RCFE Emergency Procedures 3

Question 1

An earthquake strikes while most residents are in the dining room. What should staff direct residents to do FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Drop, cover, and hold on under sturdy tables or against interior walls

Answer

During an earthquake, the Drop, Cover, and Hold On protocol protects against falling objects and is safer than attempting evacuation mid-shaking.

Question 2

Which of the following is a required component of an RCFE's written disaster and mass casualty plan?

Accepted Answer

Procedures for relocating residents to pre-identified alternate facilities

Answer

Disaster plans must include procedures for resident relocation, including identification of receiving facilities that can accept RCFE residents.

Question 3

A resident's family member calls during an active emergency and demands to know their loved one's location. What should staff do?

Accepted Answer

Direct them to the pre-designated family notification contact or hotline

Answer

Emergency plans should designate a family communication contact so frontline staff can focus on resident safety while families receive timely updates.

Question 4

What should an RCFE do with medications when evacuating residents to a temporary shelter?

Accepted Answer

Bring a 7-day supply of each resident's medications

Answer

Best practice requires bringing at least a 72-hour to 7-day supply of medications so resident care is not interrupted during displacement.

Question 5

A resident has an unwitnessed fall and is unresponsive. After calling 911, what should staff avoid doing?

Accepted Answer

Moving the resident before paramedics arrive

Answer

An unresponsive resident after a fall may have spinal injuries; moving them before trained EMS personnel arrive can cause further harm.

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE (Residential Care Facility for the Elderly) Practice Test

RCFE Emergency Procedures 3