The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac history. The client died from a myocardial infarction during a hurricane. This is an example of what type of disaster death? 1. Direct. 2. Indirect. 3. Disaster-related natural. 4. Coincidental. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 3 Explanation: 3. Disaster-related natural deaths are the result […]
The nurse is explaining the action of botulism, a disease in which the causative organism is ingested with contaminated food or water. Contamination usually occurs by accident through inadequate canning and preserving processes The nurse is explaining the action of botulism, a disease in which the causative organism is ingested with contaminated food or water. […]
The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological responses, from confusion to hysteria. The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological […]
The population health nurse is observing care being given by a health care provider in the community. What should the nurse recommend to reduce the risk of spreading communicable diseases? 1. Wearing gloves when listening for lung sounds. 2. Not recapping needles after providing an injection. 3. Having the client wash hands before being examined. […]
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 […]
A group of community leaders is meeting to plan for the upcoming hurricane season. The leader reminds the group that the general intent of disaster preparedness is to: 1. Limit the morbidity and mortality that results from a disaster. 2. Decrease the cost of the disaster to the community. 3. Prepare the community for the […]
The population health nurse lives in an area that is at great risk for hurricanes. The nurse is advocating for stricter building codes and for barriers such as seawalls or dams. What type of planning is this nurse advocating? 1. Health promotion. 2. Injury prevention. 3. Illness prevention. 4. Advocacy. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1 […]
The population health nurse is reviewing a disaster response plan. For which principles should the nurse evaluate this plan? (Select all that apply.) 1. Be written so specifically that they are not easily changed. 2. Be based on knowledge about how people generally behave in emergency situations. 3. Enlist the support and coordinate the efforts […]
While triaging victims of a hurricane the population health nurse identifies the two victims who need green tags. What does this color designation communicate to all involved in the rescue operation? 1. Local injuries without immediate systemic complications who can wait several hours for treatment. 2. Life-threatening injuries but who can be stabilized and who […]
The community has brought in an expert on disaster planning to evaluate the community’s current disaster plan. For which characteristics should the expert evaluate the community’s plan? (Select all that apply.) 1. Notification. 2. Warning. 3. Control. 4. Cost. 5. Evacuation. ESSAYBID ANSWER Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5 Explanation: 1. A comprehensive disaster plan […]
