Ambulatory Care Test Emergency Preparedness and Urgent Care 3

Question 1

Under which federally required standard must ambulatory care facilities that accept Medicare develop and maintain an emergency preparedness program?

Accepted Answer

CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule (42 CFR 491)

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OSHA General Duty Clause

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Joint Commission EC standards

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EMTALA regulations

Question 2

A patient presents with a blood glucose of 42 mg/dL and altered consciousness in an ambulatory clinic. What is the priority intervention?

Accepted Answer

Administer glucagon IM or IV dextrose 50% if IV access is available

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Administer oral glucose gel

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Give 15-20 grams of fast-acting carbohydrates by mouth

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Call 911 and await EMS

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a drill or tabletop exercise in ambulatory care emergency preparedness?

Accepted Answer

To test and improve staff response to emergency scenarios in a controlled setting

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To satisfy accreditation requirements only

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To update the facility's insurance coverage

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To train only new staff members

Question 4

Which of the following correctly describes the Incident Command System (ICS) in an ambulatory care emergency?

Accepted Answer

A standardized management structure for coordinating emergency response

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A document listing all patient diagnoses during a disaster

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A triage protocol for mass casualty events

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A billing code system for disaster-related services

Question 5

A patient receiving IV contrast for a procedure develops urticaria, hypotension, and wheezing. This presentation is consistent with which type of reaction?

Accepted Answer

Anaphylactoid reaction

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Vasovagal episode

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Contrast-induced nephropathy

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Paradoxical bronchospasm

Question 6

Which of the following is the most critical element of post-emergency debriefing in an ambulatory care setting?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing what went well and what needs improvement to enhance future response

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Identifying staff who performed poorly for disciplinary action

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Filing the incident report with the state health department

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Updating the facility's marketing materials