AIMS
To be able to make accurate observations of residents and recognise how these fit into NEWS2 scoring
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this course, you will:
- Understand the importance of observations and assessments
- Know ways to assess a resident's temperature
- Understand the consequences of low and high body temperature
- Be aware of the medical conditions that a low or high pulse rate could indicate
- Know how to assess respirations
- Be aware of the medical conditions that an abnormal respiration rate could indicate
- Understand what a blood pressure reading means
- Be aware of the consequences of low and high blood pressure
- Understand the importance of oximetry
- Be aware of the consequences of low oxygen levels
- Be able to accurately take and record observation readings
- Understand what a NEWS2 score is
LESSONS AND TOPICS
Assessing the Current Health Status
- The Importance of Observations and Assessments
Roles and Responsibilities
- Roles and Responsibilities of carers
Blood Pressure
- What a Blood Pressure reading means
- Consequences of Low and High Blood Pressure
- Take and Record a Person's Blood Pressure
Temperature
- Body Temperature
- The Consequences of Low and High body Temperature
- Take and Record a Person's Temperature
Oxygen Saturation
- The Importance of Oximetry
- The Consequences of Low Oxygen Levels
- Take and Record a Person's Oxygen Saturation
Pulse
- Pulse
- Medical Conditions a Low or High Pulse could Indicate
- Take and Record a Person's Pulse
Respiration
- Assess Respiration
- Medical Conditions an Abnormal Respiration Rate could Indicate
- Measure and Record a Person's Respiration Rate
NEWS2
- The Importance and Usage of NEWS2
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