NMBI Patient Assessment

Question 1

What does the acronym 'NEWS2' stand for in clinical practice?

Accepted Answer

National Early Warning Score 2

Answer

NEWS2 (National Early Warning Score 2) is a standardised scoring tool used in Irish and UK hospitals to assess acute illness severity and trigger escalation based on six physiological parameters.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT one of the six physiological parameters in NEWS2?

Accepted Answer

Blood glucose

Answer

The six NEWS2 parameters are: respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, systolic blood pressure, pulse rate, level of consciousness (ACVPU), and temperature. Blood glucose is not a NEWS2 parameter.

Question 3

When assessing a patient's pain, which validated tool is commonly used for adults?

Accepted Answer

Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) 0–10

Answer

The Numerical Rating Scale (0–10) is a simple, validated self-report tool where 0=no pain and 10=worst imaginable pain. It is widely used for adult pain assessment.

Question 4

A patient's SpO2 reading is 88% on room air. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

Significant hypoxaemia requiring urgent assessment and likely oxygen therapy

Answer

Normal SpO2 for most adults is 94–98%. A reading of 88% indicates significant hypoxaemia and requires immediate assessment, escalation using NEWS2/SBAR, and likely supplemental oxygen.

Question 5

What does the 'A' in the AVPU assessment stand for?

Accepted Answer

Alert

Answer

AVPU assesses level of consciousness: Alert, responding to Voice, responding to Pain, Unresponsive. It is a quick bedside neurological assessment tool.

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