Deck 2: Humanising Critical Care

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of humanising behaviours?

A) Physical touch
B) Loss of control
C) Isolation from family and friends
D) Loss of ability to communicate

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What is the biggest barrier to communication in the critical care unit?

A) The staff
B) The equipment
C) Sedation
D) Illness

Answer 2

C

Question 3

What is Step 3 of the WHO analgesic ladder?

A) Non-opioid analgesic
B) Weak opioid
C) Strong opioid
D) NSAID

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Sedation can be used to ______

A) Reduce anxiety
B) Control agitation
C) For amnesia during neuromuscular blockade
D) All of these

Question 5

What is the name of the first clinically validated scale to measure sedation levels?

A) The Waterlow Scale
B) The Ramsey Scale
C) The TISS Scale
D) The APACHE Score