Exam 2 - Red Flags in Chart Review

Question 1

look for:

Answer 1

CXR infiltrates
low grade temp
high WBC
oxygen saturation
respiratory rate
BMI
Low albumin levels
check for medications that may be contributing to dysphagia

Question 2

infection

Answer 2

CXR infiltrates
low grade temp
high WBC

Question 3

something in lungs

Answer 3

oxygen saturation

Question 4

issues with lungs

Answer 4

respiratory rate

Question 5

malnutrition

Answer 5

BMI
low alb levels