Diploma of Nursing Stage 1 OSCA

Diastolic range

60-90 mmHg

Systolic range

100-140 mmHg

Pulse Rate Range

60-100 bpm

Respiratory Rate Range

12-20 breaths

Oxygen Saturation Range

95% - 100% RA

Blood Glucose Level Range

4-7.8 mmol/L

Temperature Range

36-37.5c

Tachypnoea

Fast Respirations >20 breaths

Hypoxia

Lack of Oxygen in Tissue

Bradypnoea

Slow Respirations

Dyspnoea

Difficulty breathing

Bradycardia

Slow Pulse Rate

Radial Artery Location

Inner Wrist

Febrile

Fever >37.5c

Hypothermia

Low Temperature

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Introduction

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Situation

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Background

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Assessments

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Recommendation

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Provoking

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Quality

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Region

PQRSTU- S

Severity

PQRSTU- T

Time

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Understanding

Tachycardia

High Pulse Rate >100bpm

Hypertension

High Blood Pressure 140/90

Hypotension

Low Blood Pressure 100/60

Hypoglycaemia

Low Blood Sugar BGL

Hyperglycaemia

High Blood Sugar BGL >10mmol/L

Orthopnoea

Shortness of breath when lying flat

Apnoea

Absence of breathing

Asystole

Absence of pulse

5 Moments of Hand Hygiene

1. Before touching a patient

2. Before a procedure

3. After a procedure or body fluid exposure risk

4. After touching a patient

5. After touching a patient's surroundings

CVA

Cerebrovascular Accident [STROKE]

Orthostatic [Postural] Hypotension

A sudden drop in blood pressure when transitioning from a lying or sitting position to standing

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Danger

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Response

DRSABCE - S

Send for help

DRSABCDE - A

Airway

DRSABCDE - B

Breathing

DRSABCDE - C

Circulation

DRSABCDE - D

Disability

DRSABCDE - E

Environment/Exposure

Stridor

A harsh, high-pitched sound in inhalation or exhalation.