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​During an anaphylactic reaction, the surgical team must maintain the airway and provide supplemental oxygen or the patient may die of: respiratory failure
During triage of a chemical and nuclear disaster, victims are separated in order to contain the contamination. The warm zone​ is 300 feet from the hot zone
Exposure of the population to anthrax and smallpox would be a result of which of the following? bioterrorism
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a division of which governmental group? department of homeland security
DIC leads to the consumption of coagulation factors and platelets
What would the circulating RN assess by weighing soiled sponges after use in a surgical procedure on a neonate? blood loss
The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in: disaster triage
Which of the following is an emergent pathological process that creates systemic hypercoagulation followed by hypercoagulability and internal hemorrhaging? disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Which member of the U.S. government makes a federal disaster declaration and mobilizes FEMA? president
Which type of man-made disaster would cause the most varied physical trauma requiring surgical treatment? factory explosion
​All of the following are chemical agents EXCEPT: tularemia
DIME triage categories for the "walking wounded" are color coded: green
The Joint Commission requires health care facilities to twice yearly practice their: emergency action plan (EAP)
​The 20101 AHA Guidelines for CPR stress activation of the ERS and follow: CAB (chest compressions, airway, breathing)
the treatment for DIC includes: all of the above
What process does the human body use to achieve natural hemostasis? coagulation
All of the following are emergency response agencies EXCEPT:​ CDC
The lead federal agency ​that coordinates treatment to victims and food and shelter during a nationally declared emergency is called: FEMA
What does the letter D stand for in reference to the chain-of-survival concept in cardiopulmonary resuscitation? definitive treatment
In which type of disaster would hot, warm, and cold zone triage protocols be used? nuclear plant meltdown
What would be the primary role of the surgical technologist in an intraoperative cardiac arrest? protect the sterile field unless directed otherwise
The first-line drug used in the treatment of severe anaphylactic reaction is: epinephrine
Clinical death begins​ how many minutes after the cessation of heart action and breathing: 4-6 minutes
Which term BEST describes the broad response plans in place applicable to any area of the country or any category of disaster? all-hazards
How long should a person performing disaster triage take to categorize patients for treatment? 1 minute or less
Health care workers can focus better on their job of patient care in disaster situations if they have done their own personal disaster planning in advance with their family members. true
Which of the following accounts for up to 90% of contamination and should be removed as soon as possible after exposure to a radiological disaster? clothing
What is the clinical term for the lesions that appear on the skin of a patient experiencing an allergic reaction? urticaria
Which of the following disaster response units would include surgical technologist volunteer members? disaster medial assistance teams (DMAT)
Which type of natural disaster is the traveling of seismic waves outward from an epicenter and is measured by the Richter scale? earthquake
The depth of compressions for adults should be: 2 inches
Which medical specialist is probably BEST suited to perform disaster triage? ER physician
​Which of the following is a mild form of shock, due to the increase in blood flow to the skin, thus causing a reduction of blood flow to vital organs heat exhaustion
Which natural disasters are classified numerically 1 through 5? hurricanes
​All of the following are examples of man-made disasters EXCEPT: hurricane
Which of the following terms describes a life-threatening condition if not immediately treated? heat stroke
Which biological disease poses to be one of the highest risks to nations: anthrax
​The objectives of emergency care and trauma surgery are: all of the above
​Which of the following substance is least likely to cause an anaphylactic reaction: Benadryl
​Injuries associated with an exploded nuclear device include: all of the above
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