U7 Class Practice

What is the process of formally accepting a patient into the hospital called?

• Patient discharge

• Patient admission

• Medical transfer

• Preoperative care

Which hospital area is specifically for patients waking up after surgery?

• Intensive care unit

• Waiting room

• Recovery room

• Emergency room

What type of care is provided for patients with sudden, severe illnesses or injuries?

• Primary care

• Palliative care

• Preventive care

• Acute care

Who is responsible for assessing and prioritizing patients upon their arrival at the hospital?

• Pharmacist

• Triage nurse

• Technician

• Operation nurse

What are temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure collectively referred to as?

• Physical exam

• Vital signs

• Body functions

• Disease signs

What is the term for physical or mental features indicating a disease or condition?

• Symptoms

• Allergies

• Recovery signs

• Preventive factors

What document contains detailed information about a patient’s health background?

• Admission paper

• Vital signs checklist

• Case note/medical history

• Prescription

What is the process of sorting patients based on urgency called?

• Diagnosis

• Stabilization

• Triage

• Discharge

How would you describe a sudden condition that is very intense or dangerous?

• Chronic

• Mild

• stable

• Severe

Match the following

• Minor - can wait

• Code yellow

• immediate / life-threatening

• Code green

• dead /deceased

• Code red

• stable but needs attention

• Code black