Clinical Sustainment Competency Flashcards
1
Q
Proper patient identification includes
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Two patient identifiers which may include: l
Full Name
Date of birth
Patient’s DOD ID number
2
Q
The most basic vital signs include
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Heart rate Blood pressure Respiratory rate Pain level SPO2 Temperature
3
Q
What are normal limits for vital signs? What are critical values?
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HR: 60-100 BPM BP: 120/80 SPO2: (80-90) -100 Temp: 97.8°F (36.5°C) to 99°F (37.2°C) RR: 12-(16-20) Px: Ask Pt. their tolerance level *Redo vital assessment if out of normal range & report findings to the nurse.
4
Q
List alternative pain scales
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Defense and Veterans Pain Rating Scale
5
Q
Options for pain management/treatment
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Discuss