Clin Skills

Question 1

What does WWQQAABICE stand for?

Answer 1

When, Where, Quantity, Quality, Aggravating and alleviating factors, Associated symptoms, Beliefs, Impacts, Concerns, Expectations

Question 2

What is the order of History Taking steps?

Answer 2

Patient profile
HOPC [WWQQAABICE or patient-oriented]
Previous history of present complaint/other
Family history- genetic and environmental
Meds and allergies
Smoking, alcohol and drugs
Social history

Question 3

What acronym is used for a structured HOPC?

Answer 3

WWQQAABICE

Question 4

What acronym is used for a patient handover?

Answer 4

ISBAR

Question 5

What does ISBAR stand for?

Answer 5

I = Introduce yourself + the patient
S = Situation (at present)
B = Background
A = Assessment (vital signs)
R = Requests/recommendations

Question 6

What is included in a patient profile?

Answer 6

Full name, Age, Occupation/previous occupation, Indigenous status “Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent”

Question 7

what is the Angle and Needle type for an IM injection?

Answer 7

90deg
23G

Question 8

What is the Angle and Needle type for a SC injection?

Answer 8

45deg
25G

Question 9

What are the normal Vital signs readings?

Answer 9

Temperature……………36.5-37.5degC
Pulse…………………….60-100bpm
Respiratory rate………..12-20bpm
Blood pressure…………120/80

Question 10

What is considered high systolic BP?

Answer 10

> 130

Question 11

What is considered high diastolic BP?

Answer 11

> 80

Question 12

What would be considered low BP

Answer 12

90/60

Question 13

What are the normal temp readings for oral and ear?

Answer 13

Oral Normal Range - 35.8° to 37.2°
Ear Normal Range - 35.4° to 37.8°

Question 14

What is a way to make Respiratory rate reading easier?

Answer 14

Accentuation technique - get patient to put touch shoulder using opposite arm