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Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
The Joint Commission's (TJC's) emergency management accreditation standards call for hospitals to sustain disaster operations for at least ______ hours.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C (72 hours) because the Joint Commission's emergency management accreditation standards require hospitals to sustain disaster operations for an extended period to ensure continuity of care during emergencies. Hospitals need to be prepared to manage patients, supplies, and resources for at least 72 hours without external assistance. Choice A (24 hours) is too short a time frame and may not be sufficient for prolonged emergencies. Choice B (48 hours) is closer but still falls short of the recommended 72-hour benchmark. Choice D (96 hours) exceeds the minimum requirement set by TJC and is not necessary for most emergencies.
Question 2 of 5
What are the major roles of nursing leadership in disaster planning? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Providing clearly defined roles for staff nurses in a disaster situation. Nursing leadership plays a crucial role in disaster planning by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of staff nurses. This ensures effective coordination, communication, and efficiency during a crisis. This helps in allocating resources, managing patient care, and maintaining a sense of order. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because nursing leadership should focus on organizing and guiding staff, rather than encouraging them to stay at home or managing community-level plans.
Question 3 of 5
Nursing leadership competencies in disaster planning and crisis management encompass which of the following domains? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A because assessing the disaster scene is crucial in determining the scope of the crisis, identifying immediate needs, and planning effective response strategies. This competency ensures quick and accurate decision-making. Option B, technical skills, while important, are not specific to leadership competencies in disaster planning. Budget and resource allocation (C) and risk communication (D) are also vital aspects but fall under different domains of disaster management, not specifically related to leadership competencies in planning and crisis management.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following questions should be considered in the hospital gap analysis survey of clinical operations readiness in the event of a disaster? (Select all that apply.)
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Step-by-step rationale for why answer A is correct: 1. Staff safety is a top priority during disasters to ensure continuity of care. 2. Procedures for staff safety show preparedness and risk mitigation efforts. 3. Staff safety measures can impact overall clinical operations and patient care. Summary of why other choices are incorrect: B. While PPE is important, it is more specific and not as critical as overall staff safety. C. Patient tracking and confidentiality are important but not directly related to clinical operations readiness in a disaster. D. Lockdown plans are important but focus more on security measures rather than clinical operations readiness.
Question 5 of 5
An older individual attends an exercise class in the community's parks and recreation facility at the recommendation of their primary provider. At a follow-up appointment, the client tells the nurse in the primary care office that they are unable to perform several of the exercises due to problems with vertigo and have stopped attending the classes. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing which type of negative enabling factor?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Accessibility of services. In this scenario, the individual is unable to attend exercise classes due to vertigo, indicating a barrier in accessing the services. The client wants to participate, but physical limitations prevent them. This negatively impacts their ability to benefit from the recommended program. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because they do not directly address the individual's inability to access the services due to a health-related issue. Availability of resources (B) refers to the presence of necessary tools or materials, not the individual's physical condition. Community and government laws/policies (C) and issue-related skills (D) are not the primary factors hindering the individual's participation in the exercise class.