Lecture 3 Flashcards

1
Q

describe the NEWS

A

ranges from 0-3 for vital signs and other physiological parameters to detect acute deterioration

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2
Q

what are the values for hypotension

A

95/60

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3
Q

what is eupnea

A

normal breathing

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4
Q

what is the normal internal set point of temp

A

37.2

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5
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what is apnea

A

absence of breathing

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6
Q

what are the values for hypertension

A

135/85

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7
Q

what is the normal value for spo2

A

over 96

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8
Q

in what area is palpation not done after inspection

A

the abdomen

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9
Q

what pain assessment technique is always performed first

A

inspection

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10
Q

from head to toe, name the arteries where we can take pulse

A

temporal
facial
carotid
brachial
radial
femoral
popliteal
posterior tibial
dorsalis pedis

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11
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what is the normal temperature range

A

35.8-37.3

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12
Q

is spo2 affected by hemoglobin levels

A

not until they go under 50g/L

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13
Q

what pain ass technique is performed after inspection

A

palpation

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14
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what does NEWS detect

A

acute deterioration

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15
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what are the two types of percussion

A

indirect and direct

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16
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is rectal temp normally higher or lower than oral

17
Q

what is a medium new score

18
Q

what are some non-changeable influencing factors of temperature

A

diurnal cycle
menstrual cycle
age

19
Q

what are the 4 assessment techniques

A

inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation

20
Q

what is the normal resp rate

A

10-20 breaths per minute

21
Q

what is orthostatic hypotension

A

change of more than 20mm Hg between standing up and lying down

22
Q

is axillary temp typically lower or higher than oral

23
Q

is tympanic membrane temp normally higher or lower than oral

24
Q

what are the 4 moments of hand hygiene

A

before patient contact
before aseptic procedure
after body fluid exposure risk
after patient contact

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what does NEWS stand for
national early warning score
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what pulse do we NOT take bilaterally
carotid - we dont want them to pass out
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what is dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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what is the normal pulse
50-95 bpm
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is temporal artery temp normally higher or lower than oral
lower
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what is a high new score
7+
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what is indirect percussion
striking hand contacts the stationary hand
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what are the 5 main VS
temp pulse respirations blood pressure pulse oximetry
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what is a red new score
score of 3 in any individual parameter
35
what is an low new score
0-4