COMPLETE QUESTION SET AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS PREMIUM SCORE MATERIAL
◉ What is the goal of triage in emergency situations?.
Answer: To do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number
of people while efficiently using resources.
◉ What does START stand for in triage?.
Answer: Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment.
◉ What is the JumpSTART method used for?.
Answer: It is a triage method specifically designed for pediatric
patients.
◉ What is an Emergency Operating Plan (EOP)?.
Answer: A plan that outlines health care worker roles and
responsibilities during emergencies.
◉ How often must EOP testing/drills be conducted according to
TJC?.
Answer: Twice a year.
, ◉ What are internal emergencies?.
Answer: Emergencies that occur within a facility, such as loss of
power or severe damage from disasters.
◉ What are external emergencies?.
Answer: Emergencies that affect a facility indirectly, such as weather
events or major accidents.
◉ What role does FEMA play in disaster response?.
Answer: FEMA provides federal assistance when local and state
resources are exceeded.
◉ What is the National Health Security Strategy (NHSS)?.
Answer: An initiative to clarify expectations for public and private
sector collaboration in disaster response.
◉ What are Category A Biological Agents?.
Answer: High-priority agents that pose a risk to national security
due to high transmission and mortality rates.
◉ Give an example of a Category A Biological Agent..
Answer: Smallpox or anthrax.