Question 1

What kind of cases typically send for Triage?

Accepted Answer

_{High fever, chest pain, severe pain, difficulty in breathing or suspected infectious disease}

Answer

_{Elderly >65years old}

Question 2

How do we know if we have any patients that need to be prioritized for triage?

Accepted Answer

_{a) Q number sent to Triage with patient's preference updated in QMS}

_{b) PSA/PCAt will verbally handover to nurse}

Answer

_{Q number sent to Triage with patient's preference updated in QMS}

Question 3

How do Triage nurse assess the level of urgency?

Accepted Answer

_{The Triage Nurse should evaluate thepatient by assessing:}

_{· the 5 vital sign (for patients >16 years old)}

_{· history of presenting illness using OLDCART mnemonic;}

_{· travel history and send directly to segregation room if the patient is suspected to have communicable disease}

Answer

_{The Triage Nurse should evaluate thepatient by assessing:}

_{· the 5 vital signs(for patients >16 years old)}

_{· history of presenting illness using OLDCART mnemonic;}

_{· send directly to segregation room if the patient is suspected to have communicable disease}

Question 4

What are the 3 levels of urgency in Triage

Accepted Answer

_{$\bullet$ Stable $\bullet$ Priority $\bullet$ Emergency}

Answer

_{$\bullet$ Satisfactory $\bullet$ Priority $\bullet$ Emergency}

Question 5

How do you arrange for ambulance?

Accepted Answer

_{Call 995}

Answer

_{Call 993}

Question 6

How or what do you handover to Paramedic for unconscious patient?

Accepted Answer

_{Handover property to accompanying NOK. Reports & referral to Paramedic & document in EPIC}

Answer

_{Handover property & accompanying reports/ referral to paramedic & document in EPIC}

Question 7

What should you document in ambulance transfer?

Accepted Answer

_{1) Time of ambulance activated, arrival & departure}

_{2) Documents & patients property}

_{3) Name of paramedic}

_{4) Particulars of NOK & time informed}

_{5) Any tx given in clinic}

Answer

_{1) Time of ambulance activated & arrival}

_{2) Documents & patients property}

_{3) Name of paramedic}

_{4) Particulars of NOK & time informed}

_{5) Any tx given in clinic}

Question 8

How frequent do the clinc hold Code Blue Drill?

Accepted Answer

_Bi-annually

Answer

Annually

Question 9

How do you manage case of suspected abuse?

Accepted Answer

_{Refer to Dr & MSW}

Answer

_{Refer to Dr & Psychologist}

Question 10

Can an abused patient decline police report during clinic consult?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Answer

No

Question 11

What should you do when you hear the first ring of the fire alarm?

Accepted Answer

_{Lock all important documents including patient's memo etc & ensure O2 tank is turned off}

Answer

_{Evacuate immediately}

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