What would be the primary role of the surgical technologist in an intraoperative cardiac arrest?
Protect the sterile field unless directed otherwise.
Exposure of the population to anthrax and smallpox would be a result of which of the following?
bioterrorism
Which member of the U.S. government makes a federal disaster declaration and mobilizes FEMA?
president
What would the circulating RN assess by weighing soiled sponges after use in a surgical procedure on a neonate?
blood loss
What process does the human body use to achieve natural hemostasis?
coagulation
Which type of natural disaster is the traveling of seismic waves outward from an epicenter and is measured by the
Richter scale?
earthquake
The first-line drug used in the treatment of severe anaphylactic reaction is:
epinephrine
Which of the following terms describes a life-threatening condition if not immediately treated?
heat stroke
The depth of compressions for adults should be:
2 inches
What does the letter D stand for in reference to the chain-of-survival concept in cardiopulmonary resuscitation?
definitive treatment
DIC leads to the consumption of coagulation factors and
platelets
Which of the following is an emergent pathological process that creates systemic hypercoagulation followed by
hypocoagulability and internal hemorrhaging?
disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
What is the clinical term for the lesions that appear on the skin of a patient experiencing an allergic reaction?
urticaria
Which term BEST describes the broad response plans in place applicable to any area of the country or any category of
disaster?
all-hazards
The treatment for DIC includes:
all of the above
The Delayed, Immediate, Minimal, and Expectant (DIME) categories are used in:
disaster triage
In which type of disaster would hot, warm, and cold zone triage protocols be used?
nuclear plant meltdown
How long should a person performing disaster triage take to categorize patients for treatment?
1 minute or less
Which natural disasters are classified numerically 1 through 5?
hurricanes
Which type of man-made disaster would cause the most varied physical trauma requiring surgical treatment?
factory explosion
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is a division of which governmental group?
Department of Homeland Security
The Joint Commission requires health care facilities to twice yearly practice their:
Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Which of the following accounts for up to 90% of contamination and should be removed as soon as possible after
exposure to a radiological disaster?
clothing
Which medical specialist is probably BEST suited to perform disaster triage?
ER physician
Which of the following disaster response units would include surgical technologist volunteer members?
Disaster Medical Assistance Teams (DMAT)
Health care workers can focus better on their job of patient care in disaster situations if they have done their own
personal disaster planning in advance with their family members.
True
The objectives of emergency care and trauma surgery are:
a. to preserve life
b. to prevent deterioration of patient condition
c. to provide necessary care to restore the patient to his/her previous lifestyle ***d. all of the above***
The 20101 AHA Guidelines for CPR stress activation of the ERS and follow:
CAB (chest compressions, airway, breathing)
All of the following are examples of man-made disasters EXCEPT:
hurricane
Injuries associated with an exploded nuclear device include:
a. blast injuries
b. thermal/flash burns c. retinal injuries
****d. all of the above****
Which biological disease poses to be one of the highest risks to nations:
anthrax
All of the following are emergency response agencies EXCEPT:
CDC
The lead federal agency that coordinates treatment to victims and food and shelter during a nationally declared
emergency is called:
FEMA
DIME triage categories for the "walking wounded" are color coded:
green
During triage of a chemical and nuclear disaster, victims are separated in order to contain the contamination. The
warm zone
is 300 feet from the hot zone
All of the following are chemical agents EXCEPT:
tularemia
Clinical death begins how many minutes after the cessation of heart action and breathing:
4-6
Which of the following substance is least likely to cause an anaphylactic reaction:
benadryl
During an anaphylactic reaction, the surgical team must maintain the airway and provide supplemental oxygen or the
patient may die of:
respiratory failure
Which of the following is a mild form of shock, due to the increase in blood flow to the skin, thus causing a reduction
of blood flow to vital organs