You are the admitting nurse for Mrs. Akimoto. She is 72 year old, obese patient who is admitted for repair of fractured NOF. She is booked in for an open reduction, due to go to theatre in one hour...

You are the admitting nurse for Mrs. Akimoto. She is 72 year old, obese patient who is admitted for repair of fractured NOF. She is booked in for an open reduction, due to go to theatre in one hour time. Mrs Akimoto has been previously diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.


Q1. Identify (8) eight important assessments and/or forms you should perform and/or fill out as part of the admission.  (This is to exclude name, age, and address.) 100 to 150 words


Q2. In your health assessment of Mrs Akimoto, name four (4) physiological things do you need to assess for each of the following areas: 100 to 150words


A.    Respiration


B.    Pulse


C.    Neurological status


Q3.  Identify four (4) hazards/risks in the operating theatre to the patient and/or staff.


Q4. What are 2 common types of skin prep use in surgery?

Q5. List 10 observations / assessments / information you need to receive during handover from the PACU nursing staff on Mrs Akimoto’s return to the ward. (Excludes Vital Obs).
100 to 150 words