COHN Emergency Preparedness and Response

Question 1

Which document serves as the foundation for workplace emergency preparedness planning under OSHA standards?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

Answer

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.38 requires employers to develop an Emergency Action Plan (EAP) that outlines procedures for employee safety during emergencies.

Question 2

During a mass casualty incident at a worksite, the occupational health nurse's FIRST priority is to:

Accepted Answer

Establish a triage area and begin START triage

Answer

Establishing a triage area and using START (Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment) triage allows the nurse to quickly categorize victims by severity to optimize resource allocation.

Question 3

An occupational health nurse is developing a disaster response plan. Which component ensures continuity of medical operations during an emergency?

Accepted Answer

A business continuity plan with backup medical supplies and alternate care sites

Answer

A business continuity plan that includes backup medical supplies and alternate care sites ensures uninterrupted occupational health services during a disaster.

Question 4

In the Incident Command System (ICS), what role does the occupational health nurse most commonly fulfill during a workplace emergency?

Accepted Answer

Medical Unit Leader

Answer

The occupational health nurse's clinical expertise makes them best suited for the Medical Unit Leader role, overseeing medical care for responders and victims.

Question 5

Which type of drill tests the emergency response plan without moving personnel or deploying resources?

Accepted Answer

Tabletop exercise

Answer

A tabletop exercise involves key personnel discussing their roles and responses to simulated emergency scenarios in an informal, low-cost setting without physical deployment.

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Exam Practice Test

COHN Emergency Preparedness and Response