previous nurse and should recognize signs that the patient is sick. The learner must perform an assessment where they will find fever, tachycardia, decreased urine output, abdominal pain,...

Critical Care Emergency Medicine Geriatric/Palliative Care Internal Medicine Leadership Surgery

Sepsis Care

SimX Nursing Bundle

The patient is an 84-year-old female who is in the hospital after a bowel surgery. The learner receives a handoff from the previous nurse and...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Geriatric/Palliative Care, Leadership, Surgery
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: abdominal infection, antibiotics, infection, sepsis, septic shock,

Prioritization of Multiple Patients

University of Nebraska Medical Center

In this scenario, the learner is a nurse caring for four patients with one nursing assistant to help with basic tasks. One patient is an 82-year-old woman with a knee abscess and a drain that needs to be removed. Another patient is a 45-year-old man who is post colon resection....

Leadership Medical/Surgical

Prioritization of Multiple Patients

SimX Nursing Bundle

In this scenario, the learner is a nurse caring for four patients with one nursing assistant to help with basic tasks. One patient is an...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Leadership, Medical/Surgical
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female, Male
Tags: bed alarm, bladder scan, delegation, diabetes, fall, multiplayer, multiple patients, multiroom, shortness of breath, straight cath, urinary retention,

Primary Care COVID-19

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care office after exposure to COVID-19 with clear symptoms. The learner will complete an initial assessment, communicate those findings to the physician, and perform a nasal swab. During a time lapse, the patient is hospitalized with COVID-19 and visits the learner again prior...

Community/Public Health

A 60-year-old male presents to his primary care office after exposure to COVID-19 with clear symptoms. The learner will complete an initial assessment, communicate those...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Community/Public Health
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: continuity of care, covid, nasal swab, personal protective equipment, shortness of breath, telehealth,

Outpatient Preeclampsia

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 24-year-old woman who is 31 weeks pregnant presents for an OB visit feeling fatigued. The learner performs an initial assessment identifying the signs and symptoms of preeclampsia including hypertension, weight gain, and proteinuria on urinalysis. After discussing with the physician, the patient is admitted to the hospital where the...

Community/Public Health Family Medicine Maternal and Child Health (MCH) OB/GYN

A 24-year-old woman who is 31 weeks pregnant presents for an OB visit feeling fatigued. The learner performs an initial assessment identifying the signs and...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing, EMS/Prehospital, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider
Specialty: OB/GYN, Community/Public Health, Family Medicine, Maternal and Child Health (MCH)
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: continuity of care, drawing labs, fetal monitoring, hypertension, medication administration, neuro exam, ob/gyn, obstetrics and gynecology, preeclampsia, pregnancy,

Geriatric Pneumonia—Inpatient

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 68-year-old male with COPD is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia; the signout says he became more sick overnight. The learner must identify that the patient is in respiratory distress and begin interventions to treat him, including administering oxygen via nasal cannula or non-rebreather. The learner is expected to...

Geriatric/Palliative Care Medical/Surgical

Geriatric Pneumonia—Inpatient

SimX Nursing Bundle

A 68-year-old male with COPD is admitted to the hospital with pneumonia; the signout says he became more sick overnight. The learner must identify that...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Geriatric/Palliative Care, Medical/Surgical
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: altered mental status, arterial blood gas, copd, delirium, infection, pneumonia, respiratory distress, shortness of breath, wheezing,

Post-op Mobility and Elimination

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 67-year-old male is admitted to the surgical ward after hip repair surgery and develops a clostridium difficile infection. The learner must put on proper personal protective equipment and perform an initial assessment, including a focused musculoskeletal exam. The learner should notice that the patient needs to be cleaned–including appropriate...

Fundamentals Geriatric/Palliative Care Perioperative

Post-op Mobility and Elimination

SimX Nursing Bundle

A 67-year-old male is admitted to the surgical ward after hip repair surgery and develops a clostridium difficile infection. The learner must put on proper...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Fundamentals, Geriatric/Palliative Care, Perioperative
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: ambulation, c diff, diarrhea, gait belt, hip pain, infection, perineal care, physical therapy, post surgery, sequential compression device (scds), thromboembolic deterrent hose (ted hose), wound care,

Community Newborn Checkup

University of Nebraska Medical Center

A 16-year-old female who is 4 weeks postpartum is having difficulty breastfeeding. The learner–who is a public health nurse–is sent for a home visit to appropriately assess the new mother’s concerns. During this visit, the learner will discuss breastfeeding, identify any safety issues in the home environment, and examine the...

Community/Public Health Maternal and Child Health (MCH) SDOH

Community Newborn Checkup

SimX Nursing Bundle
Social Determinants of Health

A 16-year-old female who is 4 weeks postpartum is having difficulty breastfeeding. The learner–who is a public health nurse–is sent for a home visit to...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle, Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Community/Public Health, Maternal and Child Health (MCH), SDOH
Author: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Home
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: breastfeeding, community health, home safety, home visit, house call, newborn, obstetrics and gynecology, parenting, pediatrics, postpartum, public health, social determinants of health,

Suicidal Risk Assessment

Mount Saint Mary's University

In this scenario, the learner must treat a 38-year-old female with a historyof bipolar disorder who is admitted overnight in the behavioral unit of the hospital due to suicidal ideation. The patient exhibits rapid and pressured speech, fear, and despair in their voice. The learner should use open ended questions...

Psychiatry/Mental Health

Suicidal Risk Assessment

SimX Nursing Bundle
Social Determinants of Health

In this scenario, the learner must treat a 38-year-old female with a historyof bipolar disorder who is admitted overnight in the behavioral unit of the...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle, Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Psychiatry/Mental Health
Author: Mount Saint Mary's University
Language: English
Room size: 20x17
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: bipolar disorder, depression, mental health, psychiatry, suicide,

Hypoglycemic Shock

Mount Saint Mary's University

The patient is a 58-year-old female with Type 1 diabetes who is status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A tired, uncooperative nurse gives handoff to the learner who then performs an initial assessment. In that assessment, the learner should recognize that the patient has low blood sugar and is altered from baseline....

Medical/Surgical

Hypoglycemic Shock

SimX Nursing Bundle

The patient is a 58-year-old female with Type 1 diabetes who is status post laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A tired, uncooperative nurse gives handoff to the learner...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical
Author: Mount Saint Mary's University
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: altered mental status, diabetes, hypoglycemia, nursing assessment,

Goals of Care Discussion

Maimonides Medical Center

In this scenario, a daughter brings her elderly father to the hospital because of respiratory distress. The patient has a history of advanced lung cancer, appears frail and very ill, and is in the emergency department requiring BIPAP for respiratory support. The learner must take the role of the emergency...

Critical Care Emergency Medicine Family Medicine Internal Medicine

In this scenario, a daughter brings her elderly father to the hospital because of respiratory distress. The patient has a history of advanced lung cancer,...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Physician/Advanced Practice Provider, Social Worker
Specialty: Critical Care, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine
Author: Maimonides Medical Center
Language: English
Room size: 17x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: communication, geriatrics, goals of care, palliative care, respiratory distress, shortness of breath,

C. Diff

Indiana University School of Nursing

This scenario presents an elderly patient with diarrhea who is newly diagnosed with Clostridium difficile colitis, which the learner is informed of via EMR progress notes on VR tablet. The learner must note positive C Diff results on the tablet, don gown and gloves to enter the treatment room, counsel...

Fundamentals

This scenario presents an elderly patient with diarrhea who is newly diagnosed with Clostridium difficile colitis, which the learner is informed of via EMR progress...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Fundamentals
Author: Indiana University School of Nursing
Language: English
Room size: 12x12
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Male
Tags: antibiotic side effect, c dif, colitis, counsel, diarrhea, disrobe, doff, don, ppe,

New-onset Type 2 Diabetes in Adult

Indiana University School of Nursing

In this scenario, the learner is informed via EMR progress notes on the VR tablet that the patient is newly insulin dependent with known Type 2 Diabetes. The patient is started on insulin after hyperglycemia presentation despite oral medication and ready for discharge. The learner must counsel the patient and...

Fundamentals

In this scenario, the learner is informed via EMR progress notes on the VR tablet that the patient is newly insulin dependent with known Type...

Case Information:
Bundles:
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Fundamentals
Author: Indiana University School of Nursing
Language: English
Room size: 16x13
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: blood sugar, diabetes, diabetes counseling, diabetes education, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insulin, insulin injecting, new onset diabetes, poct glucose, subcutaneous insulin, type 2 diabetes,

Brief Psychotic Disorders

Indiana University School of Nursing

Sam is a 45-year-old caucasian female who was brought to the ER by her brother. Her brother reported that Sam was acting strange over the past couple of weeks; in particular, he noticed poor hygiene, bizarre behaviors, and interrupted sleep patterns. He also believes she has auditory and visual hallucinations....

Emergency Medicine Interprofessional Psychiatry/Mental Health

Brief Psychotic Disorders

Social Determinants of Health

Sam is a 45-year-old caucasian female who was brought to the ER by her brother. Her brother reported that Sam was acting strange over the...

Case Information:
Bundles: Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing, Physician/Advanced Practice Provider, Social Worker
Specialty: Emergency Medicine, Interprofessional, Psychiatry/Mental Health
Author: Indiana University School of Nursing
Language: English
Room size: 12x12
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: ativan, mental health, nursing students, psych rotation, psychiatric, psychiatric medications, psychosis,

Cumulative Complex Patient

Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Deanne Ross is a 62-year-old female admitted to the progressive care unit this morning with increased fatigue, lethargy, new confusion, and ESRD (CRF). Deanne has a long history of anemia, non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, HTN, and chronic pyelonephritis resulting in permanent damage to her kidneys. Learners are expected to prioritize...

Medical/Surgical

Cumulative Complex Patient

SimX Nursing Bundle

Deanne Ross is a 62-year-old female admitted to the progressive care unit this morning with increased fatigue, lethargy, new confusion, and ESRD (CRF). Deanne has...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Medical/Surgical
Author: Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: anemia, anemia of chronic kidney disease av fistula, chronic kidney disease, confusion, end stage renal disease, fatigue, lethargy, organ failure,

Postpartum Depression

Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences

AnaLee Diaz is a Hispanic non-english speaking female and a single parent who delivered her first child in the U.S. six weeks ago. She is doing well physically but her sister called the OB/GYN office and shared that she is concerned about AnaLee’s abnormal behavior and lowered mood. They believe...

Maternal and Child Health (MCH) SDOH

Postpartum Depression

Social Determinants of Health

AnaLee Diaz is a Hispanic non-english speaking female and a single parent who delivered her first child in the U.S. six weeks ago. She is...

Case Information:
Bundles: Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Maternal and Child Health (MCH), SDOH
Author: Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Language: English
Room size: 16x16
Setting: Outpatient Clinic
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: car seat safety, depression, edinburgh postnatal depression scale, infant bonding, interpreter, postpartum, postpartum depression, spanish speaking,

Domestic Violence

Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences

Farrah Essa is a 20-year-old middle eastern woman that arrived at the emergency department with her husband. She has arrived for acute burns to both arms and hands and a bath towel is wrapped around both of her arms. The patient is reluctant to talk and her husband is anxious...

Emergency Psychiatry/Mental Health SDOH

Domestic Violence

SimX Nursing Bundle
Social Determinants of Health

Farrah Essa is a 20-year-old middle eastern woman that arrived at the emergency department with her husband. She has arrived for acute burns to both...

Case Information:
Bundles: SimX Nursing Bundle, Social Determinants of Health
Learner Population: Nursing
Specialty: Emergency, Psychiatry/Mental Health, SDOH
Author: Indiana University East School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Language: English
Room size: 15x15
Setting: Hospital
Patient ect:
Patient Gender: Female
Tags: bruising, burns, communication skills, domestic violence, mid-eastern, non accidental trauma,