Emergency Procedures Flashcards
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A resident with oxygen-dependent COPD needs to be evacuated. Which precaution is MOST critical?
Answer: Bringing a portable oxygen supply sufficient for the evacuation duration
Oxygen-dependent residents must have an adequate portable oxygen supply during evacuation to prevent hypoxia.
During a heat emergency with no air conditioning, which resident is at HIGHEST risk and requires the most immediate intervention?
Answer: An 82-year-old resident on diuretics who has not been drinking fluids
Diuretics increase dehydration risk, and elderly residents on these medications who are not drinking are at high risk for heat stroke.
What is a 'shelter-in-place' order, and when might an RCFE receive one?
Answer: A directive to keep residents inside the facility due to an external hazard such as a chemical spill
Shelter-in-place means remaining inside the facility with windows and HVAC closed to protect residents from an outdoor hazard like toxic fumes or active violence nearby.
An RCFE staff member uses a fire extinguisher and cannot control the fire. What should be done IMMEDIATELY?
Answer: Evacuate the area, close doors, and ensure everyone exits the building
If a fire cannot be controlled within seconds using one extinguisher, staff must immediately evacuate, close fire doors to slow spread, and exit the building.
How often must RCFE emergency plans be reviewed and updated under California regulations?
Answer: Annually
RCFE emergency and disaster plans must be reviewed and updated at least annually to reflect changes in residents, staff, local hazards, and resources.
A violent intruder enters the RCFE. Staff have not received active-shooter training. What is the SAFEST immediate action?
Answer: Implement a lockdown: lock doors, move residents away from windows and doors, and call 911
A lockdown keeps residents and staff away from the threat; calling 911 immediately is critical, while evacuation could expose residents to danger.
Which information is MOST important to include on a resident's emergency information card kept at the facility?
Answer: Diagnoses, medications, allergies, and emergency contact names and numbers
Emergency information cards must contain medical and contact details so first responders and receiving facilities can provide appropriate care.