APC Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Begin chest compressions immediately while someone retrieves the AED

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

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

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

The patient's recent INR history and anticoagulant use

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Evacuate all persons to safety

Answer

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

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

(APC) Australian Pharmacy Council Practice Test

APC Emergency Response Procedures 3