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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
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 2 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.
Question 3 of 5
While developing an emergency operations plan (EOP), the committee is discussing the components of the EOP. During the post-incident response of an emergency operations plan, what activity will take place?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Post-incident response involves debriefing and critiquing to evaluate the response and improve future preparedness. Other activities occur in different phases.
Question 4 of 5
The announcement is made that the facility may return to normal functioning after a local disaster. In the emergency operations plan, what is this referred to as?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Demobilization response marks the transition back to normal operations after a disaster, signaling resource reallocation.
Question 5 of 5
A group of disaster survivors is working with the critical incident stress management (CISM) team. Members of this team should be guided by what goal?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: CISM focuses on helping survivors recognize and manage stress reactions, promoting emotional recovery. Incident management or future preparedness are secondary.