Nutrition
What is the maximum fluid allowed a day?
a) 2 cups
b) 1 cup
c) 10 cups
d) 3 cups
Correct Answer:
a) 2 cups
How long should your supply of emergency medication last?
a) 2 weeks
b) 3 weeks
c) 4 weeks
d) 5 weeks
Correct answer:
a) 2 weeks
Why should you wear a Medical Alert?
a) If you are injured or unable to talk, it will tell medical workers your medical conditions, and if you are on dialysis or have a transplant
b) It will guarantee your priority medical treatment
c) It will tell everyone your name
d) All of the above
Correct answer:
a) If you are injured or unable to talk, it will tell medical workers your medical conditions, and if you are on dialysis or have a transplant
Can you list a radio station where you listen to for emergency information?
English: CBC 690AM or 88.1FM, CKNW 980AM
Chinese: Fairchild Radio 1470AM, CHMB 1320AM
Punjabi: Red 93.1FM
What can you do to cool off during a heat wave without increasing your fluids intake?
a) Eat frozen fruit and popsicles
b) Limit thirst by avoiding salty foods
c) Use small glasses for cold water
d) All of the above
Correct Answer:
d) All of the above
What is the best way to manage your medications in preparation for an emergency?
a) Memorize all your medications and dosage
b) Have your pharmacist and pharmacy on speed dial
c) Keep an updated list of your medications, dosages, and when you take them
d) Stop taking my medications during an emergency
c) Keep an updated list of your medications, dosages, and when you take them
If you receive in-center hemodialysis and you are unable to get to your dialysis unit, who should you contact?
a) Contact your dialysis unit
b) Contact your family doctor
c) Contact your emergency contact
d) A and C
Correct answer:
d) A and C
What is one of the best ways to get first-hand information about an evolving emergency?
a) X (Twitter)
b) Alert Ready Services
c) Local Emergency Updates
d) All of the above
Correct answer:
d) All of the above
How long should your emergency diet pack last?
a) 1 day
b) 3 days
c) 2 weeks
d) 1 year
Correct answer:
b) 3 days
c) 2 weeks
What is the minimum amount of time your supply of emergency medication should last?
a) 1 week
b) 3 weeks
c) 5 days
d) 3 days
Correct answer:
d) 3 days
If you are evacuated from your home and taken to an emergency shelter, what should you tell the person in charge at the shelter:
A. You are a dialysis patient and require assistance
B. You are someone who lives with kidney disease
C. You may need immediate assistance to receive care
D. All of the above
Correct answer:
D. All of the above
What is a potential natural disaster that could happen in Vancouver?
A. Earthquakes
B. Floods
C. Fires
D. All of the above
Correct answer:
D. All of the above
If I am unable to receive dialysis and need to follow my Emergency Diet Plan, I will need to:
a) Eat less potassium
b) Eat less protein
c) Limit salt
d) All of the above
Correct answer:
d) All of the above
What is the best way to manage your medications in preparation for an emergency?
a) Stop taking my medications during an emergency
b) Keep an updated list of your medications, dosages, and when you take them
c) Have your pharmacists and pharmacy on speed dial
d) Memorize all your medications and dosages
Correct answer:
b) Keep an updated list of your medications, dosages, and when you take them
To prepare for an emergency, I should:
A. Know what medications I am taking and keep an updated list
B. Have my wallet card with me at all times
C. Notify my hemodialysis unit any time my address or phone number changes
D. All of the above
Correct answer:
D. All of the above
How often should you check your emergency diet pack for expiry dates and replace items as needed?
a) Every 6 months
b) Every year
c) Every 2 years
d) Never
Correct answer:
a) Every 6 months
What are some foods you can include in your emergency diet pack?
a) Eggs, bacon, and Spam
b) Pickles, instant noodles, and salt packages
c) Dried fruit, orange juice, and tomato soup
d) Low salt crackers, low salt canned fish, low potassium fruit cup
Correct answer:
d) Low salt crackers, low salt canned fish, and low potassium fruit cup
What is the minimum amount of time your supply of emergency medication should last?
a) 1 week
b) 3 weeks
c) 5 days
d) 3 days
Correct answer:
d) 3 days
Emergency Support Services is a program by the Government of British Columbia (BC) in the event an evacuation from disaster occurs. The supports that may be provided if eligible include:
A. Food, clothing, and lodging
B. Emotional Support
C. Transportation
D. Pet Care
E. All of the above
Correct answer:
E. all of the above
To disinfect water, let water sit for 30 minutes to allow dirt to sink to the bottom. Then pour the water through a clean cloth to remove extra dirt. What could be the next step to further disinfect water?
A. Water Purification Tablets
B. Boil Water for 5 minutes
C. House hold Bleach Solution
D. All of the Above
Correct answer:
D. All of the above