Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

nuclear event

Question 2

An _________________ provides a standard approach to managing emergencies in which multiple agencies are involved.

Accepted Answer

incident command system

Question 3

After a suspected radiological exposure,the initial scan of the patient's extremities is positive.What will be the next step in this patient's care?

Accepted Answer

A) Washing the skin with soap and water while taking care not to irritate or abrade the skin 
B) Removing clothing to eliminate 70% to 90% of the contamination 
C) Isolating and covering up any skin that is positive for radiation using a plastic wrap 
D) Conducting a thorough survey of the patient's entire body with the radiation sensing equipment 
A) Washing the skin with soap and water while taking care not to irritate or abrade the skin 
B) Removing clothing to eliminate 70% to 90% of the contamination 
C) Isolating and covering up any skin that is positive for radiation using a plastic wrap 
D) Conducting a thorough survey of the patient's entire body with the radiation sensing equipment D

Question 4

How is a disaster best defined?

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 results in human casualties that overwhelm 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 results in human casualties that overwhelm available health care resources

Question 5

The terrorist act of releasing a biological agent into a specified environment is known as _____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The terrorist act of releasing a biological...

Question 6

An outbreak of influenza A in the same geographical location is known as an __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An outbreak of influenza A in the...

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Department

Question 8

In addition to the Department of Homeland Security,which of the following agencies has a mission to ensure that the nation is well prepared to respond to an act of terrorism?

Accepted Answer

A) American Medical Association (AM
A)  
B) American Red Cross 
C) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CD
C)  
D) Salvation Army 
A) American Medical Association (AM
A)  
B) American Red Cross 
C) Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CD
C)  
D) Salvation Army

Question 9

A patient has been exposed to a toxic chemical.The nurse's first priority is _______________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A patient has been exposed to a...

Question 10

The dispersal of radioactive material via a "dirty bomb" or by deliberate contamination of food supplies or water supplies is known as a _________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The dispersal of radioactive material via a...

Question 11

The patient is admitted with exposure to an unknown chemical.His clothing appears to be grossly contaminated.What should the nurse do?

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 12

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The strategic plan of the Centers for...

Question 13

Why are children particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins?

Accepted Answer

A) They have stronger immune systems. 
B) They take in proportionally larger doses of toxins from food,water,and the air. 
C) Their organ systems are less able to remove toxins than adult organ systems. 
D) They have a greater number of years of life expectancy. 
A) They have stronger immune systems. 
B) They take in proportionally larger doses of toxins from food,water,and the air. 
C) Their organ systems are less able to remove toxins than adult organ systems. 
D) They have a greater number of years of life expectancy.

Question 14

Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event?

Accepted Answer

A) Large numbers of ill people with unexplained similar symptoms 
B) Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations 
C) A patient population with symptoms suggestive of a common agent 
D) An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms 
A) Large numbers of ill people with unexplained similar symptoms 
B) Unexplained deaths among young and healthy populations 
C) A patient population with symptoms suggestive of a common agent 
D) An unusual geographical pattern associated with the symptoms

Question 15

Which of the following biological agent requires the use of an antitoxin if exposure occurs?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

It is recommended that every household prepares a ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of It is recommended that every household prepares...

Question 17

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 vaccination:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the event of a mass casualty...

Question 19

The nurse has arrived at the scene of a natural disaster and is assigned to care for four patients.To which patient should the nurse provide care first?

Accepted Answer

A) Patient with a closed head injury with no changes in level of consciousness 
B) Patient with a 3-cm laceration to the forearm 
C) Patient who is breathing 8 times per minute 
D) Patient with a displaced wrist fracture 
A) Patient with a closed head injury with no changes in level of consciousness 
B) Patient with a 3-cm laceration to the forearm 
C) Patient who is breathing 8 times per minute 
D) Patient with a displaced wrist fracture

Question 20

The most recently labeled level of protection is BioPPE.The use of BioPPE requires which of the following items?

Accepted Answer

A) Self-contained breathing apparatus 
B) Respiratory protection but less skin protection 
C) Chemically resistant boots and gloves 
D) Standard work clothes,contact and respiratory protective devices 
A) Self-contained breathing apparatus 
B) Respiratory protection but less skin protection 
C) Chemically resistant boots and gloves 
D) Standard work clothes,contact and respiratory protective devices

Exam 15: Disaster Preparedness

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

An _________________ provides a standard approach to managing emergencies in which multiple agencies are involved.

After a suspected radiological exposure,the initial scan of the patient's extremities is positive.What will be the next step in this patient's care?

How is a disaster best defined?

The terrorist act of releasing a biological agent into a specified environment is known as _____________________.

An outbreak of influenza A in the same geographical location is known as an __________.

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

In addition to the Department of Homeland Security,which of the following agencies has a mission to ensure that the nation is well prepared to respond to an act of terrorism?

A patient has been exposed to a toxic chemical.The nurse's first priority is _______________.

The dispersal of radioactive material via a "dirty bomb" or by deliberate contamination of food supplies or water supplies is known as a _________________.

The patient is admitted with exposure to an unknown chemical.His clothing appears to be grossly contaminated.What should the nurse do?

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

Why are children particularly vulnerable to environmental toxins?

Which of the following should make the nurse suspect a biological event?

Which of the following biological agent requires the use of an antitoxin if exposure occurs?

It is recommended that every household prepares 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 vaccination:

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

The nurse has arrived at the scene of a natural disaster and is assigned to care for four patients.To which patient should the nurse provide care first?

The most recently labeled level of protection is BioPPE.The use of BioPPE requires which of the following items?

Using Evidence in Practice

Admitting, transfer, and Discharge

Communication and Collaboration

Documentation and Informatics

Vital Signs

Health Assessment

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Procedures

Medical Asepsis

Sterile Technique

Safe Patient Handling, transfer, and Positioning

Exercise Mobility

Support Surfaces and Special Beds

Patient Safety

Pain Management

Palliative Care

Personal Hygiene and Bed Making

Care of the Eye and Ear

Safe Medication Preparation

Administration of Nonparenteral Medications

Administration of Parenteral Medications

Oxygen Therapy

Performing Chest Physiotherapy

Airway Management

Cardiac Care

Closed Chest Drainage Systems

Emergency Measure for Life Support

Intravenous and Vascular Access Therapy

Blood Therapy

Oral Nutrition

Enteral Nutrition

Parenteral Nutrition

Urinary Elimination

Bowel Elimination and Gastric Intubation

Ostomy Care

Preoperative and Postoperative Care

Intraoperative Care

Pressure Injury Prevention and Care

Wound Care and Irrigations

Dressings,bandages,and Binders

Therapeutic Use of Heat and Cold

Home Care Safety

Home Care Teaching

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