OSCA 1 Flashcards
What do neurological assessments consist of?
- Glasgow Come Scale (GCS)
- Pupil reaction + size
- Motor Response
- Tongue Deviation
- Facial Symmetry
What do neurological assessments look for?
- Alert + conscious patient
- Head injury
- Seizure or Stroke
What does PQRST stand for?
P = Provoke = What caused the pain?
Q = Quality = Sharp, deep, tingly?
R = Radiation = Does the pain move from the injury?
S = Scale (severity) = Scale from 0-10
T = Time = When did the pain start? How long does it last?
What are normal BGLs?
4-8 (can be 8.1-12)
What percentage (%) is Room Air?
21.9% (22%)
What are we looking for when taking respiratory rates?
- Rate
- Rhythm
- Strength
- Depth
- Sounds
What questions do you ask for ‘Best Verbal Response’?
- What is your DOB?
- Who is your NOK?
- What suburb do you live in?
- What month/season are we in?
What does 02 Saturation mean?
% of oxygen in haemoglobin in red blood cells being transported through the body.
What is tested on neurovascular assessments?
- Sensation
- Movement
- Radial Pulse
- Capillary Refill
- Warmth
- Colour
- Swelling
What is it called when temperature is too high?
Prexia OR Febrile
What does afebrile mean?
Normal Temperature
What is it called when respiratory rate is too low?
Bradypnoea
What is the pain scale?
0 = No pain
10 = Worst pain ever
What is it called when pulse rate is too high?
Tachycardia
What is it called when oxygen sats are too low?
Hypoxia
How do we test ‘Best Motor Response’?
Ask patient to touch nose.
What is the regular Systolic BP?
100-140 mmHg
What does SHARED stand for?
S = Situation
H = History
A = Assessment
R = Risk
E = Expectations
D = Documentation
What is the normal Diastolic BP?
60 - 90mmHg
What does it mean when pulse rate is too low?
Bradycardia
What is it called when respiratory rate is too high?
Tachypnoea
What is the normal temperature range?
36 - 37.5
What is the normal pulse rate for adults?
60-100bpm
What is the normal respiratory rate?
14-20 breathes/min
