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What is the significance of a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 180-240mmHg in terms of patient deterioration?
What is the significance of a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 180-240mmHg in terms of patient deterioration?
- Indicates high blood pressure
- Indicates low blood pressure
- Indicates abnormal findings (correct)
- Indicates normal findings
Which of the following findings would NOT be considered an early warning sign of clinical deterioration in the cardiovascular system?
Which of the following findings would NOT be considered an early warning sign of clinical deterioration in the cardiovascular system?
- HR 40-49bpm
- SpO2 90-95%
- Urine output less than 200mls/8 hours
- SBP 120-140mmHg (correct)
What is the significance of a respiratory rate (RR) of 5-9 breaths/min in terms of patient assessment?
What is the significance of a respiratory rate (RR) of 5-9 breaths/min in terms of patient assessment?
- Normal finding
- Indicates normal breathing
- Low RR indicating distress (correct)
- High RR indicating distress
Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of clinical deterioration in the renal system?
Which of the following is NOT an early warning sign of clinical deterioration in the renal system?
What should be the expected SpO2 levels in a patient showing early signs of clinical deterioration?
What should be the expected SpO2 levels in a patient showing early signs of clinical deterioration?
Why is a drop of more than 2 points in Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) considered an early warning sign of clinical deterioration?
Why is a drop of more than 2 points in Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) considered an early warning sign of clinical deterioration?
What does a blood glucose level (BGL) of 1-2.6 mmol/L indicate in terms of patient assessment?
What does a blood glucose level (BGL) of 1-2.6 mmol/L indicate in terms of patient assessment?
What is the significance of a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 9-11 in terms of patient assessment?
What is the significance of a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) of 9-11 in terms of patient assessment?
Why is a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 80-100mmHg considered a warning sign of clinical deterioration?
Why is a systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 80-100mmHg considered a warning sign of clinical deterioration?
What is the implication of a seizure in terms of patient assessment?
What is the implication of a seizure in terms of patient assessment?
Why is an SpO2 level of 90-95% concerning for patient assessment?
Why is an SpO2 level of 90-95% concerning for patient assessment?
What does an altered mentation signify in terms of patient assessment?
What does an altered mentation signify in terms of patient assessment?
Why is a urine output less than 200mls/8 hours considered a concerning finding?
Why is a urine output less than 200mls/8 hours considered a concerning finding?
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