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In emergency nursing, what does 'Acute' refer to?
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?
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?
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?
What did Florence Nightingale describe in the 1800s related to critical care?
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When did nearly every hospital have an ICU, according to the history of critical care?
When did nearly every hospital have an ICU, according to the history of critical care?
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Study Notes
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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