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Academic year: 2017/2018
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PEDIATRICS PAUSE
You responded correctly to 5 out of 6 evaluations:
Category Your response Explanation
Educational
Needs
Increased acuity Possible subdural hematoma and concussion will require educational directions.
Health Increased acuity Patient is talking but slurring his words. Pupils are dilated ... states his headache is getting “worse” and is complaining of nausea.
LOC Increased acuity Patient is talking but slurring his words. Pupils are dilated.
Pain Normal acuity Patient states his headache is getting “worse”.
Psych Normal acuity Status assessment reports no indication of increased Psychiatric acuity
Safety Increased acuity Patient has IV of LR infusing at 125 ml/hour to left forearm making him a fall risk.
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Sam Knight Room 301
Sam Knight, A 17-year-old male, who sustained a head injury while playing football. He was noted to
have concussion symptoms upon examination by the team physician and removed from the game.
Sam was admitted 2 hours ago for observation. He has been alert and oriented x 4, complains of a
slight headache, but no visual disturbances or nausea. An IV of LR is infusing at 125 ml/hour to left
forearm. Upon entering the room, the nurse notes the following: Sam is talking, but slurring his
words, Pupils are dilated, Sam states his headache is getting “worse” and is complaining of nausea.
Vital signs: B/P 110/60. HR78. T98.9, RR 14 and irregular.
