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Emergency Protocols Flashcards

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  1. A patient experiences a tonic-clonic seizure in the exam room. Which action is the PRIORITY during the seizure?

    Answer: Time the seizure and protect the patient from environmental hazards

    During a seizure, the priority is timing the event and clearing the area of hazards; restraining or inserting objects into the mouth is contraindicated.

  2. What does the acronym PASS stand for in the context of fire extinguisher use?

    Answer: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep

    PASS stands for Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Squeeze the handle, and Sweep side to side to extinguish a fire.

  3. Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class C (electrical) fire in a medical office?

    Answer: Class C (CO₂ or dry chemical)

    Class C extinguishers use non-conductive agents like CO₂ or dry chemical and are safe for electrical fires.

  4. A patient who ingested an unknown substance calls the clinic. Which number should the medical assistant advise them to call?

    Answer: 1-800-222-1222 (Poison Control Center)

    1-800-222-1222 is the national Poison Control Center hotline, available 24/7 for poisoning emergencies.

  5. When performing abdominal thrusts (Heimlich maneuver) on a conscious adult who is choking, where should you position your hands?

    Answer: Just below the xiphoid process, above the navel

    Thrusts are applied just above the navel and well below the xiphoid process to create upward diaphragmatic pressure without injuring internal organs.

  6. Which of the following is a sign of tension pneumothorax requiring immediate intervention?

    Answer: Tracheal deviation away from the affected side

    Tracheal deviation away from the affected side is a late, life-threatening sign of tension pneumothorax caused by mediastinal shift.

  7. A patient is bleeding heavily from a wound on the forearm after an accident. After applying direct pressure for 10 minutes, bleeding continues. What is the next appropriate action?

    Answer: Elevate the extremity and continue direct pressure

    If direct pressure does not control bleeding, elevating the extremity while continuing pressure is the next step before tourniquet application in non-arterial bleeding.