Introduction to Critical Care PPT Exam 1
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Typical Unit: ICU - Usually less than 20 beds; private rooms
Typical Unit: ED -
correct answer ✅Size varies considerably. Usually private or semi
private rooms although may have large observational areas
Critical Care Environment -
correct answer ✅Generally lights on all the time, noisy with
"beeps and buzzes" as well as consent sounds of people, activity,
and a sense of urgency
high tech, necessitating lots of equipment both in the rooms and in
the unit as a whole
high tech + high stress = high risk for error
Level I ICU -
correct answer ✅Comprehensive care
takes care of everything
,Introduction to Critical Care PPT Exam 1
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dedicated team of specialized nurses and physicians
common at teaching hospitals
Level II ICU -
correct answer ✅Comprehensive care for most disorders but not
everything
Level III ICU -
correct answer ✅initial stabilization and then transfer to higher
level if needed
Open ICU -
correct answer ✅Nurse, pharmacists, and respiratory therapist are
ICU based
Physicians may have other obligation
Closed ICU -
correct answer ✅patients are cared for by a dedicated ICU team
including critical care physician
, Introduction to Critical Care PPT Exam 1
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Prevention of Medical Errors -
correct answer ✅Safety is Number One
Never free flow IV fluids especially TPN and lipids, vasoactive
medications, or chemotherapy
Never bypass pump safety, such as guard rails
Always double check dosage calculations (esp vasoactive
substances, chemotherapy, etc.)
be cautious of look alike / sound alike meds - when in doubt spell it
out
make certain al policy and procedures are followed for medication
reconciliation
transfer of patients from areas of lower acuity to higher acuity and
vice versa should have RN accompany
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Typical Unit: ICU - Usually less than 20 beds; private rooms
Typical Unit: ED -
correct answer ✅Size varies considerably. Usually private or semi
private rooms although may have large observational areas
Critical Care Environment -
correct answer ✅Generally lights on all the time, noisy with
"beeps and buzzes" as well as consent sounds of people, activity,
and a sense of urgency
high tech, necessitating lots of equipment both in the rooms and in
the unit as a whole
high tech + high stress = high risk for error
Level I ICU -
correct answer ✅Comprehensive care
takes care of everything
,Introduction to Critical Care PPT Exam 1
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
dedicated team of specialized nurses and physicians
common at teaching hospitals
Level II ICU -
correct answer ✅Comprehensive care for most disorders but not
everything
Level III ICU -
correct answer ✅initial stabilization and then transfer to higher
level if needed
Open ICU -
correct answer ✅Nurse, pharmacists, and respiratory therapist are
ICU based
Physicians may have other obligation
Closed ICU -
correct answer ✅patients are cared for by a dedicated ICU team
including critical care physician
, Introduction to Critical Care PPT Exam 1
Questions With 100% Verified Answers
Prevention of Medical Errors -
correct answer ✅Safety is Number One
Never free flow IV fluids especially TPN and lipids, vasoactive
medications, or chemotherapy
Never bypass pump safety, such as guard rails
Always double check dosage calculations (esp vasoactive
substances, chemotherapy, etc.)
be cautious of look alike / sound alike meds - when in doubt spell it
out
make certain al policy and procedures are followed for medication
reconciliation
transfer of patients from areas of lower acuity to higher acuity and
vice versa should have RN accompany
