Emergency Protocols Flashcards
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A patient in the waiting room suddenly becomes pale, clammy, and reports feeling faint. Their blood pressure is 88/50 mmHg. These signs are most consistent with which emergency condition?
Answer: Shock
Pallor, diaphoresis, and hypotension are classic signs of shock, which requires immediate emergency response.
Which personal protective equipment (PPE) combination is required when there is a risk of blood splatter during an emergency procedure?
Answer: Gloves, gown, and face shield/mask
When splatter is possible, gloves, gown, and a face shield or mask are all required to protect mucous membranes and skin.
What does the RACE acronym stand for in a fire emergency response?
Answer: Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish/Evacuate
RACE stands for Rescue those in danger, Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain by closing doors, and Extinguish/Evacuate based on the situation.
A patient presents with heat stroke: hot, dry skin, confusion, and a temperature of 104°F. What is the PRIORITY cooling intervention?
Answer: Apply ice packs to the groin, axillae, and neck while calling 911
Ice packs applied to major vascular areas (groin, axillae, neck) provide rapid core cooling while EMS is activated for heat stroke.
Which of the following represents the correct chain of survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, as recommended by the AHA?
Answer: Recognition → CPR → Defibrillation → Advanced care → Recovery
The AHA Chain of Survival begins with recognition and activation of emergency response, followed by CPR, defibrillation, advanced care, and recovery.
A patient with a known latex allergy requires an emergency procedure. What is the MOST important preparation step?
Answer: Use only latex-free gloves and latex-free equipment
All latex-containing products must be replaced with latex-free alternatives to prevent anaphylaxis in latex-allergic patients.
After an emergency has been resolved in the medical office, which documentation action is REQUIRED?
Answer: Complete an incident report and document the event in the patient's medical record
Both an incident report (for internal quality review) and a medical record entry are required following any in-office emergency.