Furthermore, a nurse should perform an assessment to identify if there are any potential risks on Mrs. Flynn, the assessment will include the ABGs, to assess the acid-base balance and oxygenation status of the blood, x-rays because if Mrs. Flynn suffers from persistent pain the nurse should check for any possible fracture. Moreover, Mrs. Flynn suffers from a bruise on the forehead so she needs to do CT scan, MRI to assess for internal bleeding and also, they must perform confusion assessment method, to identify and recognize delirium quickly. (Nurses Learning) (Best practice, 2016) Discuss in detail a legal liability that the nurse might face referring to the ethical
Before going to help one in need, a scene size up needs to be completed. A scene size consists of looking at the mechanism of injury (MOI) and deciding if it is safe for one to enter the area to help the injured party. First, look for power lines, fires, caustic substances (look hazardous placards on semis) and if the area appears to be unusually hot or cold. Immediately, try to determine where the person got injured, like on the grass, cement, or gravel; all this information is of great importance for MOI. Check to see if anyone witnessed the injury occur.
Time to call 911 If the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately. What to do if you think someone is having a stroke Immediately call 9-1-1 or the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) number so an ambulance can be sent. Also, check the time so you'll know when the first stroke symptoms appeared. A clot-busting drug called tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) may improve the chances of getting better but only if you get them help straight away. A TIA or transient ischemic attack is a "warning stroke" or "mini-stroke" that produces stroke-like symptoms.
In this essay I will walk through a clinical assessment of a geriatric patient that has presented to the ED with MODS. I will make special consideration to address pain, electrolyte imbalance, homeostasis and oxygenation. Assessment of a Geriatric Patient with MODS Upon transfer of Mrs. Baker to the emergency room the initial report from the transport personnel will be received and the initial ED assessment starts. This is concurrent, while receiving the report we are able to look at the patient’s general appearance. We are able to determine form the report that her general complaints are an episode of confusion prior to collapsing in the back yard, respiratory distress and tachycardia.
Unit 205 Principles of safeguarding and protection in health and social care. Outcome 2 know how to respond to suspected or alleged abuse. 1. Explain the action to take when there are suspicions that an individual is being abused. Read the polices and procedures and comply with them, make sure you tell a senior member of staff, then they can take the next step and get to the route of the situation.
Working on their own, or with an emergency care assistant or ambulance technician, they assess the patient's condition and give essential treatment. Meaning that Paramedic’s are professionally trained with using ‘First Aid’. Also Paramedics assess the urgent medical needs of patients and stabilize their conditions until doctors can administer more specific and extensive treatment. They are able to use life-saving medications and equipment. Many paramedics work on ambulances or emergency response teams.
Many certified first responders are trained firefighters, lifeguards, athletic trainers, police officers or park rangers. A first responder is usually the first to arrive at the scene of an accident. He or she must be able to assess a patient's condition and be able to aid using basic first aid. The situations a certified first responder might experience range from childbirth to major accidents where individuals may have lost a large amount of blood. First responders are also trained in controlling blood loss and securing broken limbs.
Nursing Care Study. The aim of this assignment is to explore the assessment, implementation, planning and also the evaluation of nursing care using a model of nursing, Roper Logan and Tierney. Throughout this assignment I will be focusing on the specific care given to an elderly gentleman who had a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube in situ as a result of a transient ischemic attack (TIA). In this assignment I will also briefly discuss social and medical history and look at the resident’s current situation with an in depth nursing assessment using Roper Logan and Tierney. The main problem being the PEG tube and the residents nutritional status will be established and a structured care plan will be included and a discussion of all the nursing interventions and the reasoning for these interventions.
Care workers have a role in reporting infections or disease outbreaks. This is a legal duty that they have to perform. The Health and Safety Executive or the environmental health department of the local authorities must be notified of the following: • Possible poisoning • Contagious diseases such as hepatitis or TB • Acute illness that may be caused by workplace toxins or infected material Care workers are also a part of the admissions of service users. When individuals are referred to a residential home or a hospital, the care workers are provided with knowledge about the individual and their needs so they can prepare equipment, space, materials, special diets and medication for them. There will also be an initial examination taken to identify any skin lesions and problems that may indicate the need for separation from others.
This also includes advising veterinarians about diseases they detect in sample tissues or fluids. This testing holds them responsible for studying and diagnosing the animal’s disease(s), if any present. Part of this being to advise government agencies on the progression of animal diseases and the spread. Within this, they must develop clinical diagnostic skills and maintain proficiency in it. Additionally, they examine the carcass for a cause of death.