ATI LPN
Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition
Chapter 72 Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which of the following statements is true in relation to a disaster, whether natural or manmade?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A disaster is the outcome of a natural event (e.g., hurricane, flood, snowstorm) or a result of human action or error, whether malicious (e.g., terrorist attacks, use of biological warfare) or unintentional (e.g., an accidental chemical spill), that negatively affects society, the environment, or both. It is an emergency, not a disaster, that may be described as an event that requires a rapid and skilled response to protect the health, safety, and wellness of individuals and to limit damage to property. Emergency situations are typically able to be quickly managed without requiring the support and resources of other communities.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following types of disaster management approaches would be used when dealing with a hurricane in southern Alberta?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In an agent-specific approach, planning efforts are directed at those threats most likely to take place within a single geographical location (e.g., earthquakes in California). Since hurricanes are rare in southern Alberta, an agent-specific approach would focus on this specific threat.
Question 3 of 5
The Canadian Red Cross advises individuals to be self-sufficient in case of an emergency and this includes being able to provide for one's needs for approximately how many hours?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: This level of individual preparation requires stockpiling items that would be needed to be self-sufficient for a period of at least 72 hours. The other choices, 12, 24, and 48 hours, are below the time suggested by the Canadian Red Cross.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is conducting emergency preparedness education in the community. Which of the following amounts of drinking water should the nurse indicate to the group is required per day for a family of 4?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: At least 2 L/day per person of drinking water is required, so for 72 hours, a family of four should have 24 L (2 L x 4 people x 3 days = 24 L).
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following levels/agencies is accountability for emergency planning and response in Canada?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Accountability for emergency planning and response in Canada is held by individual municipal governments, the underlying principle being that communities possess the greatest knowledge of their individual needs and thus are in a strategic position to most effectively plan for and manage local emergency events.