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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
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 2 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 3 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.
Question 4 of 5
Level C personal protective equipment has been deemed necessary in the response to an unknown substance. The nurse is aware that the equipment will include what?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Level C PPE includes an air-purified respirator, chemical-resistant coverall, gloves, and boots, balancing respiratory and skin protection for less hazardous substances.
Question 5 of 5
Emergency department (ED) staff members have been trained to follow steps that will decrease the risk of secondary exposure to a chemical. When conducting decontamination, staff members should remove the patients clothing and then perform what action?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Decontamination starts with clothing removal followed by water rinsing to remove chemical agents safely. Bleach, chlorhexidine, or peroxide are not standard.