Important Info and Terms Flashcards
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What is the definition of “Assessment”
The action of assessing someone/gathering information
What is the definition of ‘problems’ (actual and potential)?
Signs or warnings of serious complications
What is the definition of ‘interventions’?
Actual treatments and actions/changing the course of action
What is the definition of ‘clinical manifestations/signs & symptoms’?
Results that are either objective or subjective
What is Aetiology?
The underlying cause of a condition or contributing factors
What is pathophysiology?
Altered physiological processes associated with disease or injury - changes in the tissue that result from injury or disease
What is the definition for ‘rationale’?
The explanation/reason for a course of action i.e why something is done
Is the Rapid Assessment Framework considered to be an assessment?
NO
What does the Rapid Assessment Framework Cover
Your ABCDE’s (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, + environment/exposure) + actual/potential risks
What should the core body temperature of a person be?
Adult: Between 36.5 and 37.7
Older Adult: Between 35 and 36.4
Pedeatrics: Between 37 and 38
What is the expected pulse range for a patient?
10yrs-adult: 55-90bpm
2-10 yrs: 70-110
0-2yrs: 80-150
What is the expected respiratory rate for a patient
Typical: 12-20bpm
3-10yrs: 20-28
0-3yrs: 20-30
What is the expected systolic range for a patient?
<120 mmHg
What is the expected distolic range for a patient?
<80 mmHg
What does 02 stand for?
Oxygen
What does COPD stand for?
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
What are red flags?
Signs or warnings of serious complications
What does RR stand for?
Respiratory Rate
What does NZEWS mean?
New Zealand Early Warning Score
What does PaCO2 stand for?
Arterial Carbon Dioxide Tension
What does Sp02 stand for?
Peripheral Oxygen Saturation
What is an intervention?
Actual treatments and actions
What does NP stand for?
Nasal Prongs
What does SOBOE stand for?
Shortness of Breath on exertion
