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Which of the following best describes the primary difference between injuries and diseases?
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between injuries and diseases?
- Injuries are always acute, while diseases are chronic.
- Injuries only require immediate treatment, whereas diseases require long-term management.
- Injuries are always caused by infections, while diseases are caused by physical trauma.
- Injuries typically result from physical trauma or accidents, while diseases are often caused by biological factors, genetics, or environmental influences. (correct)
A patient complains of persistent tiredness, stomach upset and mood changes. How would a doctor classify these?
A patient complains of persistent tiredness, stomach upset and mood changes. How would a doctor classify these?
- Symptoms, because they are subjective experiences reported by the patient. (correct)
- Signs, because they can be directly observed and measured.
- Both signs and symptoms, because they have objective and subjective components.
- Neither signs nor symptoms, because they are psychological issues.
In a hospital, which healthcare professional is primarily responsible for dispensing medications and providing information about them to patients?
In a hospital, which healthcare professional is primarily responsible for dispensing medications and providing information about them to patients?
- Paramedic
- Pharmacist (correct)
- Midwife
- Surgeon
If a person is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness, what immediate action should they take?
If a person is experiencing chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness, what immediate action should they take?
Which of these diseases is primarily caused by environmental factors or lifestyle choices, rather than genetics?
Which of these diseases is primarily caused by environmental factors or lifestyle choices, rather than genetics?
A patient has a visible laceration. What would the doctor do?
A patient has a visible laceration. What would the doctor do?
A patient requires surgery. In which part of the hospital will it take place?
A patient requires surgery. In which part of the hospital will it take place?
Which action best demonstrates a healthcare provider monitoring a patient’s condition?
Which action best demonstrates a healthcare provider monitoring a patient’s condition?
A person twists their ankle during a soccer game. What type of injury is this?
A person twists their ankle during a soccer game. What type of injury is this?
Which of these tasks is typically performed by a midwife in a hospital setting?
Which of these tasks is typically performed by a midwife in a hospital setting?
Flashcards
What are injuries?
What are injuries?
Physical harm to the body caused by accidents or violence.
What are diseases?
What are diseases?
Conditions often arise from factors like genetics or surroundings, impacting well-being.
What is a maternity ward?
What is a maternity ward?
A place in a hospital where new mothers and their babies receive care.
What is 'dress' a wound?
What is 'dress' a wound?
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What are symptoms?
What are symptoms?
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What are signs?
What are signs?
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What is Accident & Emergency?
What is Accident & Emergency?
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What is an operating room?
What is an operating room?
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Who is a Midwife?
Who is a Midwife?
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Study Notes
- Agenda 2030 Goal 3 focuses on good health and well-being.
Diseases and Injuries
- Injuries typically result from physical trauma or accidents like falls, collisions, or burns.
- Diseases or conditions are often caused by biological factors, genetics, or environmental influences.
Conditions/Diseases
- Common examples include diabetes, depression, cancer, tuberculosis (TB), asthma, and hypertension.
Injuries
- Common examples include a burnt hand, a broken leg, a swollen knee, concussion, sprain, and a bruised shoulder.
Treatments and Supports for Injuries
- Include crutches, injections, stitches, bandages, pills, casts, operations, and slings.
Places in a Hospital
- Specific locations include the maternity ward, accident and emergency (A&E), operating room, waiting room, canteen, and reception.
People That Work in a Hospital
- A nurse looks after people who are sick or injured.
- A paramedic helps treat a person at the scene of an emergency.
- A midwife helps a woman have a baby.
- A surgeon performs operations.
- A pharmacist prepares medicine to sell to patients.
Collocations - What Doctors Do
- Doctors write a prescription.
- Doctors take a blood sample.
- Doctors give an injection.
- Doctors dress a wound.
- Doctors monitor a patient's heart rate.
Symptoms and Signs
- Symptoms are what a person feels, such as pain, tiredness, feeling sick, or changes in mood.
- Signs are what a doctor or nurse can see or measure, like high blood pressure, fast heartbeat, a rash, or swelling.
- Signs are generally more reliable than symptoms because they are based on observable data.
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