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3.5.
a) False. The text says that parents should make a list of ERs available in the area, particu-
larly those staffed best for paediatric care, but not that parents should take their children
exclusively to those ERs.
b) True.
c) False. They don’t have to. However, younger children can be helped by the use of sim-
plified explanations and language.
d) True. They should make sure they have a copy of your discharge instructions with any
prescriptions.
Unit 11.
3.1.
a) resources b) acute c) failure d) deemed e) outcome f) prime g) condition
3.2.
a) False. It is a specialized department.
b) False. They are often admitted during the crucial hours after major surgery.
c) False. It is usually only offered to those whose condition is potentially reversible and
have a good chance of surviving.
d) True. Since the critically ill are so close to dying, the outcome of this intervention is dif-
ficult to predict.
3.3.
a) bloodstream b) procedures c) spread d) quarantine e) reservoir f) must g) refrain from h)
contracting
3.4.
Professionals:
a) Isolation or quarantine of infectious persons or materials.
b) Sterilization of surgical instruments.
c) Use of protective clothing.
d) Proper bandaging and injury dressing.
e) Safe disposal of medical waste.
f) Disinfection of reusables.
g) Scrubbing up and hand-washing after using premises.
Visitors:
a) Hand-washing after a hospital visit.
b) Limit contact with the patient.
c) Refrain from touching patient’s wounds, drips or things.
d) Stay at home if feeling unwell.