KINN’S CHAPTER 36 ASSISTING WITH MEDICAL EMERGENCIES EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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KINN’S CHAPTER 36 ASSISTING WITH MEDICAL EMERGENCIES EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
3. Explain the procedure for effectively discharging a fire extinguisher. - Answer-1. pull pin from handle of extinguisher
2. aim the discharge toward bottom of flames
3. squeeze handle to begin discharg...
KINN’S CHAPTER 36 ASSISTING WITH
MEDICAL EMERGENCIES EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
3. Explain the procedure for effectively discharging a fire extinguisher. - Answer-1. pull
pin from handle of extinguisher
2. aim the discharge toward bottom of flames
3. squeeze handle to begin discharge
4. sweep extinguisher from side to side until fire officials arrive
5. check on safety of patients and other personnel
4. List the criteria that should be included in a healthcare facility's evacuation plan. -
Answer-1. emergency action coordinator must be designated
2. evacuation routes must be clearing marked
3. hazardous areas should be identified and avoided
4. employees should be trained is to assist anyone who needs help.
5. Ambulatory care practitioners should be prepared to contact community emergency
services as needed. Identify five resources available in your community for emergency
preparedness. Include the services provided and contact information for each. -
Answer-1. 911 (centralized call center) immediate response from police, fire
departments, ambulance
2. American Red Cross - 1900 25th Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98144 (206) 323 - 2345
3. Puget Sound Blood Center - 921 Terry Ave. Seattle, WA (206) 292 - 6500
4. City of Seattle Emergency Management -105 5th Ave S. Seattle, WA (206) 233 -
5076
5. Homeland Security - 12500 Tukwila International Blvd. Tukwila, WA 98168 (800) 375
- 5283
6. Standard precautions are crucial for preventing the transmission of diseases
associated with bioterrorism. Summarize infection control procedures that should be
implemented in the event a bioterrorism incident may have occurred. - Answer-1.
sanitize hands
2. wear disposable gloves if exposed to blood and bodily fluids
3. use masks/eye protection
4. wear gowns to protect skin and clothing
5. sanitize, disinfect, and sterilize equipment, supplies and environmental surfaces.
6. dispose of contaminated waste in appropriate biohazard containers.
, 7. Summarize the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) to help minimize the negative phychological effects of an emergency situation on
both staff members and patients. - Answer-1. provide fact sheets for employees and
patients.
2. plan in advance for effective communication and action
3. clearly explain emergency situations to patients and healthcare workers.
4. treat acute anxiety with reassurance and explanation, provide follow-up counseling
for employees as needed.
8. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends multiple
factors that can help promote staff safety. Explain six accident prevention behaviors that
should be followed in a healthcare setting. - Answer-1. check for trip hazards including
spills, torn carpet, exposed electrical wires.
2. handrails should be on all stairs to prevent falls
3. examine electrical plugs to prevent overload
4. make sure all equipment is in good working condition
5. make sure all smoke detectors are in good working order and batteries are replace
once per year.
6. make sure all lights inside and out are working properly to prevent falls.
9. Explain the methods for proper disposal of hazardous material in the physician's
office. - Answer-All bio-hazardous waste containers should display biohazard labels.
Make sure biohazard containers have lids that open with foot pedal to prevent cross
contamination. Place a regular garbage container next to biohazard containers to keep
regular garbage out of biohazard containers. Place only sharps in sharps containers.
Noninfectious material belong in the regular garbage.
10. Discuss the role of medical assistants in emergency preparedness and the ways
they can help if a natural disaster or other emergency occurs in their community. -
Answer-Staff should discuss emergencies that may occur and should have an
emergency plan for rapid, systematic intervention. Staff should be assigned specific
responsibilities in case of emergency. Organization and planning make the difference
between system care for patients and complete chaos.
11. List 5 classic symptoms of a heart attack. - Answer-1. chest pain/discomfort
2. diaphoresis (profuse sweating)
3. chest pressure
4. shortness of breath (SOB)
5. pain radiating down left arm
12. What is the difference between classic myocardial signs and symptoms and those
that may be experienced by female patients? - Answer-*Women*
1. abdominal pain, neck, shoulder or upper back pain.
2. jaw pain
3. shortness of breath
4. vertigo
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