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NSE 203 COMBINED EXAM STUDY SET
Question :SATA: what are some negative outcomes related to clinical deterioration?
- increased mortality
- increased resuscitation
- fewer codes
- need for higher level of care
- prolonged hospital admission
Correct answer:a) increased mortality
- increased resuscitation
- need for higher level of care
- prolonged hospital admission
Question :SATA: what are some common changes in vital signs that indicate clinical deterioration?
- increased RR then decrease
- increased pulse then decrease
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- decreased pulse then increase
- increase BP and then decreased
- temperature rising
f) O2 sat slowly decline then rapidly after 88%
Correct answer:a) increased RR then decrease
- increased pulse then decrease
- increase BP and then decreased
f) O2 sat slowly decline then rapidly after 88%
Question :SATA: what steps are involved in "Breathing"?(primary survey)
- measure RR
- evaluate WOB
- measure O2 saturation
- assess skin colour changes
- evaluate speech
Correct answer:a) measure RR
- evaluate WOB
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- measure O2 saturation
Question :SATA: what steps are involved in "Circulation"?(primary survey)
- palpate pulse rate & rhythm
- assess colour changes
- assess sensation changes
- measure BP by auscultation
- assess urine output
Correct answer:a) palpate pulse rate & rhythm
- measure BP by auscultation
- assess urine output
Question :SATA: what steps are involved in "Disability"?(primary survey)
- assess LOC
- inspect skin integrity
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- measure body temp
- evaluate speech
- assess for pain
- assess for changes in facial & body symmetry, weakness,
- assess for sudden changes in vision
balance
Correct answer:a) assess LOC
- evaluate speech
- assess for pain
- assess for changes in facial & body symmetry, weakness,
- assess for sudden changes in vision
balance
Question :SATA: what steps are involved in "Exposure"?(primary survey)
- measure body temperature
- inspect skin integrity
- inspect & palpate skin for signs of pressure injury