Pediatric Case 4: Brittany Long
Guided Reflection Questions
Opening Questions
How did the simulated experience of Brittany Long’s case make you feel?
Describe the actions you felt went well in this scenario.
Scenario Analysis Questions*
EBP What is the relationship between fluid and oxygen therapy in the treatment of sickle cell
anemia?
EBP What complications might Brittany Long face if her symptoms are not recognized and treated in
a timely manner?
EBP What methods of pain management did you use and what other methods should be considered
for Brittany Long, based on the latest evidence-based practice?
PCC/I What discharge teaching should be provided to assist Brittany Long’s mother with her home
care?
S/QI Reflect on ways to improve safety and quality of care based on your experience with Brittany
Long’s case.
T&C/I Identify additional individuals who should be included on Brittany Long’s care team.
T&C/I What key elements would you include in the handoff report for this patient? Consider the
situation-background-assessment-recommendation (SBAR) format.
QI Discuss quality-of-care indicators for the management of children with sickle cell disease.
* 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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