deterioration

Question 1

NEWS2 Charts

Answer 1

• Bedside observations are given a
  score of 3 depending on how
  far they are from the normal value.
• 0 is they are within the normal
  parameter
• 3 is the furthest away from the
  normal range.
• NEWS2 as there are 2 scales for
  target Sp02.

Question 2

Airway signs of deterioration

Answer 2

• Chest wall
• movement
• Movement of air
• Absent/diminished breath sounds
• Cyanosis
• Evidence of blockage e.g. choking
• Noisy breathing

Question 3

Breathing signs of deterioration

Answer 3

• Colour
• Sp02
• Sputum
• Cough
• ABG
• Pattern
• Percusslon note
• Palpation
• CXR
• Auscultation

Question 4

Circulation signs of deterioration

Answer 4

Urine Output
Temperature
Colour
Fluid
Balance
CRT
Bloods

Normal Values — bloods:
CRP 0-5mg/L
Hb
- men 130-180g/L
- women 120-160g/L
INR 0.9-1.2

Question 5

Disability Signs of
deterioration

Answer 5

• AVCPU/GCS
• Blood
• glucose
• Medication
• Pain
• Pupils

Question 6

Exposure signs of deterioration

Answer 6

• Oedema
• Wounds
• Active bleeding
• Drugs and devices
• Skin colour and temperature

Question 7

SBAR

Answer 7

situation
background
assessment
recommendation