Question 1

The government agency that coordinates the efforts of multiple organizations to secure and maintain the safety of our nation is the __________________.

Accepted Answer

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)was established to provide a unifying core as the basis for efforts to prevent and discourage terrorist attacks.This governmental agency coordinates the efforts of multiple organizations to secure and maintain the safety of our nation.

Question 2

Dispersal of biological agents is a real and psychological terrorist threat.When the following organisms are compared,which is classified by the CDC as Category A: Greatest Threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthrax 
B)  Ricin 
C)  Salmonella 
D)  Hantavirus 
A)  Anthrax 
B)  Ricin 
C)  Salmonella 
D)  Hantavirus A

Question 3

Releasing nuclear energy in an explosive manner as the result of a nuclear chain reaction is known as a ________________.

Accepted Answer

nuclear event
A nuclear event involves a device that releases nuclear energy in an explosive manner as the result of a nuclear chain reaction.

Question 4

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure.The patient has never had a smallpox immunization.The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination,realizing that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Vaccination within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease 
B)  Vaccination is effective only if received before exposure 
C)  Vaccination 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease 
D)  Vaccination within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease 
A)  Vaccination within 3 days of exposure will completely prevent the disease 
B)  Vaccination is effective only if received before exposure 
C)  Vaccination 4 to 7 days after exposure will completely prevent the disease 
D)  Vaccination within 3 days will offer only some protection from disease

Question 5

An ______________ is an infectious disease or condition that attacks many people at the same time in the same geographical area.

Accepted Answer

epidemic
An epidemic is an inf

Question 6

An epidemic that occurs in many parts of the world is known as a ______________.

Accepted Answer

pandemic
A pandemic

Question 7

Hurricane Zee has caused severe flooding and loss of power throughout the state.The local community has a stockpile of supplies that will help it get through the next 72 hours.Beyond this,once local and Federal authorities confirm the need,a "push package" of supplies will be issued within 12 hours of the confirmation.These supplies will come from the _________________.

Accepted Answer

strategic national stockpile (SNS).
The

Question 8

Children are vulnerable to environmental toxins because: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  They are closer to the ground 
B)  They have increased respiratory rates 
C)  Their organ systems tend to be more sensitive 
D)  They have more years of life expectancy 
E)   None of above 
A)  They are closer to the ground 
B)  They have increased respiratory rates 
C)  Their organ systems tend to be more sensitive 
D)  They have more years of life expectancy 
E)   None of above

Question 9

Which of the following are goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Prevention 
B)  Response 
C)  Recovery 
D)  Service 
E)   None of above 
A)  Prevention 
B)  Response 
C)  Recovery 
D)  Service 
E)   None of above

Question 10

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)strategic plan in the event of a disaster first focuses on __________________.

Accepted Answer

preparedness
The CDC's strategic plan in

Question 11

A _________________ is the dispersal of radioactive material via a "dirty bomb" or by deliberate contamination of food supplies or water supplies or over the terrain.

Accepted Answer

radiological event
A radiologi

Question 12

The patient is admitted with exposure to an unknown chemical.His clothing appears to be grossly contaminated.The nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid touching contaminated parts of clothing 
B)  Pull the patient's tee shirt off over his head 
C)  Cut the patient's clothes off 
D)  Wash the patient with large amounts of soap and water 
A)  Avoid touching contaminated parts of clothing 
B)  Pull the patient's tee shirt off over his head 
C)  Cut the patient's clothes off 
D)  Wash the patient with large amounts of soap and water

Question 13

_________________ means taking refuge in a small interior room with no or few windows.

Accepted Answer

Shelter-in-place
Shelter-in-place is a p

Question 14

The patient is brought into the emergency department as part of an MCI.The patient has white powder on his clothes,and it is suspected that the patient has been exposed to anthrax.The nurse should:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cut off patient's clothing and place it in a plastic bag 
B)  Have patient remove his sweater by pulling it over his head 
C)  Avoid using oxygen that could decrease the patient's oxygen drive 
D)  Provide patient with an antitoxin 
A)  Cut off patient's clothing and place it in a plastic bag 
B)  Have patient remove his sweater by pulling it over his head 
C)  Avoid using oxygen that could decrease the patient's oxygen drive 
D)  Provide patient with an antitoxin

Question 15

When the following biological agent exposures are compared,which requires the use of an antitoxin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anthrax 
B)  Plague 
C)  Botulism 
D)  Typhoid 
A)  Anthrax 
B)  Plague 
C)  Botulism 
D)  Typhoid

Question 16

Personal protection equipment is categorized by the level of safety provided.Standard work uniforms or work clothes offer what level of protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Level A 
B)  Level B 
C)  Level C 
D)  Level D 
A)  Level A 
B)  Level B 
C)  Level C 
D)  Level D

Question 17

A disaster is defined as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths 
B)  A catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning 
C)  An industrial accident and unplanned release of nuclear waste 
D)  An event that that results in human casualties that overwhelm the available health care resources 
A)  Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths 
B)  A catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning 
C)  An industrial accident and unplanned release of nuclear waste 
D)  An event that that results in human casualties that overwhelm the available health care resources

Question 18

Upon arriving at a mass causality scene,health care providers will initiate triage by doing which of the following first?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assess 
B)  Move 
C)  Sort 
D)  Send 
A)  Assess 
B)  Move 
C)  Sort 
D)  Send

Question 19

In the event of a mass casualty incident,part of the CDC's disaster preparedness program involves backup plans for maintaining public and intraagency/interagency ____________.

Accepted Answer

communication
Traditional modes of commu

Question 20

Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Large numbers of ill persons with unexplained similar symptoms 
B)  Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations 
C)  A single patient with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent 
D)  An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms 
E)   None of above 
A)  Large numbers of ill persons with unexplained similar symptoms 
B)  Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations 
C)  A single patient with symptoms suggestive of an uncommon agent 
D)  An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms 
E)   None of above

Exam 14: Disaster Preparedness

The government agency that coordinates the efforts of multiple organizations to secure and maintain the safety of our nation is the __________________.

Dispersal of biological agents is a real and psychological terrorist threat.When the following organisms are compared,which is classified by the CDC as Category A: Greatest Threat?

Releasing nuclear energy in an explosive manner as the result of a nuclear chain reaction is known as a ________________.

The patient is admitted to the emergency department with possible smallpox exposure.The patient has never had a smallpox immunization.The nurse prepares to administer a smallpox vaccination,realizing that:

An ______________ is an infectious disease or condition that attacks many people at the same time in the same geographical area.

An epidemic that occurs in many parts of the world is known as a ______________.

Children are vulnerable to environmental toxins because: (Select all that apply.)

Which of the following are goals of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? (Select all that apply.)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC)strategic plan in the event of a disaster first focuses on __________________.

A _________________ is the dispersal of radioactive material via a "dirty bomb" or by deliberate contamination of food supplies or water supplies or over the terrain.

The patient is admitted with exposure to an unknown chemical.His clothing appears to be grossly contaminated.The nurse should: (Select all that apply.)

_________________ means taking refuge in a small interior room with no or few windows.

The patient is brought into the emergency department as part of an MCI.The patient has white powder on his clothes,and it is suspected that the patient has been exposed to anthrax.The nurse should:

When the following biological agent exposures are compared,which requires the use of an antitoxin?

Personal protection equipment is categorized by the level of safety provided.Standard work uniforms or work clothes offer what level of protection?

A disaster is defined as:

Upon arriving at a mass causality scene,health care providers will initiate triage by doing which of the following first?

In the event of a mass casualty incident,part of the CDC's disaster preparedness program involves backup plans for maintaining public and intraagency/interagency ____________.

Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event? (Select all that apply.)

Using Evidence in Nursing Practice

Admitting, transfer, and Discharge

Communication

Reporting and Recording

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise and Ambulation

Orthopedic Measures

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Safety

Pain Assessment and Basic Comfort Measures

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bedmaking

Pressure Ulcer Care

Care of Eye and Ear Prostheses

Safe Medication Preparation

Oral and Topical Medications

Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Closed Chest Drainage

Emergency Measures for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Transfusions

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination

Ostomy Care

Preoperativepostoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Warm and Cold Therapy

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

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