Life Support Emergency

Three dialysis machines have simultaneously failed during peak hours at a busy renal care unit. As the head nurse, you must explain to agitated patients why only half can receive immediate treatment. Lives hang in the balance as tension rises in the waiting room.

Challenges

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Head Nurse - Evening Shift Supervisor

Conversation Partner

Dr. Sarah Chen, Chief of Nephrology

Setting

Overcrowded dialysis unit waiting room, harsh fluorescent lighting flickering occasionally, vital sign monitors beeping in the background

Location

Riverside Memorial Hospital - Renal Care Department

Learning Objectives

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Create and justify a fair triage system for remaining machines

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De-escalate tensions with waiting patients and their families

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Document all decisions and communications for legal protection

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Nurse, we've got 12 critical patients and only 3 functioning dialysis machines. Mr. Rodriguez is already making calls to his lawyer, and I need you to handle this mess while I try to get tech support on the line. What's your immediate action plan?”

This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Chief of Nephrology's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#660

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