Acute Care Flashcards
1
Q
Define acute care
A
The health system components used to treat sudden, often unexpected, urgent episodes of injury and illness that can lead to death or disability without rapid intervention
2
Q
Name three specific acute admissions
A
Cut or burn
A broken bone
A fall from a height to the ground
3
Q
What are the assessment tools required an acute care
A
Ews
ABCDE
Old carts
Isbar
Physical assessment
4
Q
What are physical assessment
A
Inspection
Palpitation
Percussion
