Emergency Preparedness
What does the abbreviation EAP stand for?
Emergency Action Plan
When a patient is lifting weights, what are 2 things we should keep in mind?
Are they using clamps.
Do they have a spotter.
What is the flash to bang method?
Used to estimate the distance from a lightning strike by counting the seconds between seeing the lightning flash and hearing the thunder.
What color should your urine be and not be?
Pale or light yellow
Soap and Water
What are component in an EAP?
A. Identify Potential Hazards
B. Establish clear communication protocols
C. Both A & B
D. None of the Above
C. Both A & B
Before you do anything with a patient, what are 3 things you ask for?
1. First & Last Name
2. DOB
3. Consent
Name 2 things that should be in a lightning emergency plan.
Safe Locations
Weather Awareness
Unsafe Locations
Postponement and resumption of activities
Large venue protocols
Provide first aid
Notify participants
Is someone shows signs of a heat stroke what should you do?
Call 911, submerge in ice water, monitor vitals
What is the most effective method of infection control?
Handwashing
What are Universal Precautions?
A set of infection control guidelines that are utilized in healthcare settings in order to prevent the spread of BBP.
How many times should you read a label before using a chemical?
3
Name 3 cold related injuries.
Hypothermia, Frostbite, and dehydration.
What temperature indicates heat stroke?
104o F
What is the order of donning PPE?
Gown, Mask, Eye Protection, Gloves
In the event of a violent intruder, what should be the order for run, hide, fight?
A. Fight, Run, Hide
B. Hide, Run, Fight
C. Run, Hide, Fight
D. There is no order
D. There is no order
What are the steps to using a fire extinguisher?
Pull
Aim
Squeeze
Sweep
What's the difference between hypothermia and hyperthermia?
Hypothermia is caused by cold factors and Hypothermia is caused by heat factors
Which one of these is not a symptom of heat cramps? Nausea, painful muscles, or heavy sweating.
Nausea
What do you do with a needle or sharp object after use?
Place in an approved sharps container.
During a primary survey, what does CAB stand for?
Circulation
Airway
Breathing
When using a keyboard and mouse, what are some proper ergonomics?
Keyboard at 10 degrees; wrist and elbows equal height
What are the 4 primary ways of heat gain or heat loss?
Conduction, Convection, Radiation, Evaporation
What are the 3 main levels of heat illness?
Heat Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Heat Stroke
Chain of infection in order.
Infectious Agent
Reservoir Host
Portal of Exit
Mode of Transmission
Portal of Entry
Susceptible Host