Mark Klimek - Prioritization/Delegation questions with correct answers

Prioritization questions will always have: -Age -Gender -Diagnosis -Modifying Phrase What is important? answer IGNORE age/gender Most important = modifying phrase Angina Pectoris vs Myocardial Infarction - who is higher priority? answer MI Angina Pectoris with unstable BP vs Myocardial Infarction with stable vital signs - who is higher priority? answer Angina pectoris with unstable BP (modifying phrase more important) *4 rules for prioritization* answer 1. acute > chronic 2. fresh postop (first 12 hrs) > medical or other surgical 3. Unstable > stable 4. More vital the organ, the higher the priority (organ of the modifying phrase) (only use this as a tie-breaker) What is the tie-breaker used for prioritization questions? answer More vital the organ, the higher the priority