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(Hayes)
In regards to the Disaster Triage tags, which of the following is incorrect? A. Black = last to get treatment = dead/expected to die B. They are used in situations with mass number of victims that overwhelm available resources. |
D. Yellow = moderate injury with normal
physiological signs
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Which infection outbreaks are the most common after a Disaster?
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1. Cholera
2. Influenza 3. Infectious diarrhoea 4. Hepatitis 5. Tuberculosis ( Common to all spontaneous refugee camps because of lack of hygiene and overcrowding.) |
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In regards to Managing a Disaster, which of the following is incorrect?
A. A disaster plan should be AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE B. A Central Command Structure in the ED , to direct resources, is highly desirable. C. The capacity of Regional Healthcare Systems can be overwhelmed by sudden Disasters. D. Crush Syndrome and Compartment syndrome are common injuries after Earthquakes and structural collapses. |
B. The Central Command Structure is ideally
on-site. |
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What does the On-site Disaster Management and planning mnemonic "METHANE" stand for?
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Major incident - standby declared
Exact location Type of incident Hazards present Access for rescue vehicles Number / Type /severity of cases Emergency Services present or required. |
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What does the On-site Disaster Management and Planning mnemonic "CSCATTT" stand for?
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Command and control
(establish central command post) |
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What are the 4 "S's" of managing an incipient surge on the Emergency Department?
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Staff ( on and off duty )
Stuff ( Equipment / drugs ) Space ( ED and Hospital ) Structure ( Hospital Executive / Director / Other Stakeholders ) |
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List the 4 types of Colour Coded Triage at a Disaster Triage area. |
Black = Unsalvageable / Dead Red = Top Priority =Immediate Care Yellow = Second Priority =Urgent Care < 2 Hrs Green = Walking Wounded =Low Level Care |
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What are the "SPHERE" Minimum standards for refugee Camps Post Mass-Casualty Disaster |
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List the indications for a field amputation. |
1. Imminent Danger from Building collapse / rising flood water /Fire 2. Severe concomitant injuries- who would not survive lengthy extrication process 3. Trapped by a Limb that is crushed and unsalvageable 4. Lack of necessary equipment to extricate patient - inability to move equipment into position [ trapped in confined quarters ] |
