Chapter 8
Primary role of ST in an intraoperative cardiac arrest
protect the sterile field unless directed otherwise
A first-line drug used to treat a severe anaphylactic reaction
epinephrine
The emergent pathological process that creates systemic hypercoagulation followed by hypercoagulability and internal hemorrhaging
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Hot, warm, and cold zone triage is used in
nuclear plant meltdown
AHA Guidelines for CPR stress activation of the ERS and follow with
CAB (chest compressions, airway, breathing)
Anthrax and smallpox would be the result of
bioterrorism
Life-threatening condition from heat if not treated
heat stroke
Term for lesions on the skin experiencing an allergic reaction
urticaria
A man-made disaster that would cause the most varied physical trauma requiring surgical treatment
factory explostion
Exploding nuclear injuries include
thermal flash burns, retinal injuries, blast injuries
Member of the US government makes a federal disaster declaration and mobilizes FEMA
President
CPR compressions in an adult should be how deep
two inches
Broad response plans in place for any area of the country or any category of disaster
All-Hazards
The joint commission requires healthcare facilities to practice their _____ twice a year
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Highest biological threat to nations
anthrax
The human body uses this to achieve natural hemostasis
coagulation
Chain-of-survival concept, the letter D stands for
Definitive treatment
Treatment for DIC
transfusion of fresh frozen plasma, heparin, and cryoprecipitate
With radiological contamination, 90% of contamination can be removed by
removing clothing
Lead federal agency to coordinate treatment, food, and shelter to victims and food during a national declared emergency
FEMA
A natural disaster of traveling seismic waves outward from the epicenter
earthquake
DCI leads to the consumption of coagulation factors and
platelets
Delayed, Immediate, Manimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in
Disaster Triage
Surgical technologists are used as volunteers in this disaster response
Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)
Green in DIME triage indicates
walking wounded