FUN 06 – Nancy Gilbert – Tracheostomy Care

Case Description

This Simulated Patient Encounter maps to Scenario FUN 06 – Nancy Gilbert – Tracheostomy Care on the Elsevier Evolve Platform

Nancy Gilbert is a 65-year-old Caucasian female with a history of laryngeal cancer. She was admitted with pneumonia and placed in contact isolation for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). During this scenario, learners must assess the patient, provide tracheostomy care, and perform any needed interventions while maintaining contact isolation precautions.

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Learning Objectives

– Conduct appropriate assessments
– Recognize abnormal findings and respond with appropriate interventions
– Maintain contact isolation precautions
– Provide full tracheostomy care
– Document all findings, interventions, and patient responses