WorksheetsPatient Deterioration
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Amir is a 64-year-old-male who has been admitted to a sub-acute rehabilitation ward after hip surgery. After commencing your shift, you attend your A-G assessment. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 94/min, RR 18/min, SpO2 97%, Temp. 38.4.
Which vital sign are you concerned about?
Heart Rate
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
William, a 58-year-old male with a history of atrial fibrillation, complains of palpitations and dizziness. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 160/min, BP 115/70 mmHg, RR 20/min, SpO2 97%, Temp. 36.8
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
James, a 51-year-old male with a recent diagnosis of pneumonia, is becoming increasingly lethargic and short of breath. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 104/min, BP 85/50 mmHg, RR 22/min, SpO2 94% on room air, Temp. 37.5
Which vital sign/s concern you most?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
John, a 45-year-old male with no significant medical history, comes to the clinic with a fever and cough. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 88/min, BP 120/80 mmHg, RR 22/min, SpO2 95%, Temp. 39.0
Which vital sign should be addressed first?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Emily, a 60-year-old female with a history of COPD, is experiencing increased shortness of breath. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 102/min, BP 130/85 mmHg, RR 28/min, SpO2 89%, Temp. 37.5
Which vital sign is most critical to address?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Sarah, a 50-year-old female with a history of hypertension, presents with a headache and blurred vision. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 78/min, BP 180/110 mmHg, RR 16/min, SpO2 98%, Temp. 37.2
Which vital sign is most concerning?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Michael, a 72-year-old male with a history of diabetes, is feeling dizzy and weak. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 110/min, BP 90/60 mmHg, RR 20/min, SpO2 96%, Temp. 36.5
Which vital sign should be prioritized?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Linda, a 68-year-old female with a history of heart failure, reports swelling in her legs and shortness of breath. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 95/min, BP 140/90 mmHg, RR 24/min, SpO2 92%, Temp. 37.0
Which vital sign/s is most critical to address?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Linda, a 55-year-old female with a history of asthma, is experiencing wheezing and shortness of breath. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 100/min, BP 125/80 mmHg, RR 30/min, SpO2 92%, Temp. 37.0
Which vital sign is most critical to address?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
Anna, a 70-year-old female with a history of chronic kidney disease, is feeling nauseous and weak. Vital signs are as follows:
HR 95/min, BP 150/95 mmHg, RR 16/min, SpO2 98%, Temp. 37.1
Which vital sign is most concerning?
Heart Rate
Blood Pressure
Respiratory Rate
Oxygen Saturations
Temperature
