CH 8 Flashcards
(53 cards)
What is the importance of personal disaster planning for healthcare workers?
Healthcare workers can focus better on patient care if they have done personal disaster planning.
Personal disaster planning helps ensure readiness during emergencies.
What does the acronym CAB stand for in CPR guidelines?
Chest compressions, Airway, Breathing
Follow the 2010 AHA Guidelines.
Which organizations are included as Emergency Response Agencies?
FEMA
CDC is excluded from this list.
What are examples of man-made disasters?
Nuclear explosions, biological threats like anthrax
These events require specific response strategies.
What color tags are used for ‘walking wounded’ in triage?
Green tags
This category indicates patients who are not in immediate danger.
When does clinical death begin?
Four to six minutes after cessation of heart action and breathing
Timing is critical for effective resuscitation efforts.
What must the surgical team do during an anaphylactic reaction?
Maintain the airway and provide oxygen
This is essential to prevent respiratory failure.
What conditions are included in shock?
Heat exhaustion, compression of the inferior vena cava by the gravid uterus
These conditions can be life-threatening.
What are the objectives of emergency care?
Providing rapid assessment, stabilization, and definitive care
These objectives guide the response to emergencies.
When is resternotomy performed in the ICU?
When open-chest CPR is required after cardiac surgery
This procedure addresses complications post-surgery.
How are CSTs involved in care for Emerging Infectious Diseases (EIDs)?
CSTs may not routinely be involved
Their role can vary based on specific circumstances.
What is the filtration capability of N95 respirators?
Filters at least 95% of airborne particles
Individual fit testing is required for effective use.
What mosquito-borne viruses are concerning for the US population?
Chikungunya, dengue, yellow fever, Zika
Awareness and prevention are key to public health.
What is the primary role of a surgical technologist in emergencies?
Protect the sterile field unless directed otherwise
Maintaining sterility is crucial in surgical settings.
What could anthrax and smallpox exposure result from?
Bioterrorism
Preparedness against such threats is essential.
Who makes the disaster declaration in the U.S. government?
The president
This mobilizes FEMA for disaster response.
What is natural hemostasis achieved through?
The process of coagulation
This is vital in managing bleeding during emergencies.
What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?
Two inches
Proper depth is crucial for effective compressions.
In the chain of survival, what does ‘D’ stand for?
Definitive treatment
This step is essential for improving survival rates.
What does DIC stand for?
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
It is a pathological process affecting coagulation.
What does urticaria describe?
Lesions on the skin of a patient experiencing an allergic reaction
Recognizing symptoms is important for treatment.
What are All-Hazards plans?
Broad response plans applicable to any disaster type
Flexibility is key in disaster preparedness.
What are the DIME categories used for?
To categorize victims in disaster triage
Effective triage is essential for resource allocation.
What are the triage zones used in nuclear plant meltdowns?
Hot, warm, cold zones
These zones help organize the response to contamination.
