Exam 6: Disaster Preparedness

During a disaster drill, a patient presents with manifestations of inhalation anthrax exposure.What action by the nurse indicates a need for further education?

A patient presents to the emergency department after a chemical exposure and reports blurry vision and "my eyes burn".What action by the nurse takes priority?

During a disaster drill, a patient presents with an open left femur fracture, BP 134/78 mmHg, pulse 102 beats/minute, and pedal pulses 1+/4+ bilaterally.Into which category would the nurse triage this patient?

A nurse has responded to the scene of hurricane devastation and must wear Level C protection as there are potential biohazards present.What action by the nurse takes priority?

A trauma nurse has responded to the scene of a mass casualty incident.The nurse sees several injured patients lying together in a heap.One of them does not appear to be breathing.What action by the nurse takes priority?

The nurse assisting at a disaster site smells what seems to be burned or bitter almonds.What action by the nurse takes priority?

After a radiation exposure, a patient was brought to the emergency department.What nursing action is appropriate?

What does the nurse learn about disaster preparedness as it relates to children as compared to adults? (Select all that apply.)

An individual eating at an outdoor café suddenly grabs the chest and begins drooling uncontrollably.A nurse at the scene assesses pinpoint pupils and muscle twitching.The patient states "I think someone tried to kill me." After calling 911, what action by the nurse is best?

A patient is admitted with suspected smallpox infection.What action by the nurse indicates further education is needed on this type of patient?

An explosion has occurred at a factory that makes pool supplies and chemicals.One of the victims presents to the emergency department with obvious shortness of breath.What medication does the nurse prepare to administer?

The trauma unit manager wishes to improve the unit's nurses' capabilities in mass casualty situations.What action by the manager would be best?

An older employee of a nuclear energy plant was exposed to radiation.On initial assessment, the patient appears stable.The nurse delegates frequent vital sign monitoring to the nursing assistive personnel.When questioned for the need to monitor the patient so often, what response by the nurse is best?