In this scenario, learners will have the opportunity to assess and manage care for an adult who has schizophrenia with paranoid delusions, and is experiencing a dystonic reaction. Learners will conduct an initial and focused assessment as well as recognize abnormal findings. The simulation will occur during a day shift on an in-patient psychiatric unit.
Learning Objectives:
Introduce themselves & correctly identify the patient
Uses therapeutic communication to engage the patient and complete nursing care
Conducts initial and focused assessments including MSE and recognizes abnormal findings
Reassess V/S including respiratory assessment to rule out allergic reaction to medications
Recognizes signs of EPS and selects appropriate interventions
Identifies when to call the physician and communicates pertinent information using the ISBSARR format
Chooses the appropriate medication and time to administer medication to the patient
Simulation Modality:
Virtual gaming simulation / virtual patientEvalution/Validation:
This simulation’s scenario and script were formally peer-reviewed by two external institutions, then the final simulation was pilot tested by several students on a student testing committee then as part of the Virtu-WIL Student Program’s rollout.
Keywords:
097p, OpenLabyrinthCitation:
Cawston A. Patient diagnosed with schizophrenia and a history of alcohol and drug addiction. Simulation resource published by Simulation Canada; 2022. Available from https://simulationcanada.ca/scenario/patient-diagnosed-with-schizophrenia-and-a-history-of-alcohol-and-drug-addiction/.
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License:
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Target Learners
Interprofessional:
No
Profession:
Paramedicine
Levels:
Undergraduate / post-secondary
Fields / Disciplines:
Mental health