Triage for Critical Care Units
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Which condition may lead to the need for continuous invasive monitoring of the cardiovascular system?

  • Life-threatening dysrhythmias
  • Dissecting aortic aneurysms
  • Shock states (correct)
  • Hypertensive emergencies
  • Which endocrine condition can present with altered mental status and hemodynamic instability?

  • Hyperosmolar state
  • Adrenal crises
  • Severe metabolic acidotic states
  • Thyroid storm or myxedema coma (correct)
  • What may be a life-threatening scenario in the gastrointestinal system?

  • Severe acute pancreatitis
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • Acute hepatic failure
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding (correct)
  • Which of the following hematological conditions can result in multi-organ failure?

    <p>Severe coagulopathy and/or bleeding diathesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What multi-system condition can involve severe sepsis, septic shock, and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome?

    <p>Dengue hemorrhagic fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the priority system for patient triage in critical care units based on?

    <p>Severity of illness and physiological reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What criteria reserve the Intensive Care Unit for patients with reversible medical conditions?

    <p>Prognosis and availability of suitable treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial factor for deciding the admission criteria to the Intensive Care Unit?

    <p>Severity of illness and response to treatment to date</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of triage for critical care units, what determines the priority No. 1 for patient care?

    <p>Need for full ICU care like mechanical ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be considered while identifying patients who require critical care unit intervention according to the text?

    <p>Severity of illness and physiological reserve</p> Signup and view all the answers

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