ER INTRODUCTION Flashcards
1
Q
What is the difference between a level 1 and level 2 trauma center?
A
Level one has an emphasis on research
2
Q
If a patient is in acute cardiac arrest what level are they?
A
Level 1
3
Q
If a patient comes in with a collar on, what level are they?
A
Level 2
4
Q
If a patient has chest pain but their vital signs are normal and their O2 sats are okay, what level?
A
Level 3
5
Q
If a patient might have a wrist fracture or pneumonia, what level are they?
A
Level 4
6
Q
If a patient has minor pain, maybe an ear ache, what level are they?
A
Level 5 – AKA they can wait
