Question 1

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Crushed chest,paraplegia

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Compound fracture of both femurs,concussion

Accepted Answer

The victim has a serious injury that requires immediate attention and intervention, hence a red tag is appropriate.

Question 3

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Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Woman in labor,pains 10 minutes apart

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

The nurse is aware that organisms that may be released in a bioterrorism attack because of their high lethality include: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Avian flu (bird flu)is not on the category A list.

Question 5

The nurse is preparing a list of items that are needed in a disaster kit.The list will correctly include which items? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

It is suggested that water for 3 days be included in a disaster kit.All other options should be included in a disaster kit.

Question 6

The nurse encourages civic-minded people to enroll in local civil defense courses on disaster preparedness to better understand the role of the: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All options are part of the course presentation.

Question 7

The nurse is participating in an educational program concerning nuclear disasters.The nurse correctly recognizes that the level of exposure will be determined by which factors? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

The amount of damage to each person depends on the type of radiation,the dose received,the length of time of exposure,and the route of the exposure.Time,distance,and shielding are key to the quantity of radiation an individual will receive.The shorter the time of exposure,the farther away from the radiation source,and whether or not the person was shielded by materials that are impermeable to radiation are details pertinent to radiation risk.

Question 8

The nurse explains that the essential elements in a disaster plan are the preparation and organization to provide: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

All options are essential elements in a disaster plan.

Question 9

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Toddler with partial-thickness burns on both legs

Accepted Answer

The toddler with partial-thickness burns on both legs would be categorized as a Yellow tag or urgent, as they require medical attention as soon as possible but are not immediately life-threatening.

Question 10

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Amputated arm,conscious,but in shock

Accepted Answer

The victim with an amputated arm is in shock and requires emergent care to control bleeding and prevent further complications. They are a priority for immediate treatment and should be assigned the red tag.

Question 11

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Sucking chest wound,fully conscious

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

The nurse demonstrates how water can be rendered safe for drinking in the event of a disruption of service by: (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

Water can be rendered safe for drinking by boiling or treating with household bleach or using water in hot water heater or commode tank.

Question 13

Matching
Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit.

-Closed fracture of arm,head laceration

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 44: Care of Patients in Disasters or Bioterrorism Attack

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Crushed chest,paraplegia

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Compound fracture of both femurs,concussion

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Woman in labor,pains 10 minutes apart

The nurse is aware that organisms that may be released in a bioterrorism attack because of their high lethality include: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is preparing a list of items that are needed in a disaster kit.The list will correctly include which items? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse encourages civic-minded people to enroll in local civil defense courses on disaster preparedness to better understand the role of the: (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is participating in an educational program concerning nuclear disasters.The nurse correctly recognizes that the level of exposure will be determined by which factors? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse explains that the essential elements in a disaster plan are the preparation and organization to provide: (Select all that apply.)

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Toddler with partial-thickness burns on both legs

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Amputated arm,conscious,but in shock

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Sucking chest wound,fully conscious

The nurse demonstrates how water can be rendered safe for drinking in the event of a disruption of service by: (Select all that apply.)

Matching Assign triage categories to the disaster victims that they best fit. -Closed fracture of arm,head laceration