Medical Emergency Assessment Quiz
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What is the patient's blood pressure?

  • 120/70 mmHg (correct)
  • 140/100 mmHg
  • 110/80 mmHg
  • 130/90 mmHg
  • What is the patient's heart rate?

  • 120 beats/min (correct)
  • 110 beats/min
  • 90 beats/min
  • 100 beats/min
  • What medication should be administered if the patient is hypoglycemic?

  • IV dextrose (correct)
  • Activated charcoal
  • Sodium bicarbonate
  • Benzodiazepines
  • What should be provided if the patient exhibits agitation or violence?

    <p>Benzodiazepines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be monitored and administered if ordered by the MD?

    <p>Sodium bicarbonate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following are basic principles of infection prevention?

    <p>Chain of transmission and levels of prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which competency is related to critical thinking skills and communication?

    <p>Leadership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of secondary prevention?

    <p>Early screening and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is part of the chain of transmission in infection?

    <p>Infectious agent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'reservoir' refer to in the context of infection prevention?

    <p>Source where an infectious agent resides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a secondary level of prevention?

    <p>Early screening and treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a mode of transmission in the chain of infection?

    <p>Coughing and sneezing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a basic principle of infection prevention related to infectious agents?

    <p>Identification and isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reservoir in the context of infection prevention?

    <p>The environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a primary level of prevention?

    <p>Vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Infection Prevention and Control

    • Infection prevention and control is a rapidly growing field.
    • Inpatient hospitals and other healthcare settings require infection control.

    Roles in Infection Prevention and Control

    • Infection preventionists are responsible for protecting patients, healthcare workers, and the surrounding community.
    • Other occupations that support infection prevention and control include public health specialists, epidemiologists, and lab techs.

    Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)

    • CBIC offers a Certification Exam in Infection Control (CIC).
    • Infection preventionists are certified through the CIC exam.

    CIC 6 Core Competencies

    • Identification of disease processes
    • Surveillance and epidemiologic investigation
    • Preventing/controlling the transmission of infectious diseases
    • Employee/Occupational Health
    • Management and communication (leadership)
    • Education and research

    Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC)

    • APIC's core competencies are composed of 4 domains.
    • APIC supports infection prevention and control professionals.

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    Test your knowledge of assessing and managing a medical emergency scenario. Evaluate the patient's history, signs/symptoms, medications, and vital signs to determine the appropriate course of action.

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