Marvin HayesGuided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Marvin Hayes’s case make you feel?
Talk about what went well in the scenario.
Reflecting on Marvin Hayes’ case, were there any actions you performed differently when repeating the
scenario or that you would do differently if you were to repeat it? If so, how did/would your client care
change, and what differences, if any, did you or would you expect in Marvin’s outcomes?
Scenario Analysis Questions
PCC
When analyzing the relevant initial cues, what priority problem(s) did you identify for Marvin
Hayes?
PCC
What potential problems could arise due to the newly placed colostomy?
PCC
Discuss what type of diet would be appropriate for Marvin Hayes.
PCC/T&C Discuss the importance of peer support groups in the ongoing management of Marvin’s
diagnosis and colostomy.
EBP
Explain why it is important to measure the stoma at least once a week for the first 6-8 weeks
after surgery.
T&C
What other interprofessional team members should be involved in Marvin Hayes’s care?
I
Cite one source that you could give to Marvin Hayes that would provide more information on
colostomy care and resources.
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that you obtained in Marvin Hayes’s case to an
actual patient care situation.
The Scenario Analysis Questions are correlated to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies: Patient-Centered Care (PCC), Teamwork and Collaboration (T&C), Evidence-Based Practice
(EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety (S), and Informatics (I). Find more information at:
http://qsen.org/
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Sara Lin
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Sara Lin’s case make you feel?
Talk about what went well in the scenario.
Reflecting on Sara Lin’s case, were there any actions you performed differently when repeating the
scenario, or that you would do differently if you were to repeat it? If so, how did/would your client care
change, and what differences, if any, did you or would you expect in Sara’s outcomes?
Scenario Analysis Questions
PCC
What cues did you identify in the initial SBAR report that provided focus for your care of Ms.
Lin?
EBP/S When analyzing the relevant initial cues, what priority problem(s) did you identify for Sara Lin?
EBP/S What should be included in Sara Lin’s education plan to assist with her pain control?
EBP/S What should be included in Sara Lin’s education plan related to postoperative incision care?
PCC/I
In addition to the above education on pain management and incision care, what discharge
teaching should be included specific to home antibiotic therapy (levofloxacin/Levaquin)?
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that you acquired in Sara Lin’s case to an actual
patient care situation.
The Scenario Analysis Questions are correlated to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies: Patient-Centered Care (PCC), Teamwork and Collaboration (T&C), Evidence-Based Practice
(EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety (S), and Informatics (I). Find more information at:
http://qsen.org/
From vSim for Nursing | Fundamentals. © Wolters Kluwer.
Vernon Russell
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Vernon Russell’s case make you feel?
Talk about what went well in the scenario.
Reflecting on Vernon Russell’s case, were there any actions you would do differently if you were to
repeat this scenario? If so, how would your patient care change?
Scenario Analysis Questions
S
What priority problem(s) did you identify for Vernon Russell?
S/EBP Correlate the abnormal coagulation studies results to Vernon Russell’s current treatment that
has been initiated thus far.
EBP/I
What resources are available to the interprofessional health care team to guide the care of
Vernon Russell and/or any patient who has experienced a stroke?
PCC/S Discuss the rationale for Vernon Russell being placed on NPO status?
PCC/S How did you respond to Vernon Russell’s question related to why he needs someone to help
him walk, and what is your rationale for your response?
PCC
Utilizing Vernon Russell’s health history, identify factors that predisposed him to having a stroke.
T&C
Discuss why the referral for speech therapy is important in Vernon Russell’s care.
Concluding Questions
Describe how you would apply the knowledge and skills that you acquired in Vernon Russell’s case to an
actual patient care situation.
The Scenario Analysis Questions are correlated to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN)
competencies: Patient-Centered Care (PCC), Teamwork and Collaboration (T&C), Evidence-Based Practice
(EBP), Quality Improvement (QI), Safety (S), and Informatics (I). Find more information at:
http://qsen.org/
From vSim for Nursing | Fundamentals. © Wolters Kluwer.