COVID-19

Question 1

What are the main critical infrastructure industries, who defines them, and what’s the CDC asking the workers in these industries?

Answer 1

Healthcare, pharmaceutical/food supply, IT, Wastewater treatment//Homeland Security defines them//to accept “special responsibility” to maintain your normal work schedule and stay healthy.

Question 2

What are the main chronic med conditions increasing the risk of complications?

Answer 2

Heart disease, lung disease, diabetes.

Question 3

Wash your hands for at least __ seconds.

Answer 3

20

Question 4

Hand sanitizer should be at least ___% alcohol.

Answer 4

60

Question 5

___ out of 10 US deaths have been peopple 65 and older.

Answer 5

8

Question 6

T/F: There is evidence that pets can spread COVID.

Answer 6

false

Question 7

T/F: If you have/suspect you have COVID, the CDC says you can safely have contact with pets and animals?

Answer 7

false, not enough evidence is available to know this is safe

Question 8

Sickroom for people with or suspected of having COVID: 4 recommendations.

Answer 8

no pets in the room, good air flow, separate room, separate bathroom

Question 9

How long should you rub with hand sanitizer?

Answer 9

until hands feel dry

Question 10

When should you wear a facemask?

Answer 10

When you have or suspect you have COVID AND are around other people, or when caring for someone who has/suspects they have COVID

Question 11

Does the CDC recommend reusing disposable facemasks an gloves?

Answer 11

no

Question 12

list 4 “high-touch” surfaces

Answer 12

counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, handles, light switches, remotes, desks, on/off buttons

Question 13

How to launder sick people’s clothing?

Answer 13

Regular laundry detergent with the warmest water temp recommended on the label.

Question 14

place contaminated items in this before putting in with other household waste

Answer 14

lined container

Question 15

Handwashing: wet your hands. Then what?

Answer 15

turn off water, lather scrub for 20, rinse

Question 16

Coronavirus aka COVID-19 aka

Answer 16

SARS-CoV-2

Question 17

How much bleach per gal will kill COVID-19?

Answer 17

1/3 cup, or 5 tablespoons

Question 18

Minimum time from first symptom to when home isolation can be discontinued?

Answer 18

25 hours IF you get an immediate test, then another 24 hours later, and both are negative, AND you are fever free without a medicine to reduce fever AND your other symptoms are reduced// But realistically 7 days after symptoms first appeared IF you are fever free without a medicine to reduce fever for 72 hours AND your other symptoms are reduced

Question 19

What should you do if you think you are sick?

Answer 19

Call your doctor.

Question 20

How do I cough or sneeze when I am sick?

Answer 20

Into a tissue.-, then wash your hands with soap and water.

Question 21

What’s NP and OP?

Answer 21

Types of test swaps: nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal.

Question 22

Which is preferred, nasopharyngeal or oropharyngeal testing? Are both required?

Answer 22

CDC no longer requires both, but NP is preferred.

Question 23

Health Care Provider: If respirator masks are limited, who gets them?

Answer 23

those caring for patients likely to generate respiratory aerosols

Question 24

Health Care Provider: If gowns are limited, who gets them?

Answer 24

If there are shortages of gowns, they should be prioritized for aerosol-generating procedures, care activities where splashes and sprays are anticipated, and high-contact patient care activities that provide opportunities for transfer of pathogens to the hands and clothing of HCP.

Question 25

What’s an AIIR?

Answer 25

Airborne Infection Isolation Room.

Question 26

How long after exposure may symptoms appear?

Answer 26

2 to 14 days.

Question 27

What are emergency warning signs and what should you do if you have them?

Answer 27

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

New confusion or inability to arouse

Bluish lips or face

GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY

Question 28

What if I feel overwhelmed or like harming myself?

Answer 28

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)

Question 29

where are behavioral health resources?

Answer 29

SAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides communities and responders with behavioral health resources that help them prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.

Question 30

If i get COVID19 WILL I end up.in the hospital? Will I die?

Answer 30

If over 85, 31-70%required hospitalization
31-59% of adults 65-84
Died: 10-27% of adults 85 years old and older

4-11% of adults 65-84 years old