What emotion would a nurse anticipate when working with an older person following a disaster? a. Anger b. Fear of loss of independence c. Violence d. Regression ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
In which situation would a nurse experience vicarious traumatization? a. When sustaining an injury during the disaster b. When exhausted and unable to adjust to the pace at home c. When frustrated about the response time during the disaster d. When listening to survivors’ stories about traumatic events ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D
A nurse is working in a temporary shelter for victims following a natural disaster. Which condition is the nurse most likely to encounter? a. Stress b. Communicable disease c. Chronic illness d. Injuries requiring first aid ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
When working in a disaster, which attribute would be most important for the nurse to possess? a. Flexibility b. Training c. Experience d. Special interest ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A
What is most likely to occur in the community during the Honeymoon Phase after a disaster? a. First responders work tirelessly to save others. b. Survivors share their stories. c. Medical personnel experience exhaustion. d. Community organizations rebuild the community. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B
What action should a nurse take in order to reduce the risk of liability? Select all that apply. a. Provide accurate documentation of client visits. b. Inform clients of their rights of appeal. c. Refer clients to the providers of their choice. d. Utilize care planning whenever possible. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B […]
What knowledge and skills are required in order to become a competent case manager? Select all that apply. a. Knowledge of community resources and financing mechanisms b. Written and oral communication skills c. Proficient negotiation and conflict-resolving practices d. Application of evidence-based practices and outcomes measurements ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A, B, C, D […]
Which is an example of a natural disaster? a. Transportation accident b. Pollution c. Communicable disease epidemic d. Fire ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C
The use of weapons of mass destruction or natural disasters, such as earthquakes, will often have more casualties because a. They cause the most widespread destruction. b. Victims have little time to make evacuation preparations. c. Those with chronic conditions cannot escape in time. d. The early warning systems are not effective. ESSAYBID ANSWER […]
Which is an example of a human-made disaster? a. Structural collapse b. Communicable disease epidemics c. Mud slides d. Floods ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A