Exam Initial Assessment Flashcards
1
Q
What features to assess on initial assessment:
A
- Consciousness
- Obvious pain or anxiety
- Signs of distress, e.g. large cough or rapid breathing
- Sputum pot or monitoring devices
- medical equipment, e.g. O2, nasal tube, inhaler, nebuliser, IV drip
- Medicalert bracelet or necklace
2
Q
NEWS chart:
A
Check Temp, Resp rate and pulse
- For information
- For comparing your values to
