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Brunner & Suddarth's Textbook of Medical-Surgical Nursing 14e (Hinkle 2017)
Chapter 73 : Terrorism, Mass Casualty, and Disaster Nursing Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient has been witness to a disaster involving a large number of injuries. The patient appears upset, but states that he feels capable of dealing with his emotions. What is the nurses most appropriate intervention?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Supporting the patient's self-assessed coping ability and encouraging a return to normal roles fosters resilience. Premature referrals or assumptions of denial are not justified.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for patients exposed to a terrorist attack involving chemicals. The nurse has been advised that personal protective equipment must be worn in order to give the highest level of respiratory protection with a lesser level of skin and eye protection. What level protection is this considered?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Level B PPE provides maximal respiratory protection but less skin and eye coverage, suitable for chemical exposures where inhalation is the primary risk.
Question 3 of 5
A patient who has been exposed to anthrax is being treated in the local hospital. The nurse should prioritize what health assessments?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Inhalation anthrax progresses to severe respiratory distress, including stridor and hypoxia, making respiratory assessment critical. Other systems are less acutely affected.
Question 4 of 5
When assessing patients who are victims of a chemical agent attack, the nurse is aware that assessment findings vary based on the type of chemical agent. The chemical sulfur mustard is an example of what type of chemical warfare agent?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Sulfur mustard, a vesicant, causes blistering and burns. Nerve agents affect neurotransmitters, blood agents disrupt cellular metabolism, and pulmonary agents damage lung tissue.
Question 5 of 5
A major earthquake has occurred within the vicinity of the local hospital. The nursing supervisor working the night shift at the hospital receives information that the hospital disaster plan will be activated. The supervisor will need to work with what organization responsible for coordinating interagency relief assistance?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The Office of Emergency Management coordinates state and local disaster relief efforts, ensuring effective interagency collaboration.