This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario PED 13 – Carolina Samolis – Pneumonia Cerebral Palsy Seizures Otitis Media – Preschooler – Tracheostomy Care Sputum Culture Collection on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Carolina Samolis is a 4-year-old Hispanic female with cerebral palsy, a tracheostomy, and gastrostomy tube (G-tube). She was admitted today with a fever, pneumonia, and otitis media. Orders have been received to obtain a sputum culture and start IV antibiotics. During this scenario, learners must prioritize care for this patient.

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Learning Objectives

‘- Conduct required assessments – Recognize abnormal findings and provide needed interventions
– Provide developmentally appropriate communication throughout care
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses