Emergency Protocols Flashcards
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Which personal protective equipment (PPE) is classified as the HIGHEST level of protection against chemical hazards (Level A)?
Answer: Fully encapsulating vapor-tight suit with SCBA
Level A PPE is a fully encapsulated, vapor-tight suit worn with a self-contained breathing apparatus, providing maximum skin and respiratory protection.
When administering rescue breaths during adult CPR, each breath should be delivered over approximately how long?
Answer: 1 second
Each rescue breath should be delivered over 1 second, just enough to see the chest rise, to avoid gastric inflation.
A shelter-in-place order is issued for a chemical release. What is the MOST important first step?
Answer: Seal doors and windows with tape and plastic sheeting
Sealing the building's openings with plastic sheeting and tape significantly reduces the infiltration of airborne chemical hazards.
Under HIPAA's emergency exception, protected health information may be disclosed without authorization in which scenario?
Answer: To treat the patient or prevent a serious threat to health or safety
HIPAA permits PHI disclosure without authorization for treatment purposes or to prevent a serious and imminent threat to the patient or public.
In a building fire, why should occupants feel a closed door before opening it during evacuation?
Answer: To detect heat, which signals fire or hot gases on the other side
A hot door indicates fire or superheated gases beyond it; opening it could cause a flashover and engulf the occupant in flames.
Which NIMS component provides the framework for how personnel are organized, trained, and equipped to support incident management?
Answer: Preparedness
The Preparedness component of NIMS ensures personnel are trained, certified, and equipped before emergencies occur.
What is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR?
Answer: 30:2
The AHA recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for single-rescuer adult CPR to minimize interruptions to chest compressions.