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Emergency Procedures & Response Flashcards

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  1. After an emergency occurs in the colonic hydrotherapy facility, what is the most important post-incident action?

    Answer: Complete a detailed incident report and review the emergency response

    A detailed incident report and debrief identify what occurred, how the response was handled, and what can be improved to prevent future incidents.

  2. A client who fasted for 24 hours before a colonic session suddenly feels weak and shaky with cold, clammy skin. The therapist should first suspect:

    Answer: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) from extended fasting

    Weakness, shakiness, and cold clammy skin following prolonged fasting are classic signs of hypoglycemia, which can escalate rapidly if untreated.

  3. Which of the following statements about informed consent and emergency preparedness is CORRECT?

    Answer: Emergency risks should be disclosed during informed consent so clients can make educated decisions

    Proper informed consent includes disclosing potential emergency risks so clients can make an educated decision about undergoing colon hydrotherapy.

  4. What is the purpose of performing a pre-session health intake assessment in relation to emergency preparedness?

    Answer: To identify contraindications or risk factors that could lead to an emergency

    A thorough pre-session intake identifies contraindications, medications, and health conditions that could raise the risk of an emergency during treatment.

  5. During a session, water equipment fails and water pressure spikes sharply. The therapist's FIRST priority should be:

    Answer: Shut off the water supply and terminate the session immediately

    A sudden pressure spike risks bowel perforation; shutting off water and stopping the session immediately is the only safe response.

  6. Which of the following correctly describes the role of a colonic hydrotherapist during a medical emergency BEFORE EMS arrives?

    Answer: Stay within their scope: ensure safety, monitor the client, and follow EMS dispatcher instructions

    Colonic hydrotherapists must stay within their professional scope — ensuring client safety, monitoring, and following EMS dispatcher guidance until paramedics arrive.

  7. A client's emergency contact cannot be reached during a medical crisis. What should the therapist do regarding the client's medical information when speaking to EMS?

    Answer: Provide all relevant health history from the intake form to assist emergency care

    In a medical emergency, sharing relevant health history with EMS is legally and ethically appropriate because it directly informs life-saving care.