Assessments

Question 1

Recite the Clinical Approach part 1

Answer 1

Question 2

Recite the Clinical Approach part 2

Answer 2

Question 3

Recite the Respiratory Status Assessment

Answer 3

Question 4

Recite the Perfusion Status Assessment

Answer 4

Question 5

Recite the GCS

Answer 5

Question 6

What are the clinical red flags? (vital signs and specific conditions)

Answer 6

• Abnormal vital signs
  
  • HR > 120
  • RR > 30
  • SBP < 90
  • SpO2 < 90% (unless chronic hypoxaemia)
  • GCS < 13 (< 15 if pt < 15 yo)
• Specific conditions (PAUSES FAPS)
  
  • Primary obstetric issue
  • Anaphylaxis (including resolved or possible anaphylaxis or the post adrenaline pt)
  • Unable to walk (when usually able)
  • Stridor
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Stroke/TIA
  • First presentation seizure
  • Acute coronary syndrome (even if resolved)
  • Post-tonsillectomy bleeding (of any amount up to 14 days post op)
  • Sudden onset HA

Question 7

What are the clinical yellow flags?

Answer 7

• (SI OASIS)
• Significant unexplained pain
• Immunocompromised with suspected infection
• Ongoing patient or carer concern
• Abdo pain
• Surgical procedure within past 14 days
• Infection not responding to community based care
• Syncope

Question 8

What must you do if the patient has a red flag?

Answer 8

You must transport patient to hospital and consider notification

Question 9

What must you do if your patient has a yellow flag?

Answer 9

If transport is not required, patients must be advised of the need to seek a timely medical review (VED, ED or GP) within two hours