Ambulatory Care Test Emergency Preparedness and Urgent Care

Question 1

A patient in an ambulatory care waiting room suddenly collapses and is unresponsive. What is the first action the nurse should take?

Accepted Answer

Activate the emergency response system and assess for breathing and pulse

Answer

The first step following patient collapse is to activate the emergency response system and perform a rapid assessment for breathing and pulse before initiating CPR.

Question 2

Which document outlines an ambulatory care facility's planned response to emergencies such as natural disasters or mass casualty events?

Accepted Answer

Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Answer

The Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) details a facility's preparedness strategies, roles, and procedures for responding to emergencies and disasters.

Question 3

What does the acronym RACE stand for in ambulatory care fire emergency response?

Accepted Answer

Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate

Answer

RACE stands for Rescue (those in danger), Alarm (activate fire alarm), Confine (close doors to contain fire), and Extinguish/Evacuate.

Question 4

A patient in an ambulatory clinic presents with a suspected anaphylactic reaction. Which medication is the first-line treatment?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000 IM

Answer

Epinephrine 1:1000 administered intramuscularly in the lateral thigh is the first-line and life-saving treatment for anaphylaxis.

Question 5

Which triage category in the START triage system indicates a patient who is deceased or has unsurvivable injuries?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

In START triage, Black (expectant) designates patients who are deceased or have injuries incompatible with survival given available resources.

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Ambulatory Care Test Emergency Preparedness and Urgent Care