Infection control
You would clean your hands with this when visibly soiled.
Soap and water
What medication can nurses initiate when a patient is febrile?
Paracetamol
The statewide emergency number for in-hospital events.
2222
What is the BTF range for temperature?
35.5 - 38.5
What does the abbreviation CCF stand for?
Congestive Cardiac Failure
The 5 moments of hand hygiene.
Before and after touching a patient
Before and after a procedure
After touching a patient's surroundings
You would commence this after finding a patient unconscious and with no pulse.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
The call for yellow-zone criteria.
Clinical review call
At what reading would you consider a patient to be bradycardic?
HR < 50bpm
A chronic disease that affects the production and effectiveness of insulin.
Diabetes
What is the technique used to handle sterile items?
Aseptic technique
You would administer this when a patient is saturating at less than 95% and is short of breath.
Oxygen
The call for threatening behaviour.
Code Black
Which vital sign is the first indicator of deterioration?
Respiratory rate
The stage of a pressure injury that extends into the subcutaneous layer.
Stage 3
What are the infection precautions of a COVID positive patient?
Airborne and contact precautions
You would perform this assessment on a patient who has had a fall in addition to vital signs.
Neurological assessment
(GCS + pupils + limb strength)
The escalation call required for a blood pressure of 201/69.
MET call
At what pain score would you have to call a CRC?
Pain score = or > 7
Where would you place the lead V4 on an ECG? (Describe as anatomical position)
Left 5th intercostal space at midclavicular line (underneath the left nip nip)
When accessing central venous access devices, what is the recommended amount of time you need to "scrub the hub"?
15 - 20 seconds
The ideal position for a patient who is acutely hypotensive.
Trendelenburg position
(Legs above head is accepted)
How long after calling a CRC should the medical team respond?
Within 30 minutes
List 3 symptoms in regards to vital signs that indicate a patient is septic.
Hypotensive
Tachycardic
Tachypnoeic
Febrile or low temperature
When performing a GCS assessment, under motor response, how would a score a patient exhibiting decorticate posturing?
M=3