Emergency Preparedness
This is the first action when receiving a bomb threat.
What is remain calm and gather information?
The “R” in RACE stands for this.
What is Rescue?
The most common cause of injury in healthcare facilities.
What is falls?
You should bend these, not your back.
What are knees?
A person with paralysis on one side of the body.
What is hemiplegic?
You should not use this during a bomb threat evacuation.
What is cell phones or radios near suspicious devices?
The “A” in PASS stands for this.
What is Aim?
This should always be locked before transferring a patient.
What is wheelchair brakes?
Keep this straight when lifting.
What is back?
Paralysis of both legs.
What is paraplegic?
The safest place during a tornado in a facility.
What is an interior room or hallway away from windows?
This step involves closing doors to prevent fire spread.
What is Contain?
This item should be within reach to prevent falls.
What is call light?
This reduces strain when lifting.
What is holding object close to body?
Paralysis of all four limbs.
What is quadriplegic?
This position protects a patient during a tornado.
What is low position, covering head and neck?
This part of PASS involves ______ the handle.
What is Squeeze?
This bed position helps prevent falls.
What is bed in lowest position?
This movement should be avoided when lifting.
What is twisting?
This condition causes confusion and memory loss.
What is dementia?
This type of disaster requires staying inside and sealing doors/windows.
What is chemical or hazardous material spill?
This is the last step in RACE.
What is Extinguish or Evacuate?
This is used for patients at high fall risk.
What are non-slip socks or fall precautions?
This should be used when moving heavy patients.
What is mechanical lift or assistance?
This is the priority action for severe bleeding
What is apply direct pressure?