Exam 23: Preparing for Emergencies

A nurse is working with a hospital team to create an emergency response plan that will meet Joint Commission requirements. Which sections should be included in this plan? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A tornado destroyed 65% of the businesses and homes in a small midwestern city. Aid would be requested based on categorization as a level ________ disaster.

A disaster planning task force has been asked to focus on communication. Which instruction should this group provide to nursing staff?

Healthcare providers are bracing for a worldwide outbreak of H1N1 influenza. How would this outbreak be classified in planning literature? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A hospital's disaster management team is reviewing the disaster plan after reading about a hospital that was hit directly and destroyed by a tornado. What questions should team members ask themselves? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

Hospital administration is aware that staff may be reluctant to be called back to work in a disaster. How can the hospital be proactive in encouraging staff to make the decision to serve?

A hospital has sustained massive destruction after being struck by a tornado. The disaster plan has been activated. The administrator would expect help from which agency to coordinate the disaster efforts?

A nurse executive is assigned to a task force working on a surge system for the hospital in case of a disaster. This group should write strategies to cover which procedures? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

A hospital successfully implemented its disaster plan to manage providing care during a massive three-day snow storm. What is the most likely way additional costs for this service will be paid?

The hospital is conducting a drill of its emergency operations plan (EOP). A nurse is acting as triage officer. Which client would be triaged for immediate care?

An outbreak of smallpox has followed a national sporting event. Terrorist activity is suspected. How would this event be categorized?

How are disasters categorized?