Trivium Emergency Response Procedures 3

Question 1

A healthcare worker discovers a small grease fire in the facility kitchen. Using PASS, what does the 'S' stand for?

Accepted Answer

Sweep the extinguisher side to side at the base of the flames

Answer

In the PASS technique, S stands for Sweep — move the extinguisher nozzle from side to side, aiming at the base of the fire.

Question 2

A client with a known latex allergy is brought to the facility. Which emergency preparedness measure is most important?

Accepted Answer

Keep epinephrine and latex-free supplies immediately available

Answer

Having epinephrine (for anaphylaxis) and latex-free equipment on hand is critical because accidental latex exposure can trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Question 3

When should a healthcare aide use an AED (automated external defibrillator)?

Accepted Answer

When a patient is in cardiac arrest with no pulse and is unresponsive

Answer

An AED is indicated for a pulseless, unresponsive patient in cardiac arrest to analyze and, if appropriate, deliver a shock to restore normal rhythm.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct sequence for using an AED?

Accepted Answer

Turn on, attach pads, analyze rhythm, deliver shock if advised, resume CPR

Answer

The correct sequence is power on, attach electrode pads, allow the AED to analyze the rhythm, deliver a shock if prompted, and immediately resume CPR.

Question 5

A client in a wheelchair requires evacuation during a fire and the elevator is unavailable. What is the safest evacuation method?

Accepted Answer

Leave the client in a fire-safe stairwell area of rescue assistance

Answer

Areas of rescue assistance (protected stairwells) are designated safe holding areas where non-ambulatory individuals wait for trained emergency responders during a fire.

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Trivium Emergency Response Procedures 3