Module 20: Emergency Situations Quizzes

Which of the following situations should be addressed when assessing risk factors associated with disasters? - Desígnate a central location within the community for a point-of-distribution center. - Make provisions for delivery of medications to survivors who have chronic conditions. - Assess for possible communicable diseases associated with contaminated water. - Prepare to receive nonperishable food items for community distribution.

Assess for possible communicable diseases associated with contaminated water.

Which of the following steps should be taken prior to administering medications to a survivor following a disaster? - Assess the survivor's personal safety. - Retrieve documentation regarding current medications and allergies. - Create a stress-free, calm environment for assessment. - Evaluate the survivor's medical condition.

Assess the survivor's personal safety.

Which of the following patients needs immediate attention following a disaster? - A 32-year-old woman who is undergoing chemotherapy - A 19-year-old boy who has hepatitis A - A 55-year-old woman who has hypothyroidism - A 35-year-old man who has cirrhosis

A 32-year-old woman who is undergoing chemotherapy

Which of the following describes a declared pandemic? - The spread of a disease throughout a certain demographic - A rapid spread of a virulent disease through a large geographical area - An attack causing mass casualties within a defined area - An occurrence of infectious disease within a community

A rapid spread of a virulent disease through a large geographical area

Which of the following information should the Maintaining Board of Pharmacy Operations section of the Model Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan contain? - Alternate site location for operations - List of all personnel and training completed - Special training for warnings such as tornado warnings - Immunization records of staff and board members

Alternate site location for operations

Which of the following is an example of an organization that requires preregistration and of health professionals prior to a disaster? - American Red Cross - Food and Drug Administration - Department of Health and Human Services - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

American Red Cross

Which of the following duties should a pharmacy technician perform to help patients who have chronic illnesses prepare for a disaster? - Help establish a stockpile of both over-the-counter and prescription medications and supplies. - Encourage them to maintain a medical emergency kit Including a paper copy of their medical records. - Establish a communication plan for contacting their physician, pharmacy, and other health care providers. - Prepare an emergency plan for them that Includes access to a point of distribution

Encourage them to maintain a medical emergency kit Including a paper copy of their medical records.

Which of the following steps should a pharmacy technician take when conducting a periodic automatic replenishment following a disaster? - Order and stock supplies to return items in the Strategic National Stockpile to the pre-disaster level. - Return Items from the point of distribution to the Strategic National Stockpile Inventory held at the pharmacy. - Contact distributors and vendors to resume scheduled deliveries to the pharmacy. - Conduct inventory and update the numbers in the emergency preparedness plan for future use.

Order and stock supplies to return items in the Strategic National Stockpile to the pre-disaster level.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a pharmacy technician following a disaster? - Participate in task groups and post-disaster evaluation. - Contact the local health department and provide updated medical records. - Gather Information from patients regarding any newly developed health conditions. - Return any remaining medication supplies to the distributor.

Participate in task groups and post-disaster evaluation.

Which of the following duties can a pharmacy technician perform directly following the triage assessment of survivors? - Provide community support in locating shelter-in-place options. - Prioritize survivor needs based on known allergies, previous medications, and disease. - Obtain demographic information including name, age, and Social Security number. - Obtain proper documentation from the state regarding immunizations and special medical needs.

Prioritize survivor needs based on known allergies, previous medications, and disease.

Which of the following types of supplies is important to have on hand when addressing a highway safety emergency? - Supplies for fractures, burns, and crush injuries - Blankets and other supplies for shock and trauma - Oxygen, adrenaline, and other cardiopulmonary supplies - Supplies for hypovolemic shock and excessive bleeding

Supplies for fractures, burns, and crush injuries

Which of the following describes the warm zone in an area affected by a disaster? - The area are at least 300 feet from where the event occurred - The area no more than 200 feet from where the event occurred - The perimeter around the area of devastation that may be safe - The immediate area where the event took place

The area are at least 300 feet from where the event occurred

Which of the following information shoulda pharmacy technicians consider when working in a cold zone? - Most patients in this area have been asked to evacuate their homes and are not considered safe. - This is an area that has been hit directly and requires immediate attention. - This is an area that most often is subject to air contaminants, so a respirator is needed. - The devastation in this area is not severe, but people may still be affected and in need of attention.

The devastation in this area is not severe, but people may still be affected and in need of attention.

In which of the following emergency situations should a pharmacy technician always use personal protective equipment? - When extemporaneously compounding emergency topical medications - When helping patients displaced due to flood waters - When delivering equipment to patients due to a widespread power outage - When rendering first aid in a neighborhood destroyed by a tornado

When rendering first aid in a neighborhood destroyed by a tornado

Which of the following tasks should a pharmacy technician expect to participate in during a post-disaster evaluation? - Evaluation of patient records to determine how many survivors have been served and which medications they received - Evaluation of the effectiveness of governmental agencies as well as response time for survivors - Evaluation of inventory and medications used during the disaster, including Immunizations and prepacked kits - Evaluation of the response and key elements that occurred to determine best practices or changes required

Evaluation of the response and key elements that occurred to determine best practices or changes required

Which of the folding actions should a pharmacy technician take immediately when a shelter-in-place order is called for an impending disaster? - Go to a predetermined location for distributing medical supplies and medications during the emergency. - Find a safe location and stay there until an "all clear" notification or evacuation is called. - Locate a safe place for administering antidotes and vaccines to the community after the disaster. - Await further instructions from the National Pharmacy Response Team (NPRT).

Find a safe location and stay there until an "all clear" notification or evacuation is called.

According to the Model Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan, which of the following information should the Emergency Planning section include? - Alternate site location for operations - List of suppliers and wholesalers for medications and supplies - Special training for warnings such as tornado warnings - Immunization records of staff and board members

Immunization records of staff and board members

A physician is treating a U.S. citizen who has multiple fractures and is in a disaster-affected foreign country. Which of the following organizations does the physician most likely belong to? - Disaster Medical Assistance Team - International Medical Surgical Response Team - Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service - Federal Emergency Management System

International Medical Surgical Response Team

Which of the following statements describes the responsibility of the Natural Disaster Medical System? - It provides continuity of care for patients during a disaster. - It provides guidance for government agencies to include immunizations. - It disperses medical teams, equipment, and supplies to affected disaster areas. - It sets up shelters and mini clinics staffed by nurse practitioners for survivors.

It disperses medical teams, equipment, and supplies to affected disaster areas.

Which of the following statements explains why loss of power is a primary concern for pharmacy technicians and patients during a disaster? - Loss of power can disrupt the emergency response chain of command, causing confusion for both technicians and patients. - Loss of power can prevent emergency response, leaving survivors on their own. - Loss of power can lead to a larger area being affected in a pandemic and an increased need for medication. - Loss of power can cause new emergencies, the loss of medication, and an inability to use medical devices.

Loss of power can cause new emergencies, the loss of medication, and an inability to use medical devices.

Which of the following in an example of continuity of care in a disaster? - Maintaining patient records to ensure survivors do not have a break in their disease management - Maintaining a point-of-distribution center for the quickest distribution of medical supplies and medications - Ensuring that regular pharmacy patients have access to clean water, batteries, and bleach - Providing referrals to all patients to a psychologist specializing in anxiety

Maintaining patient records to ensure survivors do not have a break in their disease management

Which of the following duties is a vital responsibility of a pharmacy technician during an emergency situation? - Maintenance of medications - Administration of injections - Coordination with local agencies to set up phone centers - Determination of point-of-distribution locations

Maintenance of medications

The Joint Commission fills which of the following roles in relation to emergency preparedness? - Sets up regional call centers and additional medication distribution centers. - Provides public assistance and expertise in medical services and medication distribution. - Ensures continuity of care without disruption of required medications and services. - Mandates hospital policies to ensure community needs are met.

Mandates hospital policies to ensure community needs are met.

Which of the following should be a consideration when preparing an emergency plan for acts of terrorism? - There is a higher incidence of burns. - Mass casualties can be involved. - Most chronically ill patients will not survive. - A pandemic usually occurs.

Mass casualties can be involved.

Which of the following can be affected by a patient's stress level following a disaster? - Medication refills - Medication delivery schedule - Medication adherence - Medication supply

Medication adherence

Which if the following is an example of a human-made disaster? - Highway collapse - Virulent disease - Hurricane - Nuclear explosion

Nuclear explosion

Which of the following steps should a pharmacy take to preserve any refrigerated medications in case of a disaster? - Move all refrigerated medications to another location. - Purchase a backup generator. - Obtain extra coolers and Ice. - Return medications to the distributor for safe keeping.

Obtain extra coolers and Ice.

Which of the following actions should a pharmacy technician take when working with patients following a disaster? - Work closely with regional lawmakers to reduce risk factors. - Refer angry or stressed patients to the pharmacist or physician to reduce anxiety. - Access relevant patient records from a central database even though HIPAA may be compromised. - Only share information that is within the technician's scope of practice or that can be verified.

Only share information that is within the technician's scope of practice or that can be verified.

Which of the following organizations serves the underserved during a disaster and is overseen by the Surgeon General? - Disaster Medical Assistance Team - International Medical Surgical Response Team - Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service - Federal Emergency Management System

Commissioned Corps of the U.S. Public Health Service

A pharmacy technician looking for the password to access a patient's medical record should refer to which of the following sections of the Model Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Response Plan? - Communication - Emergency Planning - Maintaining Board of Pharmacy Operations - Protecting Resources

Communication

Which of the following should be the primary goal of a pharmacy technician when working with federal, state, and local organizations in an emergency? - Community safety with an emphasis on preventing the spread of infectious diseases - Communication that will allow for the most efficient treatment of survivors - Delivery of medications and suppliers to survivors who have chronic illnesses - Addressing primary-related needs of patients who are in shelters and are unable to reach points of distribution

Communication that will allow for the most efficient treatment of survivors

Which of the following statements describes how community stockpiles of medicine and supplies are determined? - The U.S. Department of Public Health and local emergency management teams decide medications based on community needs. - Community pharmacies work with other local agencies to determine supplies and medications based on community health needs. - Local agencies determine points of distribution that are stocked with medication and supplies based on current prescriptions. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mandates specific supplies, such as immunizations, be held in community points of distribution.

Community pharmacies work with other local agencies to determine supplies and medications based on community health needs.

Which of the following may be an expected duty of a pharmacy technician during a disaster? - Facilitate the organization of chronically ill patients based on disease. - Assess patients and obtain vital signs and medical status. - Coordinate with vendors for ordering and delivering supplies. - Administer vaccines and other medications as needed.

Coordinate with vendors for ordering and delivering supplies.

Which of the following steps can a pharmacy take in advance to help those who have chronic illnesses when planning for an emergency? - Create kits for special supplies, such as needles, insulin, and syringes. - Obtain documentation from the state regarding required immunizations. - Contact all drug manufacturers and ask for contributions. - Conduct quality assessment tests on all medical equipment, such as IV pumps and ventilators.

Create kits for special supplies, such as needles, insulin, and syringes.

Which of the following functions can a pharmacy technician expect to perform when a disaster has been forecast? - Print the pharmacy's emergency plan and deliver it to other employees. - Create lists of current patients based on age, illness, and medical needs. - Contact patients who have prescriptions awaiting processing to ensure pickup. - Call patients to inform them where the point of distribution will be located.

Create lists of current patients based on age, illness, and medical needs.

Which of the following items should a pharmacy include when delivering medical equipment to a patient immediately after a natural disaster? - Batteries - A protective mask - A flashlight - Antimicrobial wipes

Batteries

Which of the following duties should a pharmacy technician perform for homebound patients or those needing long-term care prior to a disaster? - Deliver extra supplies, such as batteries and oxygen tanks, In addition to medications. - Print out medical records for the pharmacist to have at the point of distribution - Prepare supply kits to have on hand to be delivered after the all clear" has been given. - Ask patients who are chronically ill to make a list of the supplies and medications they need replaced.

Deliver extra supplies, such as batteries and oxygen tanks, In addition to medications.

Which of the following steps should health care providers take immediately following a disaster? - Deliver necessary supplies and equipment to patients who have chronic illnesses. - Reduce immediate stress for compliance with medications. - Provide evacuation transportation to survivors. - Interview patients and caregivers to gather medication replacement information.

Deliver necessary supplies and equipment to patients who have chronic illnesses.

Which of the following is a responsibility of a pharmacy technician during a risk assessment? - Enable preparedness of staff by facilitating safe interactions. - Administer medications to survivors who are in need. - Distribute supplies to survivors based on individual need. - Provide a medical assessment prior to a safety assessment.

Distribute supplies to survivors based on individual need.

Which of the following is an example of the difference between emergency preparedness and emergency response? - Providing first aid at a crash scene is an emergency response; properly treating slick roads is emergency preparedness. - Assuring there are enough emergency medications in stock is an emergency response; providing CPR is emergency preparedness. - Providing immunizations is emergency preparedness; assisting law enforcement is emergency response. - Ensuring a pharmacy technician has a reliable cell phone provider is emergency response; providing water purifiers is emergency preparedness.

Providing first aid at a crash scene is an emergency response; properly treating slick roads is emergency preparedness.

Which of the following conditions is present in all types of disasters? - Mass casualties - Unsafe water - Psychological stress - Blunt force trauma injuries

Psychological stress

A pharmacy technician is trying to help an angry and impatient survivor at a point of distribution during a disaster. Which of the following actions should the technician take? - Remain calm and allow the survivor to express their feelings. - Speak slowly and write down important instructions - Refer the survivor to a health care professional to help reduce their stress - Refer the survivor to the pharmacist to avoid confrontation.

Remain calm and allow the survivor to express their feelings.

Which of the following functions is a responsibility of the National Pharmacy Response Team (NPRT) during an emergency? - Transferring prescriptions to other states and overriding third-party insurance - Maintaining storage of certain medications that are normally required in a disaster event - Monitoring and adjusting levels of appropriate medications and supplies - Sending professionals to work alongside local pharmacy employees and other volunteers

Sending professionals to work alongside local pharmacy employees and other volunteers

The Food and Drug Administration fulfills which of the following roles for emergency preparedness? - Shares public information, such as medication storage and safety for disaster preparation, with consumers. - Provides mass immunizations to the public in response to a disaster. - Supplies the public with medical supplies in addition to food and water during a disaster. - Ensures public safety and community needs are met by providing shelters and emergency medical clinics.

Shares public information, such as medication storage and safety for disaster preparation, with consumers.

Which of the following information should shelter-in-place planning include? - "All clear" notification methods - Critical function list for each member - Special training for warnings such as tornadoes - Chain of command and leadership roles

Special training for warnings such as tornadoes

Which of the following standards should be considered when planning a Strategic National Stockpile? - Designate a central pharmacy that will store the Strategic National Stockpile when it arrives. - Establish a separate local stockpile to be combined with the Strategic National Stockpile when it arrives. - Make provisions to deliver push packages within 24 hr. - Store enough medications and supplies to last 72 to 96 hr.

Store enough medications and supplies to last 72 to 96 hr.

Which of the following periods is best described as the recovery period following a disaster? - The period when access to health care services has been completely reestablished - The period when pharmacists and technicians can provide accurate records for dispensing medications - The period when key professionals assemble to assist with returning the community to normalcy - The period when federal and state agencies start leaving the disaster area

The period when key professionals assemble to assist with returning the community to normalcy

Which of the following explains why a pharmacy technician should expect a surge in chronically ill patients following a disaster? - Many chronically ill patients do not seek care prior to a disaster. - Chronically ill patients are more concentrated due to limited treatment locations. - There is a break in continuous care as well as an Increase in disaster-related stress. - There is an increased exposure to contaminated food and water

There is a break in continuous care as well as an Increase in disaster-related stress.

Which of the following statements explains the purpose of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy's Recommendations for Preparing and Responding to an Emergency or Disaster? - To provide guidelines for immunizations that should be included in the state's emergency response plan. - To provide statewide backup for pharmacies' medical and prescription records and contact information for both patients and staff. - To provide training, credentialing, and preregistrations of health professionals before an impending disaster. - To provide guidelines for medication distribution during emergencies that are specific to the needs of a community.

To provide guidelines for medication distribution during emergencies that are specific to the needs of a community.

Which of the following functions describes how larger retail pharmacies can provide aid during and after a disaster? - Waive copays and deductibles for the hardest-hit areas. - Assist with the control of infectious disease by providing clean water. - Assist patients in finding current medications that have been lost. - Ensure public safety is not compromised and community needs are met.

Waive copays and deductibles for the hardest-hit areas.