The population health nurse is reviewing a community’s disaster plan.

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

1. Documenting victims’ names and ages.
2. Triaging victims as they are identified.
3. Identifying where the victims were located.
4. Removing victims from hazardous conditions.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

Answer: 4
Explanation: 4. The rescue operation should focus on removing victims from hazardous conditions and providing first aid as needed. Rescue personnel should refrain from providing other forms of care as much as possible. This care can be provided by others, thus freeing rescue personnel to carry out the rescue operation. Rescue personnel should not document victims’ names and ages, triage victims, or identify where victims were located.