Question 1

A hospital has written a well-defined surge call-back system for employees to use in case of a disaster. What are key vulnerabilities of this system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employees may be unwilling to come back into the disaster. 
B)  Employees may be personally affected by the disaster. 
C)  Many employees will request additional pay for shifts worked during disasters. 
D)  There may be no way to contact employees for call-back. 
E)  The employee may not physically be able to return to the hospital. 
A)  Employees may be unwilling to come back into the disaster. 
B)  Employees may be personally affected by the disaster. 
C)  Many employees will request additional pay for shifts worked during disasters. 
D)  There may be no way to contact employees for call-back. 
E)  The employee may not physically be able to return to the hospital.

Question 2

Which statements would the nurse manager interpret as indicating a nurse understands the critical thinking skills necessary for disaster management?

Accepted Answer

A)  "It is just like critical thinking in the emergency department or critical care unit, only done faster." 
B)  "The nurse's prioritization will be different in a disaster." 
C)  "Clinical judgment skills will be an essential part of nursing's contribution to disaster management." 
D)  "Decision making will basically be done by following established protocols." 
E)  "The nurse's abilities will make the difference in successful management of a disaster." 
A)  "It is just like critical thinking in the emergency department or critical care unit, only done faster." 
B)  "The nurse's prioritization will be different in a disaster." 
C)  "Clinical judgment skills will be an essential part of nursing's contribution to disaster management." 
D)  "Decision making will basically be done by following established protocols." 
E)  "The nurse's abilities will make the difference in successful management of a disaster."

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  As a natural, biologic disaster 
B)  As a man-made, chemical disaster 
C)  As a natural, radiological disaster 
D)  As a man-made, biologic disaster 
A)  As a natural, biologic disaster 
B)  As a man-made, chemical disaster 
C)  As a natural, radiological disaster 
D)  As a man-made, biologic disaster

Question 4

A hospital administrator initiated the emergency operations plan (EOP) after being notified that a tornado struck a nearby community. Thirty minutes later law enforcement calls to report that while significant damage was done, there were only minor injuries. What should the administrator do now?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow the EOP to deactivate the plan. 
B)  Let the plan continue for another hour to ensure that no victims arrive. 
C)  Call the emergency department and tell the staff that the plan is discontinued. 
D)  Notify local media that the EOP was discontinued. 
A)  Follow the EOP to deactivate the plan. 
B)  Let the plan continue for another hour to ensure that no victims arrive. 
C)  Call the emergency department and tell the staff that the plan is discontinued. 
D)  Notify local media that the EOP was discontinued.

Question 5

A hospital on the Gulf Coast of the United States would list which situations among its top vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Flooding 
B)  Hurricane 
C)  Earthquake 
D)  Tornado 
E)  Industrial accident 
A)  Flooding 
B)  Hurricane 
C)  Earthquake 
D)  Tornado 
E)  Industrial accident

Question 6

A hospital's disaster management team is reviewing the disaster plan after reading about a hospital that was destroyed by a tornado's direct hit. What

Accepted Answer

A)  "What are our current capabilities for evacuation?" 
B)  "Do we have sufficient resources in any other areas to continue operations if this happens to us?" 
C)  "Are there physical training needs that we have not filled?" 
D)  "What education should we provide to the staff and community?" 
E)  "Would we eventually rebuild if the hospital was destroyed?" 
A)  "What are our current capabilities for evacuation?" 
B)  "Do we have sufficient resources in any other areas to continue operations if this happens to us?" 
C)  "Are there physical training needs that we have not filled?" 
D)  "What education should we provide to the staff and community?" 
E)  "Would we eventually rebuild if the hospital was destroyed?"

Question 7

Why is postdisaster follow-up an essential part of disaster planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  To assure staff members of their personal safety 
B)  To evaluate the performance of those involved 
C)  To initiate any improvements needed 
D)  To evaluate the overall effectiveness of the plan 
E)  To complete critical incident forms 
A)  To assure staff members of their personal safety 
B)  To evaluate the performance of those involved 
C)  To initiate any improvements needed 
D)  To evaluate the overall effectiveness of the plan 
E)  To complete critical incident forms

Question 8

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
B)  The Joint Commission 
C)  The Office of Homeland Security 
D)  Congress 
A)  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
B)  The Joint Commission 
C)  The Office of Homeland Security 
D)  Congress

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

A)  A client with a minor forearm laceration that will require a simple bandage and tetanus immunization 
B)  A child with a severe, penetrating head wound 
C)  A man complaining of chest pain that radiates to his jaw 
D)  A woman with a compound fracture of the femur 
A)  A client with a minor forearm laceration that will require a simple bandage and tetanus immunization 
B)  A child with a severe, penetrating head wound 
C)  A man complaining of chest pain that radiates to his jaw 
D)  A woman with a compound fracture of the femur

Question 10

As part of the disaster plan, the nurse executive is planning an education session on the core competencies for nurses established by the National Emergency Preparedness Education Coalition. Which topics should be included in the handout being written for this session?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cost control 
B)  Managing conflict with other disciplines 
C)  Communication 
D)  Handling the media 
E)  Technical skills 
A)  Cost control 
B)  Managing conflict with other disciplines 
C)  Communication 
D)  Handling the media 
E)  Technical skills

A hospital has written a well-defined surge call-back system for employees to use in case of a disaster. What are key vulnerabilities of this system?

Which statements would the nurse manager interpret as indicating a nurse understands the critical thinking skills necessary for disaster management?

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

A hospital administrator initiated the emergency operations plan (EOP) after being notified that a tornado struck a nearby community. Thirty minutes later law enforcement calls to report that while significant damage was done, there were only minor injuries. What should the administrator do now?

A hospital on the Gulf Coast of the United States would list which situations among its top vulnerabilities?

A hospital's disaster management team is reviewing the disaster plan after reading about a hospital that was destroyed by a tornado's direct hit. What

Why is postdisaster follow-up an essential part of disaster planning?

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?

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?

As part of the disaster plan, the nurse executive is planning an education session on the core competencies for nurses established by the National Emergency Preparedness Education Coalition. Which topics should be included in the handout being written for this session?

Introducing Nursing Management

Designing Organizations

Delivering Nursing Care

Leading, Managing, Following

Initiating and Managing Change

Managing and Improving Quality

Understanding Power and Politics

Thinking Critically, Making Decisions, Solving Problems

Communicating Effectively

Delegating Successfully

Building and Managing Teams

Handling Conflict

Managing Time

Budgeting and Managing Fiscal Resources

Recruiting and Selecting Staff

Staffing and Scheduling

Motivating and Developing Staff

Evaluating Staff Performance

Coaching, Disciplining, and Terminating Staff

Managing Absenteeism, Reducing Turnover, Retaining Staff

Dealing With Staff Problems

Preventing Workplace Violence

Handling Collective Bargaining Issues

Managing Stress

Advancing Your Career

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Exam 22: Preparing for Emergencies

A hospital has written a well-defined surge call-back system for employees to use in case of a disaster. What are key vulnerabilities of this system?

Which statements would the nurse manager interpret as indicating a nurse understands the critical thinking skills necessary for disaster management?

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

A hospital administrator initiated the emergency operations plan (EOP) after being notified that a tornado struck a nearby community. Thirty minutes later law enforcement calls to report that while significant damage was done, there were only minor injuries. What should the administrator do now?

A hospital on the Gulf Coast of the United States would list which situations among its top vulnerabilities?

A hospital's disaster management team is reviewing the disaster plan after reading about a hospital that was destroyed by a tornado's direct hit. What

Why is postdisaster follow-up an essential part of disaster planning?

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?

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?

As part of the disaster plan, the nurse executive is planning an education session on the core competencies for nurses established by the National Emergency Preparedness Education Coalition. Which topics should be included in the handout being written for this session?

Introducing Nursing Management

Designing Organizations

Delivering Nursing Care

Leading, Managing, Following

Initiating and Managing Change

Managing and Improving Quality

Understanding Power and Politics

Thinking Critically, Making Decisions, Solving Problems

Communicating Effectively

Delegating Successfully

Building and Managing Teams

Handling Conflict

Managing Time

Budgeting and Managing Fiscal Resources

Recruiting and Selecting Staff

Staffing and Scheduling

Motivating and Developing Staff

Evaluating Staff Performance

Coaching, Disciplining, and Terminating Staff

Managing Absenteeism, Reducing Turnover, Retaining Staff

Dealing With Staff Problems

Preventing Workplace Violence

Handling Collective Bargaining Issues

Managing Stress

Advancing Your Career

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