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Patient Deterioration

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Respiratory Rate

c)

Oxygen Saturations

d)

Temperature

2.

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

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

3.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

4.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

5.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

6.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

7.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

8.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

9.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature

10.

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?

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Blood Pressure

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

Oxygen Saturations

e)

Temperature