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Chapter 26 & 27
Study guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In an emergency situation, What is the first part of the assessment? | The ability to recognize that an emergency exists |
| In an emergency situation, What is part of the secondary assessment? | Make sure you & your co-workers are not in danger |
| What would you do if the pt has a pulse but not breathing? | CPR |
| In anaphylaxis, what is the primary cause of death? | Swelling of the tissue in the airway causing airway obstruction (Allergic Reaction) |
| Know examples of open wounds? | Abrasions, laceration, major arterial lacerations, puncture wounds, avulsions, amputations, and implements |
| Know how to care for a pt who is having a seizure? | Give priority to assessing the pt responsiveness, airway, breathing & circulation |
| What layer of skin are involved in a second degree burn? | Partial thickness |
| What is the term that means death of tissue due to lack of oxygen? | Infarction |
| What is the treatment for heat cramp? | Cooling, rest, fluids and electrolytes |
| What are symptoms of a myocardial infarction? | Chest pain, a complaint of pressure in the chest or upper back, nausea or indigestion, chest pain that radiates up into the neck & jaw or down one arm, anxiety |
| What may cause a seizure? | Abnormal discharge of electrical activity in the brain |
| How is a laceration described? | Results from snagging or tearing of tissue that leaves a freely bleeding jogged wound. Skin may be partly or completely torn away |
| What injuries are most commonly seen in emergency care? | Injuries to muscles, bones & joints |
| How do you handle a pt with impaled object? | Careful immobilization of the pt & injured area place gauze with tape without moving object |
| Where does most toxic exposure occur? | In the home |
| What is a hematoma? | Blood clot that forms at injury site |
| What does checking for consciousness mean? | Checking for responsiveness |
| What is the primary cause of death with anaphylaxis? | Allergic reaction |
| What percentage of toxic exposures occurs in children? | 50% |
| What is a brief loss of consciousness that is also known as fainting? | Syncope |
| What is included as natural disasters? | Drought, earthquake, epidemics, flood, hurricane, tornado, snowstorm, volcanic eruption |
| What program passed into law to financially protecting home owner in the event of property damage d/t flooding? | National flood insurance program (NFIP) |
| How often should you check an emergency kit? | Regularly, weekly |
| What as an epidemic? | When a disease affects numerous people within a specific geographical area |
| Who should participate in developing an emergency action plan? | The staff at the office or in consultation with the local office of Emergency Services, Emergency Medical Services, Department of Health Services and hospital planners, |
| What should an emergency action plan include? | 911, location of ER, Poison control number, Procedures for various emergencies, list of office personnel who know CPR, location and list of contents of the emergency medical kit or crash cart |
| Does the CDC provide a guide to help offices develop a plan of action to deal with epidemic/pandemics? | Yes |
| Know the classifications of organism or toxins according to CDC. | |
| How many major categories of agents of bio terrorism according to the CDC? | 3----> A,B,C |
| What should be included in the environmental safety plan? | Plan for handling & disposing of hazardous waste, Commitment & plan to train employees on environmental safety guidelines, |
| Be familiar with what should be included in the " postmortem" meeting following a mode drill? | Idenify what worked and what didnt work before during and after the drill. |
| How many categories of experience to describe an individual exposed to a disaster? | 6 |
| Know how long PTSD can be delayed and how long it lasts. | Can be delayed up to 4 weeks and can last 4 weeks or more |
| What risks do people have with exposure to trauma of disasters? | PTSD |
| What psychological first aid for those suffering strep disorder? | |
| What risk do disaster responders face? | Developing trauma related disorders |
| What principles should be considered in any evacuation? | |
| What principles should be considered for a MD's office evacuation? | |
| How many household have a household emergency plan according to DHS? | 40% |
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