Emergencies & Disasters Flashcards
Review emergencies, disasters, and triage principles.
What is an emergency response plan?
It’s what the healthcare facility follows when there is a disaster.
What is the difference between an internal and external disaster?
- Internal disaster: when the disaster happens inside the healthcare facility.
- External disaster: when the disaster happens outside the healthcare facility.
Why does the nurse attempt to estimate the number of individuals affected and the extent of the injuries before the clients arrive at the hospital during a disaster?
To estimate how much supplies, rooms, and staff will be needed to care for the clients.
What are the basic interventions if there is an active shooter on site?
Close the doors to all the rooms.
What is the American Red Cross?
(ARC)
A group that supplies housing, food, and support to disaster victims.
What is the HAZMAT team?
A group of people trained to deal with hazardous materials during a disaster.
What is the Federal Emergency Management Agency?
(FEMA)
A federal program that helps communities prevent disasters, help during a disaster or rebuild after a disaster.
What is an emergency disaster kit?
Includes supplies needed during a disaster such as:
- water
- medicines
- food
- clothes
- flashlight
- radio
- batteries
What are the 4 types of disasters?
- biological
- chemical
- natural
- manmade
What is a biological disaster?
It’s when an infectious disease is intentionally released into the environment causing havoc on a large number of people.
What are examples of a biological warfare agent?
- anthrax
- smallpox
What is the immediate action for a client with suspected anthrax or smallpox?
Get the client into a private room immediately to prevent infecting others.
Administer antibiotics.
What is a chemical disaster?
It’s when a chemical is intentionally released into the environment causing havoc on a large number of people.
What are examples of chemical warfare agents?
- radiation
- gases
Strip clothing and decontaminate.
What are examples of a natural disaster?
- fire
- blizzard
- tornado
- hurricane
What are examples of a man-made disaster?
- bridge collapsing
- gas leak
- bombing
What are the triage principles (using numbers)?
- severely unstable: need to be seen NOW
- potentially unstable and urgent: need to be seen within 10 minutes
- stable, but urgent: need to be seen within 30 minutes
- stable, and not urgent: may need testing
- stable: don’t need any tests
What are triage principles (using colors)?
What are some examples of the triage principle of 🔴 Red or 1 & 2?
(Immediate Complication)
- respiratory distress
- chest pain
- amputations
- decreased level of consciousness
- chemical splash to the eye
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What are some examples of the triage principle of 🟡 Yellow or 3?
- open fracture with pulse
- large wounds
What are some examples of the triage principle of 🟢 Green or 4?
- closed fracture
- minor laceration
- sprains and strains
- large bruises
What is an example of the triage principle ⚫ Black or 5?
Unconscious with a very low heart rate or low respirations.
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