#1
What is triage in healthcare?
A process of assigning priorities to patients based on the severity of their condition
ExplanationTriage assigns priority based on severity of condition.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a common criterion for prioritizing patients in healthcare?
Gender
ExplanationGender is not a common criterion for patient prioritization.
#3
In healthcare triage, what does the acronym 'START' stand for?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
ExplanationSTART stands for Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment.
#4
Which of the following factors is considered when prioritizing patients in an emergency room?
Time of arrival
ExplanationTime of arrival is considered in emergency room patient prioritization.
#5
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of 'first come, first served' in healthcare prioritization?
Patients are served based on their order of arrival
Explanation'First come, first served': patients served based on arrival order.
#6
In healthcare prioritization, what is the significance of the term 'morbidity'?
It refers to the severity of a patient's illness or condition
Explanation'Morbidity' refers to the severity of a patient's illness or condition.
#7
What is the primary goal of prioritizing patients in healthcare?
To allocate resources efficiently
ExplanationPriority is to allocate resources efficiently.
#8
In a disaster scenario, which patients are typically prioritized for treatment?
Those with the greatest likelihood of survival
ExplanationPriority goes to patients with highest survival chance.
#9
What is the role of the WHO (World Health Organization) in healthcare prioritization?
To develop guidelines and strategies for healthcare prioritization
ExplanationWHO guides in developing healthcare prioritization strategies.
#10
Which of the following is an example of a clinical priority setting technique?
Cost-benefit analysis
ExplanationCost-benefit analysis is a clinical priority setting technique.
#11
What is the main purpose of using a scoring system in healthcare prioritization?
To assign a numerical value to each patient's condition for prioritization
ExplanationScoring system assigns numerical value for patient prioritization.
#12
What is the role of an ethics committee in healthcare prioritization?
To resolve ethical dilemmas related to patient care
ExplanationEthics committee resolves ethical dilemmas in patient care.
#13
What ethical principles guide prioritization decisions in healthcare?
Utility, beneficence, and non-maleficence
ExplanationEthical principles: utility, beneficence, non-maleficence.
#14
In resource-constrained settings, what factor is often considered alongside medical need when prioritizing patients?
Socioeconomic status
ExplanationSocioeconomic status is considered alongside medical need.
#15
What is the term for the process of revising priorities based on changing circumstances or new information?
Dynamic prioritization
ExplanationRevising priorities based on changing circumstances is dynamic prioritization.
#16
What is the principle of equity in healthcare prioritization?
Ensuring fair and impartial treatment for all patients
ExplanationEquity principle: fair and impartial treatment for all patients.
#17
Which of the following principles is central to the concept of evidence-based prioritization in healthcare?
Utilizing scientific research and clinical data
ExplanationEvidence-based prioritization relies on scientific research and clinical data.
#18
Which of the following ethical frameworks emphasizes the importance of maximizing overall well-being in healthcare decision-making?
Utilitarianism
ExplanationUtilitarianism: maximizing overall well-being in healthcare decision-making.