ER vs. ICUOnline version Which is better to work in? by Graham Selkirk 1 This video is useful for nurses choosing _______ the ER (Emergency Room) and the ICU (Intensive Care Unit). a between b among c about d on 2 The average age of patients is _______ on average in the ICU, because children are not admitted, and many patients suffer from chronic diseases. a higher b lower c about the same d exactly the same 3 Generally, the ER has a higher _______ than the ICU. Select one or more answers a pace b turnover rate c RPM d speed 4 Where he works, the ICU isn't _________ the ER. a as big as b smaller than c next to d as old as 5 By "abuse" in the ER, he means.... a Patients using the ER for non-emergencies. b Patients being violent and rude. c The terrible working conditions. d Patients waiting too long to see a doctor. 6 There are _____ patients who are ambulatory in the ER. a many more b far fewer c slightly more d slightly fewer 7 Because there is more equipment in the ICU, you have to be _______. a more cautious. b less cautious. c slightly cautious. d best cautious. 8 Patients who survive the ICU are "few and far between", meaning.... a less common. b younger and stronger. c less distant. d not as young. 9 What does he love most about his job? a His coworkers b His patients c Being heroic d Working in the ER Explanation 3 They're all synonyms