Equipment and Medications
What is the purpose of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
What is analyze the heart's rhythm
What is classified as a mild emergency?
What is minor cuts, bruises, or sprains
What are the immediate actions to take for a suspected heart attack?
What is calling emergency services, having the patient sit or lie down, and administering aspirin if not contraindicated.
What is the first step in performing CPR on an infant?
What is to check for responsiveness and call for help if they are unresponsive.
What is the first component of an emergency preparedness plan?
what is to conduct a risk assessment to identify potential emergencies.
Name two common over-the-counter medications used in emergencies.
what is aspirin and antihistamines
How can you determine if an emergency is life-threatening?
What is An emergency is life-threatening if it poses an immediate risk to the patient's life
Describe the steps to take in case of poisoning.
What is call poison control or emergency services immediately and provide information about the substance ingested.
How many compressions should be administered per minute for a child?
What is a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute.
Why is training staff in emergency procedures essential?
What is ensuring a quick and effective response during an actual emergency.
What equipment is essential for a medical office's emergency kit?
What is bandages, antiseptics, an AED, gloves, and emergency medications.
What are the signs of a critical emergency?
What is unresponsiveness, severe bleeding, difficulty breathing, and chest pain.
What should you do when a seizure occurs?
What is ensure the person is safe, clear the area of hazards, and do not restrain them.
Describe the technique for giving rescue breaths to an infant.
What is sealing your lips around the infant's mouth and nose and giving gentle breaths until you see the chest rise
What should be included in an emergency contact list?
what is names and phone numbers of staff, local emergency services, and poison control.
Describe the function of a tourniquet in emergency situations.
What is to stop severe bleeding by applying pressure above the injury site.
Explain the difference between a medical emergency and a trauma emergency.
What is A medical emergency involves health issues like heart attacks or strokes, while a trauma emergency involves injuries from accidents or violence.
How would you recognize a stroke in a patient?
What is sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, confusion, trouble speaking, or severe headache.
What is the difference in hand placement for CPR on a child versus an adult?
What is CPR on a child, hand placement is on the lower half of the sternum, while for an adult, it's in the center of the chest.
Describe the importance of regular drills for emergency preparedness.
What is familiarizing staff with emergency procedures and ensuring readiness for actual emergencies.
What are the indications for using epinephrine in an emergency?
what is severe allergic reactions and certain types of cardiac arrest.
How should an emergency be prioritized based on severity?
What is the immediacy of the threat to life, the severity of injuries, and the potential for further harm.
Describe the emergency response for a patient with an obstructed airway.
What is assessing the situation, performing the Heimlich maneuver if the person is conscious, or initiating CPR if unresponsive.
What are the key steps in the chain of survival for pediatric emergencies?
What is early recognition, calling for help, early CPR, and early defibrillation.
Describe the importance of regular drills for emergency preparedness.
What is conducting drills, reviewing emergency response plans, and soliciting feedback from staff.