Question 1

Which interventions will the nurse include when planning care to enhance the removal of poison from a patient who has overdosed on drugs? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

Administering activated charcoal can absorb the poison in the gastrointestinal tract. Monitoring urine output helps assess kidney function and the effectiveness of poison elimination. Preparing for dialysis may be necessary for severe cases to remove toxins from the blood. Inserting a nasogastric tube can be used for gastric lavage to remove ingested substances. Corticosteroids are not typically used for poison removal.

Question 2

Atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism who experienced exposure to

Accepted Answer

Atropine is a medication used to treat symptoms of nerve gas exposure, such as excessive salivation and respiratory distress. It works by blocking certain nerve signals and can be life-saving in situations where nerve gas has been used as a weapon. Atropine is not effective against ionizing radiation, bacterial or viral agents.

Question 3

Which of the following would be the best choice for preventing thyroid cancer in persons exposed to ionizing radiation?

Accepted Answer

Potassium-iodine tablets can help prevent thyroid cancer in persons exposed to ionizing radiation by saturating the thyroid with non-radioactive iodine, which reduces the uptake of radioactive iodine. Calcium tablets, antibiotics, and salt tablets do not have any effect on preventing thyroid cancer in radiation exposure.

Question 4

The nurse is reviewing the components of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS),which include Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is a large inventory of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment that are available for deployment in the event of a public health emergency. The components of the SNS include intravenous administration equipment, antibiotics, life-support medications, and chemical antidotes among others. Hospital beds are not typically included in the SNS as they are considered a more permanent resource that is managed separately by healthcare facilities.

Question 5

Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer.Which of the following was the most likely causative agent?

Accepted Answer

Ionizing radiation exposure can cause initial symptoms like nausea and vomiting, followed by long-term effects such as weight loss and an increased risk of thyroid cancer.

Question 6

The danger from radiation exposure arises primarily from Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Which of the following antidotes would be indicated for a patient who overdosed on a benzodiazepine?

Accepted Answer

Romazicon is the antidote for benzodiazepine overdose as it reverses the effects of benzodiazepine on the central nervous system by binding to the same receptor sites. Mucomyst is used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose. Digibind is used as an antidote for digitalis toxicity. Acetaminophen is not an antidote for benzodiazepine overdose.

Question 8

As part of emergency nursing training,the nurse is reviewing the causes of disasters.Which agents can cause potential disasters? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

All of these agents have the potential to cause disasters. Radiologic agents can cause harm through radiation exposure, nuclear explosives can cause destruction on a massive scale, biological agents can lead to widespread illness and death, and chemical agents can be toxic and hazardous to the environment and human health. Mechanical agents are not typically classified as agents that can cause disasters.

Question 9

Which of the five general principles for treating acute poisoning would the nurse use to treat a patient who was exposed to an external chemical agent? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 12: Emergency Preparedness and Poisonings