Exam 22: Disaster Management: Caring for Communities in an Emergency

Which fact would suggest to a family that they may want to check building codes and availability of insurance and reconsider the location of their next home?

A registered nurse flown in to help with a disaster was feeling very tired,irritable,and anxious.In addition,the nurse seemed to be having difficulty concentrating and making decisions.Which of the following is the most likely cause of such feelings?

In a state where a disaster occurred,which of the following actions should the governor take first?

Everyone in the emergency shelter told their neighbors what they were doing and how they got away.Which of the following is the most likely reason why these people are sharing their escape stories?

During the aftermath of a disaster,the nurse is assigned to triage incoming injured people.A man shows all the symptoms of a myocardial infarction.What should the nurse do first?

A man continued to state that the flood was not that bad,the town can rebuild,and no real damage was done.From his statements,what can be concluded?

A nurse is assisting at a disaster shelter.Which of the following interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to implement?

What should all nurses know about their community?

A woman was told that everyone would be getting low-interest loans to rebuild their houses and businesses,and several of her neighbors were starting to rebuild.No one from the government had even come to look at damage to her house yet,which caused her to feel angry and resentful.What is the most likely reason for these feelings?

After a disaster,one citizen was most impressed with how much his neighbors went out of their way to help rescue him and take him to the emergency shelter.What is the most likely reason why his neighbors helped him?

A local community has experienced a disaster.What should the community do first?

In a city where tornadoes have been known to strike,an emergency siren sounds,suggesting to its citizens that an emergency is imminent.What should a community/public health nurse do first?

Several people were involved in a local community shooting,and one victim died shortly thereafter.Which person will need the most help immediately after the shooting?

Which of the following actions is the most important to perform first in caring for victims of a mass casualty incident?

A family is supporting each other in the emergency shelter after a flood.The nurse overhears the conversation.Which family member most needs the other family members to listen and understand?

Why might citizens be concerned about disasters,especially terrorism,even before they occur?

Of the following disasters,which would probably cause the most suffering?

Which of the following actions is considered most important by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?

What group or organization defined the term disaster as "a threatening or occurring event," either natural or man-made,"that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance"?

Which of the following actions should every nurse take to prepare for a possible local disaster?