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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
In a hospital's emergency operations plan, what would be the expected roles of the security department? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because overseeing facility security is a primary role of the security department in a hospital's emergency operations plan. Security personnel are responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the hospital premises, patients, and staff during emergencies. Choice B, lockdown of the facility, is sometimes a joint effort between security and other departments, but it is not solely the responsibility of the security department. Choice C, managing people entering and leaving the hospital, is typically the role of hospital staff or emergency management personnel, not exclusively security. Choice D, developing or refining the hospital's emergency operations plan, is usually the responsibility of the emergency management team or a specific committee, not the security department.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following questions should be considered in the hospital gap analysis survey of safety and security readiness in the event of a disaster? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Does the facility have a lockdown plan in case of emergency? This question is crucial for assessing safety and security readiness during a disaster. A lockdown plan ensures the protection of patients, staff, and visitors in case of a security threat. It involves procedures for securing the facility, controlling access, and communicating effectively during emergencies. B: Does the facility have procedures in place for the use of PPE? While important for general safety, this question is not directly related to security readiness during a disaster. C: Does the facility have a mechanism for tracking costs associated with the event? Cost tracking is important but not directly related to assessing safety and security readiness. D: Do you have a plan for allowing staff entry into the facility during an emergency? This question is more about access control than overall security readiness during a disaster.
Question 3 of 5
Routine bloodwork results indicate that a client has type 2 diabetes. The client does not have any of the symptoms the nurse describes that are common with diabetes. The nurse assesses that this client is in which stage of disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The client with type 2 diabetes but no symptoms is in the subclinical stage, as the disease is present but not causing noticeable signs yet. This stage precedes the clinical stage where symptoms manifest. Susceptible stage implies risk but no disease present. Underlying stage typically refers to conditions causing the disease, not the stage itself.
Question 4 of 5
An elementary school nurse has proposed the delivery of a healthy message through the school's audio system every day. The principal thinks this is a new idea that hasn't been tried before, the intercom system is
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D, the diffusion of innovations theory. This theory explains how new ideas spread and gain acceptance within a community or organization. In this scenario, the principal's hesitation and consideration of the idea as new align with the key concepts of this theory. The other choices, A, B, and C, are incorrect because they do not specifically address the process of how new ideas are adopted and diffused within a system like the school's audio system.
Question 5 of 5
A public health nurse is working in a rural community. Community members have expressed concerns about
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: Availability of health care services. The nurse is addressing a concern raised by the community members about access to healthcare services. By establishing a mobile clinic, the nurse is improving availability and accessibility of healthcare services in the rural community, which is crucial for improving population health. Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on collaboration and establishment of a mobile clinic, not the specific enabling factor being targeted. Choices C and D are incorrect as they do not directly address the issue of access to healthcare services, which is the main concern of the community members.