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. 2026 Feb 4;25:208. doi: 10.1186/s12912-026-04380-x

Table 5.

Overview of correct answers per item

Item no. Total share of correct answers (%) Correct answers RNs (%) Correct answers Healthcare workers (%) Correct answers Assistants (%)
1 Has dyspnoea during rest within last two days 51.40 66.70 50.70 23.70
2 Coughs, has increased saliva and respiration frequency above 20/min 41.20 93.10 4.50 7.90
3 Has irregular pulse increased to more than 20/min within last two days 6.80 11.10 6.00 0
4 Has temperature above 38.5 41.80 83.30 16.40 7.90
5 Is substantially dehydrated 41.20 69.40 26.90 13.20
6 Skin has rash, wounds, is red or itchy 21.50 36.10 11.90 10.50
7 Has reduced appetite and food intake 62.10 56.90 67.20 63.20
8 Is not able to eat 40.10 81.90 11.90 10.50
9 Has pain and discomfort in mouth 27.10 47.20 16.40 7.90
10 Is incontinent of urine, stings when urinates 48.60 95.80 20.90 7.90
11 Has fresh blood in stool 57.10 59.70 62.70 42.10
12 Has increased needs to full-time care within last two days 33.90 63.90 11.90 15.80
13 Has fallen two times during previous week 41.20 81.90 14.90 10.50
14 Has symptoms of partial paralysis 96.60 100 95.50 92.10
15 Is more tired during the day 30.50 26.40 34.30 31.60
16 Has changes in sight, hearing, speech and comprehension 2.30 1.40 4.50 0
17 Has newly occurring chest pain 85.90 93.10 86.60 71.10
18 Has lost interest in keeping home in order, sleeps in chair instead of bed 10.70 0 20.90 13.20
19 Has short attention span and delusions 8.50 9.70 6.00 10.50