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What is used to assess the saturation of oxygen in the blood in a simple, non-invasive way?

• Pulse oximetry

• Blood test

• X-ray

• MRI

Where can the pulse oximetry device be attached?

• Toe

• Ear-lobe

• Knee

• Elbow

What should be removed beforehand as it absorbs the light and gives a false reading in pulse oximetry?

• Nail polish

• Earring

• Bracelet

• Watch

What is pain known as?

• 5th vital sign

• 6th vital sign

• 7th vital sign

• 8th vital sign

How long does acute pain last?

• About three months

• Less than a minute

• A year

• More than six months

What is neuropathic pain due to?

• Inflammation

• Nerve damage

• Muscle strain

• Bone fracture

What are signs of pain?

• Nausea

• Sighing

• Decreased respirations

• Decreased pulse

What is the AVPU Scale used to assess?

• Pain level

• Level of consciousness

• Respiratory rate

• Blood pressure

What does the National Early Warning Scores (NEWS) detect?

• Patients at risk of improvement

• Patients at risk of stability

• Patients at risk of deterioration

• Patients at risk of recovery

What is the best score in the National Early Warning Score (NEWS)?

• 1

• 3

• 0

• 2