Specialty Units

Question 1

Emergency departments

Answer 1

Care of patients who need emergency treatment . Once the treatment is given the patient are admitted to the hospital or discharged

Question 2

Operating room

Answer 2

Care in the hospital where surgery is preformed

Question 3

Post anaesthetic recovery room

Answer 3

Area in the hospital where patients are cared for immediately following surgery, they are kept there until they recover from the effects of anaesthesia

Question 4

Step down unit

Answer 4

Care of patients who require more specialized care than given at most nursing units, but do not require intensive care

Question 5

Telemetry unit

Answer 5

Care of patients with cardiac arrythmias and other heart problems. Their electrocardiogram readings are monitered at the nursing station.

Question 6

Ambulatory care

Answer 6

Care of patients who require treatment but not an overnight stay eg, blood transfusions , intravenous antibiotics