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Prepare to master your BSN 315 Pharmacology clinical simulation with confidence and precision! This Complete A+ Guide provides the fully documented Objective Data results from the Shadow Health Unguided Intermediate Patient Case – exactly as completed for Nightingale College. Whether you're struggling to identify which assessment findings count as "objective data" or want to verify your own simulation results before submission, this resource ensures you submit accurate, complete, and A+-worthy documentation. Inside this comprehensive PDF, you will find the complete, verified objective data set from the unguided intermediate patient case, organized exactly as Shadow Health expects. This guide covers every critical assessment domain: Vital signs and general appearance – blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, pain level, and overall patient presentation Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT) – objective findings including pupil response, mucous membranes, sclera color, and any abnormalities Cardiovascular assessment – heart sounds (S1, S2, murmurs, gallops), capillary refill, edema, peripheral pulses, and jugular venous distension Respiratory assessment – lung sounds (crackles, wheezes, rhonchi, diminished breath sounds), respiratory effort, and use of accessory muscles Abdominal / gastrointestinal assessment – bowel sounds, tenderness, distension, guarding, and organ palpation findings Musculoskeletal and neurological assessment – range of motion, muscle strength, gait, reflexes, sensation, and cranial nerve function Skin, hair, and nails – color, turgor, lesions, rashes, edema, and temperature Medication-specific objective findings – therapeutic effects, adverse reactions, and signs of medication effectiveness or toxicity relevant to the pharmacology focus of BSN 315 What makes this your Complete A+ Guide? This is not just a list of findings – it is a professionally formatted reference that shows you exactly how to distinguish objective data from subjective data, a critical skill for nursing documentation and clinical judgment. Each entry is presented in clear, bullet-point format, mirroring the structure Shadow Health uses for grading. Use it to double-check your own simulation results, study for the pharmacology exam, or understand what complete, thorough objective data collection looks like for unguided patient cases. This resource is specifically aligned with Nightingale College's BSN 315 Pharmacology curriculum and the latest Shadow Health platform updates. Perfect for nursing students who want to verify their work, learn proper documentation technique, or prepare for the unguided case challenge. Don't let incomplete or incorrect objective data cost you points on this high-stakes simulation. Download now and submit your Shadow Health Unguided Intermediate Patient Case with total confidence – knowing your objective data is complete, accurate, and A+-worthy. Your pharmacology grade depends on it!

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Shadow Health: Unguided Intermediate

Patient Case Results – Objective Data BSN

315 Pharmacology - Nightingale College ||

Complete A+ Guide




1. A 58-year-old male patient reports feeling “generally

tired” for 2 weeks. Which vital sign finding is most

concerning for possible infection?

A) BP 118/76 mmHg

B) HR 88 bpm

C) Temperature 38.9°C (102°F)

D) SpO2 97%

Answer: C – Fever suggests infection; normal temp is 36–

38°C (96.8–100.4°F).

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2. During objective data collection, you note BP 154/92

mmHg in the right arm. What is your best next action?

A) Document as normal

B) Repeat in left arm after 5 minutes rest

C) Start antihypertensive immediately

D) Notify provider only if headache present

Answer: B – Confirm elevated BP by repeating in

contralateral arm after rest.

3. Patient’s BMI is 31.2 kg/m². This classifies as:

A) Normal weight

B) Overweight

C) Class I obesity

D) Class II obesity

Answer: C – BMI 30–34.9 = Class I obesity.

4. A patient on metoprolol has HR 48 bpm and BP 100/70.

Which symptom would indicate symptomatic bradycardia?

A) Warm, dry skin

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B) Dizziness when standing

C) Respiratory rate 20

D) Capillary refill 2 seconds

Answer: B – Dizziness suggests inadequate cerebral

perfusion.

5. You record a respiratory rate of 28 breaths/min in a

resting adult. This is:

A) Normal

B) Bradypnea

C) Tachypnea

D) Cheyne-Stokes

Answer: C – Normal adult RR is 12–20; >20 = tachypnea.

6. Pulse oximetry shows 89% on room air. Your immediate

action should be:

A) Apply supplemental oxygen

B) Recheck in 5 minutes

C) Document as normal for elderly

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