1. Which of the following is TRUE concerning the CDC's Strategic National Stockpile (SNS)?
A. Once the federal government approves a community for assistance, it can tap into the SNS within 12 hours of exhausting local supplies.
B. SNS provides U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved antibiotics, antidotes/antitoxins, airway management supplies (e.g., ventilators, inhalers) and experimental supplies at a small charge.
C. SNS deploy a “push package” from Atlanta, Georgia, within 12 hours of federal approval.
D. The SNS's utility in caring for pediatric disaster victims is critical because it carries all pediatric antidotes/antitoxins.
2. Which of the following unique characteristics elevate pediatric patients' risk in disasters?
A. Impenetrable blood-brain barrier
B. Higher minute volumes
C. Smaller body surface area
D. Keen reasoning skills
3. Which of the following is a way for clinicians to reduce children's stress in health care environments?
A. Discuss procedures after they end so children will not be scared beforehand
B. Minimize painful and/or invasive procedures
C. Ask parents to leave the room during procedures
D. Remove distracting activities during waiting times
4. Which of the following is a concern in most natural disasters?
A. Heat cramps
B. Water contamination and power outages
C. Particulate inhalation
D. Standing water
5. Which of the following describes Class B biological agents?
A. Pose the greatest risk, easy transmission, high mortality.
B. Likely to generate mass panic
C. Third highest risk, emerging pathogens, on the CDC's watch list
D. Second highest risk, low transmission, high mortality
6. Which of the following is TRUE about treating pediatrics in a disaster?
A. The federal government certifies pediatric disaster teams with rigorous pediatric training and certification requirements.
B. Pediatric dosage forms are standardized, easy to store, and easy to dispense
C. Lower keratinization of pediatric skin can decrease exposure to radiological and chemical weapons
D. Pediatric patients are at increased risk of hypothermia and this must be taken into account when decontamination methods are considered.
7. When children are exposed to chemical agents classified as nerve agents, which is the best treatment choice?
A. Atropine
B. Sodium bicarbonate
C. THAM
D. Filgrastim
8. Which of the following is NOT a decontamination method for radiological agents?
A. Removing and double bagging the child's clothing, shoes, and accessories
B. Cleaning and scrubbing with soap and water removes radiological dust.
C. Chemical decontamination with sodium hydroxide.
D. Handling all bodily fluids as toxic waste.
9. Pathogenic biological agents exert their effect on pediatric patients through host cell invasion and _______________.
A. Production of toxins
B. Enhanced thyroid uptake of potassium iodine
C. Epidermal peeling
D. Secondary infection
10. What is the typical workforce reduction during disasters in health care facilities?
A. 5%
B. 17%
C. 50%
D. 63%
Evaluation Questions
11. To what extent did the program meet objective #1?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
12. To what extent did the program meet objective #2?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
13. To what extent did the program meet objective #3?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
14. To what extent did the program meet objective #4?
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
15. Rate the effectiveness of how well the program related to your educational needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
16. Rate how well the active learning strategies (questions, cases, discussions) were appropriate and effective learning tools:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
17. Rate the quality of the faculty:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
18. Rate the effectiveness and the overall usefulness of the material presented:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
19. Rate the appropriateness of the examination for this activity:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
20. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity related to your practice needs:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
21. Rate the effectiveness of how well the activity will help you improve patient care:
A. Excellent
B. Very Good
C. Good
D. Fair
E. Poor
22. Will the information presented cause you to change your practice?
A. Yes
B. No
23. Are you committed to making these changes?
A. Yes
B. No
24. As a result of this activity, did you learn something new?
A. Yes
B. No
25. What is your practice setting or area of practice?
A. Community Pharmacy/Independent
B. Community Pharmacy/Chain
C. Hospital/Health Systems
D. Administrative/Pharmacy Director
E. Critical Care Pharmacy
F. Long-term Care
G. Managed Care/PBM
H. Oncology
I. Specialty Pharmacy
J. Industry/Manufacturing
26. How many years have you been in practice?
A. <5
B. 5 – 10
C. 11 – 20
D. >20
E. >20
