Lecture 3

Question 1

describe the NEWS

Answer 1

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

Question 2

what are the values for hypotension

Answer 2

95/60

Question 3

what is eupnea

Answer 3

normal breathing

Question 4

what is the normal internal set point of temp

Answer 4

37.2

Question 5

what is apnea

Answer 5

absence of breathing

Question 6

what are the values for hypertension

Answer 6

135/85

Question 7

what is the normal value for spo2

Answer 7

over 96

Question 8

in what area is palpation not done after inspection

Answer 8

the abdomen

Question 9

what pain assessment technique is always performed first

Answer 9

inspection

Question 10

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

Answer 10

temporal
facial
carotid
brachial
radial
femoral
popliteal
posterior tibial
dorsalis pedis

Question 11

what is the normal temperature range

Answer 11

35.8-37.3

Question 12

is spo2 affected by hemoglobin levels

Answer 12

not until they go under 50g/L

Question 13

what pain ass technique is performed after inspection

Answer 13

palpation

Question 14

what does NEWS detect

Answer 14

acute deterioration

Question 15

what are the two types of percussion

Answer 15

indirect and direct

Question 16

is rectal temp normally higher or lower than oral

Answer 16

higheer

Question 17

what is a medium new score

Answer 17

5-6

Question 18

what are some non-changeable influencing factors of temperature

Answer 18

diurnal cycle
menstrual cycle
age

Question 19

what are the 4 assessment techniques

Answer 19

inspection
palpation
percussion
auscultation

Question 20

what is the normal resp rate

Answer 20

10-20 breaths per minute

Question 21

what is orthostatic hypotension

Answer 21

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

Question 22

is axillary temp typically lower or higher than oral

Answer 22

lower

Question 23

is tympanic membrane temp normally higher or lower than oral

Answer 23

higher

Question 24

what are the 4 moments of hand hygiene

Answer 24

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

Question 25

what does NEWS stand for

Answer 25

national early warning score

Question 26

what pulse do we NOT take bilaterally

Answer 26

carotid - we dont want them to pass out

Question 27

what is dyspnea

Answer 27

difficulty breathing

Question 29

what is the normal pulse

Answer 29

50-95 bpm

Question 30

is temporal artery temp normally higher or lower than oral

Answer 30

lower

Question 31

what is a high new score

Answer 31

7+

Question 32

what is indirect percussion

Answer 32

striking hand contacts the stationary hand

Question 33

what are the 5 main VS

Answer 33

temp
pulse
respirations
blood pressure
pulse oximetry

Question 34

what is a red new score

Answer 34

score of 3 in any individual parameter

Question 35

what is an low new score

Answer 35

0-4