Triage

Question 1

Triage process

Answer 1

1. Gathering of subjective data
2. Obtain objective data (VS, necessary nursing assessment)
3. Past med history
4. Medication and allergies history

Question 2

Types of POCT ordered at Triage

Answer 2

12 lead ecg

CBG

Urinalysis: UC10

Urine pregnancy test

Question 3

Indications for 12 lead ecg

Answer 3

1. chest discomfort or pain
2. epigastric pain
3. syncope or post fits
4. giddiness
5. hyperkalemia/hypokalemia

Question 4

Indications for BGM

Answer 4

1. Past med history of DM
2. Complaint of giddiness
3. AMS/AI
4. Fits/post fits
5. Lumps, bumps or abscess
6. Chronic wounds or ulcers

Note: normal value: 4-8

Question 5

Indications for urinalysis (UC10)

Answer 5

1. urinary complaints
2. loin or flank pain
3. lower abdominal pain

Question 6

Indications for urine pregnancy test

Answer 6

1. Female of child bearing age with lower abdominal pain
2. Females unsure of LMP and associated with symptoms vomiting, generalised vague abdominal discomfort
3. Of child bearing age, unsure if pregnant, required to do xray

Question 7

Triage qns

Answer 7

1. Pt identifier
2. Drug allergy
3. Past medical history
4. Presenting complaint

Question 8

Triage qns

Answer 8

1. Pt identifier
2. Drug allergy
3. Past medical history
4. Presenting complaint

Answer 9

1. HF
2. Chest infection
3. Myocarditis
4. GERD
5. Asthma