ATI RN
Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
Match the following ethnic groups with the disease for which it would be most appropriate to institute a screening program: Chinese
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Alpha thalassemia is common in Southeast Asians, including Chinese.
Question 2 of 5
For each situation below, choose the approximate risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Risk to a hospital worker following a single needle-stick from an HIV-infected patient
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Needlestick risk is about 1 in 300-500.
Question 3 of 5
For each disease, choose the most effective or principal means of control: St. Louis encephalitis
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mosquito (vector) control is key for St. Louis encephalitis.
Question 4 of 5
Match the following: Hemolytic anemia in premature infants
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Vitamin E deficiency causes hemolytic anemia in preemies.
Question 5 of 5
Match the following: Rickets
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Vitamin D deficiency causes rickets.