Which of the following agencies should develop a community disaster plan, have emergency drills to test the plan, and determine the proper response? a. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) b. Office of Emergency Management c. State Disaster Office d. The National Disaster Relief Agency ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The local Office of Emergency Management […]
A woman was seen in the emergency department with a greenstick broken arm and chest bruises. She explained she fell up a staircase at home while carrying laundry to the bedrooms. A woman was seen in the emergency department with a greenstick broken arm and chest bruises. She explained she fell up a staircase at […]
In addition to their homes, where are children most likely to be injured? a. At entertainment sites (theaters, amusement parks) b. At school, especially on playgrounds c. At their part-time job settings d. Transportation (automobiles, school buses) ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B Safety on the schoolyard and playground is also important for this age group, […]
Which of the following do terrorists hope to accomplish by causing mass destruction and violence toward innocent persons going about their daily lives? a. Create fear to intimidate and coerce to accomplish a political goal b. Encourage others with similar beliefs to join them and their cause c. Obtain publicity for themselves and their goals […]
Which legislation has increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation for substance abuse? a. Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act b. Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 c. Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act d. Harrison Narcotic Act of 1914 ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B The Anti-Drug Abuse Acts of 1986 and 1988 increased funding for […]
Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan? a. Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers b. Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes c. Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies d. Response maps showing sites of first responders, […]
A woman is in the emergency department for the fifth time this year, each time with more severe injuries. Which of the following is the primary responsibility of the nurse? a. Insist she be discharged to a safe shelter where the perpetrator cannot find her b. Provide information regarding safe shelters and sources of support […]
Which of the following is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States? a. Alcohol b. Firearms (guns) c. Overweight and obesity d. Tobacco use ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Tobacco use is a major problem in this country and is the single leading preventable cause of death in the United States. […]
A 4-year-old child is seen in the emergency department with a spiral fracture of the right arm. X-ray examination shows previously broken and healed bones. Which of the following is the immediate responsibility of the nurse? a. Call social services to immediately set up foster care for the child b. Provide information about parenting and […]
Which of the following age groups has the highest prevalence of binge drinking and heavy drinking? a. Adults aged 45 to 65 years b. Adult business persons, aged 25 to 45 years c. Both genders of depressed elderly, aged 65 years and up d. Young adults aged 18 to 25 years ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: […]
