Week 8: Managing Altered Vital Signs & Compassionate Care

Question 1

Understand use of the A to E patient assessment in identifying patients at risk of clinical deterioration

Question 2

Identify variations that may occur in normal vital signs and the required nursing care

Question 3

Describe the elements of the Basic Life Support algorithm

Question 4

Demonstrate appropriate documentation and communication of vital signs

Question 5

Describe the use of the iSoBAR/ISBAR acronym in clinical handover

Question 6

Demonstrate knowledge and skill in manual and electronic blood pressure measurement and documentation

Question 7

Identify clients at risk of falls and pressure injury through use of appropriate assessment tools

Question 8

Discuss factors that contribute to and evidence based strategies to prevent falls and pressure injuries.

Question 9

Identify culturally appropriate strategies of caring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Question 10

Discuss elements of compassionate care and empathy.

Question 11

Discuss elements of caring for the person who has died.