Exam 25: Care of Clients in Disaster Settings

The population health nurse lives in an area that is at great risk for hurricanes. The nurse is advocating for stricter building codes and for barriers such as seawalls or dams. What type of planning is this nurse advocating?

Earthquakes occur periodically on the West Coast, so residents in that area are encouraged to be prepared in the event of a large quake. What disaster characteristic does this best relate to?

A group of community leaders is meeting to plan for the upcoming hurricane season. The leader reminds the group that the general intent of disaster preparedness is to:

The nurse is using a map to show a group of community members that several pockets of vulnerable populations are located in areas that are likely to be affected by flooding. This type of map is called a community:

The nurse is determining the extent of the damage caused by a huge tornado. The number of deaths and injuries caused by the tornado is included in the assessment. What type of assessment does this best describe?

The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac history. The client died from a myocardial infarction during a hurricane. This is an example of what type of disaster death?

The community is conducting a planning session to identify potential disaster risks and to map potential disaster locations in the community. This period of planning and preparation is best described as the:

The population health nurse is reviewing a community's disaster plan. What should the nurse ensure is clearly identified for rescue operations?

The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological responses, from confusion to hysteria. The nurse informs the group that the number of months it takes most people to psychologically recover from a disaster is:

The population health nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of the public health care system in preparing for a disaster. The best example of one of these roles would be to:

The population health nurse is reviewing a disaster response plan. For which principles should the nurse evaluate this plan? (Select all that apply.)

While triaging victims of a hurricane the population health nurse identifies the two victims who need green tags. What does this color designation communicate to all involved in the rescue operation?

The community has brought in an expert on disaster planning to evaluate the community's current disaster plan. For which characteristics should the expert evaluate the community's plan? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is working in a clinic that provides counseling for victims of a recent flood. Which type of care is the nurse providing?

A family learns that there is a strong potential for a severe storm but does not go to the storm cellar. In which stage of a disaster is this family functioning?