ICU OBSERVATION EXPERIENCE

1. Discuss the role of the RN in the ICU from your observation. (What types of assessments are made, frequency, what type of treatments, how would you describe the interactions between RN and MD) 2.5 points 2. Describe the impact of the ICU environment on client and family in relation to sensory and psychosocial factors. 2.5 points 3. Describe equipment not routinely used on a medical-surgical floor but typically found in a critical care unit. (i.e., A-line, CVP monitoring, fluid warmer, ICP monitor, heart monitor, etc) 2.5 points 4. Explain the rationale as to why this client was in ICU rather than on a regular medical-surgical unit. Include the above 3 objectives in your rationale.