ENGL 102 Unit 7 PT1 Recap

What does "triage" mean in a medical context?

• A type of surgery

• Sorting patients by urgency

• A hospital discharge form

• Physical therapy method

What is “informed consent”?

• Emergency treatment without patient approval

• Approval given by a doctor to a nurse

• A patient’s voluntary agreement after being informed

• A note written by the family of the patient

What is meant by “acute care”?

• Ongoing treatment over months

• Gentle and relaxing care

• Short-term treatment for urgent needs

• Home-based physical therapy

Which of the following best defines “postoperative”?

• Before a patient is admitted

• During a surgical procedure

• After surgery

• During diagnosis

What does "stabilize" mean in a clinical setting?

• Reduce the room temperature

• Restore vital signs to normal

• Delay a patient’s surgery

• Transfer a patient to another hospital

What is a "consultant"?

• A medical student

• A junior nurse

• A senior medical specialist

• A surgical instrument

What does “promote” mean in medical awareness campaigns?

• Prohibit certain behaviors

• Encourage and spread information

• Prescribe medication

• Transfer a patient

What does "acuity" refer to?

• Degree of cleanliness

• Speed of discharge

• Severity of a condition

• Type of medication

“Ambulant” means:

• Lying on a stretcher

• In need of surgery

• Able to walk

• Unconscious

What is the function of a “recovery room”?

• Triage evaluation

• Surgery preparation

• Post-surgical observation

• Physiotherapy treatment