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Emergency Nursing Terminology Quiz

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In emergency nursing, what does 'Acute' refer to?

Having or experiencing a rapid onset and short but severe course (correct)

A condition with mild symptoms

Chronic and severe medical condition

Slow onset and long-lasting medical condition

What is the definition of 'Life Threatening Condition' in emergency nursing?

A condition that may lead to discomfort

Onset of an unexpected pre-existing life limiting condition (correct)

Sudden onset of any medical condition

A pre-existing condition that is not life limiting

What does 'Multi Organ Problems' in emergency nursing involve?

Conditions affecting only non-vital organs

Conditions affecting only one organ system

Conditions affecting multiple unrelated organ systems

Potentially reversible/irreversible conditions involving two or more organ systems (correct)

What did Florence Nightingale describe in the 1800s related to critical care?

<p>Advantages of placing patients recovering from surgery in a separate area of the hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did nearly every hospital have an ICU, according to the history of critical care?

<p>Late 1960s</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Emergency Nursing Terminology

'Acute' in emergency nursing refers to a severe or critical condition that requires immediate attention.

Definitions in Emergency Nursing

A 'Life Threatening Condition' is a medical emergency that poses an immediate risk to a person's life.

Critical Care Concepts

'Multi Organ Problems' in emergency nursing involve failure or dysfunction of two or more organs or organ systems, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and renal failure.

History of Critical Care

Florence Nightingale described the importance of observation, cleanliness, and patient care in the 1800s, laying the foundation for modern critical care.

Development of ICUs

By the 1960s, nearly every hospital had an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), marking a significant milestone in the history of critical care.

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Test your knowledge of emergency nursing terminology with this end-of-term quiz. Challenge yourself to define critical terms related to life-threatening conditions, acute illnesses, and multi-organ problems. Sharpen your understanding of the care of critically ill patients in an unstable situation.