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Emergency Response Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A pharmacy customer collapses and has no pulse. The nearest AED is two minutes away. What should the pharmacist do FIRST?

    Answer: Begin chest compressions immediately while someone retrieves the AED

    High-quality chest compressions must begin immediately in cardiac arrest; early CPR significantly improves survival outcomes.

  2. A pharmacist notices a staff member experiencing a tonic-clonic seizure. Which action is CONTRAINDICATED during the seizure?

    Answer: Placing something in the person's mouth to prevent tongue biting

    Placing objects in the mouth is dangerous and contraindicated as it can cause injury to the person or the rescuer.

  3. When managing a suspected opioid overdose in the pharmacy, which medication can a pharmacist administer as an emergency intervention?

    Answer: Naloxone

    Naloxone is an opioid antagonist that rapidly reverses opioid-induced respiratory depression and is available for emergency use.

  4. A patient on warfarin presents with uncontrolled bleeding after a laceration. Beyond applying direct pressure, what specific concern should a pharmacist flag when calling emergency services?

    Answer: The patient's recent INR history and anticoagulant use

    Anticoagulant use significantly affects bleeding management and must be communicated to emergency responders to guide treatment decisions.

  5. A fire breaks out in a pharmacy storage area. What is the primary priority according to emergency response principles?

    Answer: Evacuate all persons to safety

    Life safety is always the first priority; evacuation of all persons must occur before any attempt to fight the fire.

  6. What does the acronym DRSABCD stand for in the Australian first aid framework?

    Answer: Danger, Response, Send, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation

    DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillation) is the standard Australian first aid action plan.

  7. In the context of pharmacy emergency preparedness, what is the purpose of a 'crash kit' or emergency kit?

    Answer: To provide immediate access to essential medications and equipment for life-threatening emergencies

    An emergency or crash kit contains essential medications and equipment enabling rapid response to acute, life-threatening situations.