Prioritisation of care Flashcards
1
Q
Airway
A
Patent and clear
talking in short sentences?
2
Q
Breathing
Possible Assessment skills? (Think enhanced assessment)
A
Work of Breathing
Rate of Breathing
Depth of Breathing
Shortness of breath
Oxygen Saturations
Peak flow?
Enhanced assesment - IPA
Chest expansions
3
Q
What does the BTS say about the use of oxygen? (3 Points)
A
aim for saturations 94-98
Scale 2 NEWS: Aim for 88-92% if the patient has COPD.
Does not cure breathlessness and must be prescribed
4
Q
What do you assess under ‘Circulation’?
A
Heart rate
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Capillary refill time?
5
Q
What do you assess under ‘Disability’?
A
AVPU
Blood glucose levels
Pain scale
GCS
6
Q
What do you assess under ‘Exposure’?
A
Evidence of chest trauma
Evidence of rashes
