Respiratory Distress

Respiratory Distress

Escape room

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You are a nurse in the NICU, you're taking care of a newborn born at 30 weeks gestation. Complete the simulation and collect the code to escape.

Search the room for clues

Answer the question correctly to move on.

Nice Work!Recognizing the signs and symptoms of RDS is key to better patient outcomes. Write down the first letter in the code:S

The infant's condition is worsening. Resps: 66 breaths per minute. HR: 181 bpm Temp: 36° C O2: 88% BP: 50/33

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Infant Vitals Resps: 66 breaths per minute | HR: 181 bpmTemp: 36° C | CO2: 88% | BP: 50/33

Way To Go!Recognizing the cause of RDS can help treat the symptoms Write down the next letter:U

Arrange in the correct order.

The assessment continues.

Way To Go!Recognizing the cause of RDS can help Write down this number:R

Nurse's Note

Assessment

Medication Admin

Oxygenation/Ventilation

Reassessment

Answer the question correctly to move on.

Way To Go!Artificial surfactant is to reduce surface tension in the alveoli allowing them to remain open and preventing them from collapsing, especially during exhalation. Write down this code:F

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Medication Administration Safety

Way To Go!Ensuring that artificial surfactant is administered properly is very important. The next letter in the code is:A

Recipe

Assessment

Medication Admin

Oxygenation/Ventilation

Reassment

That is Right! Nitric oxide is a colorless, highly diffusible gas that can be administered through the ventilator circuit blended with oxygen. Your next letter is:C

Way To Go!Meconium is a thick, greenish-black sterile substance that can be aspirated by an infant during or shortly after birth. The next letter is:T

Answer the question correctly to move on.

Way To Go!Interventions for apnea include: Monitoring, stimulation, oxygen, medication, positioning, suctioning, pacifier etc. . . Write down this code:A

Nurse's Note

Assessment

Medication Admin

Oxygenation/Ventilation

Reassessment

Way To Go!Monitoring these values within 30 to 60 minutes post-administration helps the healthcare team determine whether the surfactant has improved lung compliance, oxygenation, and ventilation, and if any adjustments to treatment are necessary. Write down this code:N

Answer the question correctly to move on.

Nice Job! pH is low = acidosisPc02 high = opposit means respiratorypO2 low= hypoxemia Write down this letter: T

Nurse's Note

Assessment

Medication Admin

Oxygenation/Ventilation

Reassessment

Completed!

Congratulations - YOU FINISHED! Great Job completing the RDS escape room.

Nurse's Note

Nurse's To Do List. Make sure to check off each item and intervention.

Assessment

Medication Admin

Oxygenation & Ventilation

Reassessment