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Comprehensive emergency management plans are reviewed by - the county emergency management agency Assisted Living facilities are licensed by - the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Allegations of abuse, neglect and exploitation are investigated by - representatives of the Department of Children and Families Assisted Living facilities should be operated as - residential environments with supportive services "Agency" as used in chapter 429, F.S. means - the Agency for Health Car...

When outside temperatures are 65°F (18°C) or below, you must maintain a temperature of at least:- when they are awake - an indoor temperature of at least 72°F (22°C) shall be maintained During night hours when it is 65 degrees or cooler what temp must it be inside? During the day? - 68 degrees 72 degrees When it is hotter than 90 degrees- what temp must remain inside at night and day? - 81. What is the min sq ft required of living and dining space per resident if the facility is not ...

All Assisted Living Facilities operating in the state of Florida must be licensed by which Agency? - The Agency for Health Care Administration The licensing procedures have been established to comply with - Chapter 429, Part I, F.S. and Chapter 59A-36 of the Administrative Code Top Care ALF has been in business for over 30 years. They have hired many staff members and have recently been faced with a need to hire more caregivers because the resident census increased during the month of Nove...

True or False? An ALF can be only one building? - False A resident can be bedridden in an ALF with a standard licence for no more then __ days? - 7 Which agency is responsible for regulatory inspections of ALF's? - AHCA Capacity in an ALF is the ____ of residents it is licensed to care for. - number Which of the following is not considered an ADL? a. Eating b.Dressing ferring ation ting - c. transferring Limited nursing services can only be provided by? - LPN, RN, ARNP 1/2 bed rails ...

The minimum waiting period following PCI is: - 1 week The minimum waiting period after pacemaker implantation is: - 1 month The maximum thoracic aneurysm size allowable for certification is: - 3.5 cm After heart replacement surgery the minimum waiting period is: - 1 year After heart transplant surgery the maximum certification period is: - 6 months For mild aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardiogram be repeated? - 5 years For moderate aortic stenosis, how often should an echocardi...

What is the mission of FMCSA? - FMCSA is focused on reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Who and what does the FMCSA regulate? - Interstate commercial operation, including the driver, vehicle, motor carrier, and the transport of hazardous materials. Examples of CMV driver stress factors - Interruption of normal sleep, exercising, eating pattern, and access to social support networks resulting in fatigue, obesity, and or/alienation of affection. Envir...

What minimum PaO2 level is necessary if the driver has an ABG due to a chronic respiratory disorder? a.70mmHg b.55mmHg c.60mmHg d.65mmHg - Correct answer is "D". To be qualified, the driver should meet a minimum arterial blood gas (PaO2) greater than 65. A driver first perceives a whispered voice at 5 feet in his right ear and 4 feet in his left ear. All other aspects of his physical examination are unremarkable. The examiner should: a.Permanently disqualify the driver because he "fai...

According to FMCSA regulations, which of the following must the medical examiner evaluate when examining a driver's eyes? A. Pupil reactivity B. Iris symmetry C. Conjunctival injection D. Corneal thickness - Correct Response: A. Pupil reactivity Incorrect Responses: B. Iris symmetry This is incorrect because determining iris symmetry is not required by FMCSA. C. Conjunctival injection This is incorrect because most causes of conjunctival injection would not be disqualifying. Causes t...

What are regulations? - Laws that must be followed What are disqualifying medical conditions? - Epilepsy monocular vision hearing loss What are guidelines? - Recommendation to follow but can have raptor ale for variation FMCSA medical program responsibilities include: Oversee the Department of Transportation. Regulation of intrastate commercial motor vehicle operations. Conduct and oversee the agency's medical exemption and certificate programs. Provide commercial motor vehicle drive...

Which of the following is a requirement for drivers with a diabetes exemption? A) Possess a rapidly absorbable form of glucose while driving B) Self—monitor blood glucose one hour before driving and at least once every 2 hours while driving C) Plan to submit blood glucose monitoring logs every 6 months D) Maintain a Hemoglobin A1C value less than 7 - A. Drivers with diabetes should self monitor blood glucose before driving and every 4 hours while driving. Blood glucose monitoring logs sho...

What is considered the age of an adult? - Adolescents (after puberty) and older What is considered the age of a child? - 1 year of age to puberty What is considered the age of an infant? - Less than 1 year of age (excluding newly born babies in the delivery room) What is high quality CPR? - Start compressions within 10 seconds of recognition of cardiac arrest. Push hard, push fast: Compress at a rate of 100 to 120 min with depth of 2 inches for adults, 1/3 depth and about 2 inches for chil...

1. What is a common signal of sudden illness? - a. Changes in level of consciousness b. Loss of vision or blurred vision c. Signals of shock *d. All of the above* 2. What is the treatment for Adult Choking? 3 - a. Encourage coughing b. Back blows c. Abdominal thrusts *d. All of the above* 3. In stroke recognition, FAST means: - *a. Face, arm, speech and time.* 4. Care for a person with heat exhaustion includes the following: - *b. Get the person out of the heat and into a cooler pl...

What are the 4 actions you can take to make a difference in the outcome of an injured/ill person? - Recognize- that emergency exists Decide- to take action Activate- emergency medical services (EMS) Give Care- by your knowledge and level of training until EMS arrives Why are lay responders rarely sued for helping in an emergency? - they are protected under the Good Samaritan Law What is the Good Samaritan Law? - laws that help to protect people who voluntarily give care in emergency situ...

You and your colleagues have been providing high-quality CPR for and using the AED on Mr. Sauer. While providing ventilations, you notice that Mr. Sauer moves and appears to be breathing. What is the correct course of action? - Stop CPR, check for breathing and a pulse and monitor Mr. Sauer until the advanced cardiac life support team takes over. Upon entering Mr. Cohen's room, you find him on the ground, unresponsive. After immediately initiating the emergency response system, what is you...

What are the three steps to follow in any emergency? - Check, Call, Care How long should each rescue breath last on victims of all ages? - 1 second Which situations could signal that there is an emergency? - Unusual behaviors, unusual sounds, and unusual odors You should continue CPR until - 1. Scene becomes unsafe 2. An EMS personnel arrives and takes over 3. Show obvious signs of life 4. You are too tired to continue 5. You are alone and you need to grab an AED and to call 9-1-1 Lis...

When do you preform CPR? - When the victim is unconscious has a clear airway no breathing and no pulse. When do you perform ventilations? - When the victim is unconscious has a clear airway yes pulse and no breathing. When do you perform conscious choking - When the victim is conscious has an obstructed airway has a pulse and is not breathing. When do you perform an AED treatment? - When the victim is unconscious has a clear airway no breathing and no pulse. When do you perform unconscio...

CPR Should be performed on a victim who is... - In Cardiac Arrest or unconscious with an obstructed airway. After an AED says "No Shock Advised," it is best to... - Perform CPR for about 2 minutes. When giving chest compressions to an adult, how do you position your hands? - Heel of one hand on the center of the chest with the other hand on top. Once you have turned on the AED, you should... - Apply the pads and allow the AED to analyze the heart rhythm. When providing care to a conscio...

You and another lifeguard find an unconscious adult on the floor in the locker room. You activate your facility's EAP, size-up the scene and perform a primary assessment. You find the victim is not moving or breathing, but has a pulse. You should summon EMS personnel, then: - a. Give 1 rescue breath about every 5 seconds. You come upon a scene where a patron appears to be injured. Before approaching the victim, which of the following will you not do as you size-up the scene? - c. Begin...

Module 1: First Aid, CPR, AED Foundations Q1: What is important for Joe to do before he approaches Nick? - Check the scene for safety. Q2: What should Joe do once he has determined that the scene is safe? - Form an initial impression, obtain consent to care and use PPE. Q3: When interviewing the person to find out more information, it is important to ask specific questions. The mnemonic SAM should be used to help you remember to ask those questions. Which of the following are topics covere...

List the four steps a lay responder (you) will take in an emergency - 1. Recognize that an emergency exists 2. Decide to take action 3. Activate the EMS system 4. Give care consistent with your knowledge + training until EMS arrives + takes over List the four primary ways to RECOGNIZE an emergency - 1. Unusual sights 2. Unusual sounds 3. Unusual odors 4. Unusual appearance/behaviors Why might a person not respond to someone who needs help? (List 4 reasons) - -panic or fear of doing...