ICU Blackout Protocol
A catastrophic power failure has struck Memorial General's ICU ward during the night shift. As the charge nurse, you must manage failing life support systems for six critical patients while dealing with increasingly hostile family members. The backup generators are behaving erratically, and you're getting conflicting information from facilities management.
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Survivors
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Popularity
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Difficulty
B1-B2
Scenario Overview
Your Role
Night Shift Charge Nurse
Conversation Partner
Dr. Sarah Chen, Hospital Administrator
Setting
Dimly lit ICU ward illuminated by emergency lighting, equipment alarms blinking red in darkness
Location
Memorial General Hospital - 4th Floor ICU
Learning Objectives
Establish and document clear patient prioritization based on critical care needs
Coordinate manual backup systems while maintaining family calm
Create verifiable record of all decisions and actions taken during crisis
About This Scenario
A catastrophic power failure has struck Memorial General's ICU ward during the night shift. As the charge nurse, you must manage failing life support systems for six critical patients while dealing with increasingly hostile family members. The backup generators are behaving erratically, and you're getting conflicting information from facilities management.
How It Starts
“Nurse, I need detailed documentation of every single action you're taking during this outage. These patients' families have already started filming with their phones, and I'm looking at six potential lawsuits. What EXACTLY is your next move?”
This is how Dr. Sarah Chen, Hospital Administrator's greeting will start.
Practice Details
Scenario ID
#692
Category
General
Location Tag
Memorial General Hospital - 4th Floor ICU
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