1. Vital Signs

Question 1

INTRODUCTION BEFORE ANY OSCE:

Answer 1

Hand hygiene, PPE, intro, identity, explain, pain, consent, expose, chaperone, stethoscope HYGIENE

Question 2

What to offer during vital signs examination:

Answer 2

Take the mean of 2 more BP readings

& BP in other arm

Question 3

NEWS score of 1-4
monitoring frequency:
Clinical monitoring:

Answer 3

4-6 hourly
Inform registered nurse:
- assess pt
- decides if escalation of care required

Question 4

NEWS score of 0

Answer 4

12 hourly

Question 5

NEWS score of 3 in single parameter
monitoring frequency:
Clinical monitoring:

Answer 5

1 hourly
Registered nurse informs medical team caring for pt
Review and assess if escalation of care required

Question 6

NEWS score of 5 or more
monitoring frequency:
Clinical monitoring:

Answer 6

1 hourly

URGENT assessment by clinician

Question 7

NEWS score of 7 or more
monitoring frequency:
Clinical monitoring:

Answer 7

Continuous
EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT BY Specialist registrar level
Critical care competencies
Advanced airway management

Question 8

CONCLUSION FOR ALL OSCES:

Answer 8

thank pt, qs, help them dress

offer (NEWS), SBAR, while DOFF, hand hygiene