Module R04 — Emergency Preparedness Review

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1.During an active tornado WARNING, you are in the middle of a patient visit. You should:

Finish the visit quickly and leave before the storm hits Ask the patient if they want to move to a safe room Move the patient to an interior room on the lowest floor away from windows immediately Call your supervisor and wait for instructions before acting

2.You arrive for a visit with an oxygen-dependent patient and find the power is out. The backup oxygen cylinder is nearly empty. You should:

Help the patient conserve oxygen by having them rest quietly Call 911 immediately Call your supervisor immediately to arrange emergency oxygen supply or transfer Try to restart the oxygen concentrator using the patient's generator

3.Which of the following patients requires the MOST urgent contact during an emergency?

A healthy 65-year-old with companion care needs An 80-year-old with mild arthritis and weekly homemaker services A ventilator-dependent patient who lives alone A mobile 72-year-old with family living next door

4.You are notified that a tabletop emergency preparedness drill is scheduled for next week. You should:

Participate only if you're available — drills are optional for field staff Participate fully — CMS requires annual training and testing of all staff Attend only if your supervisor specifically requests your participation Review the policy but skip the in-person drill

5.A patient you care for has diabetes and uses insulin. Why is this relevant to emergency preparedness?

It's not — diabetes management is a skilled nursing concern Extended power outages affect insulin storage (temperature), and missed meals due to emergencies affect blood sugar management Only if the patient self-administers insulin with a pump Only relevant if the patient also has other conditions

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