Which action would the nurse perform while engaged in the mitigation phase of disaster management?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: In the mitigation phase, the focus is on planning and preparing for disasters. Completing a tabletop exercise (Choice D) helps identify gaps in the response plan and improve preparedness. This is crucial for effective disaster management. Simulating a response (Choice A) occurs in the response phase. Placing sandbags (Choice B) is part of the preparedness phase. Preparing a school for housing (Choice C) is part of the response phase. Thus, Choice D is correct for the mitigation phase.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Red. In the JumpSTART triage system, the color red is assigned to children with critical injuries that require immediate attention. In this scenario, a broken limb and a deep cut to the neck are considered critical injuries that need urgent medical intervention to prevent further harm or complications. Assigning a red tag ensures that the child receives prompt and appropriate care. The other choices are incorrect because black (choice B) signifies deceased or expectant, green (choice C) indicates minor injuries or walking wounded, and yellow (choice D) indicates delayed treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: During the recovery phase of the disaster management cycle, the community nurse would focus on reducing the spread of communicable diseases. This is because in the aftermath of a disaster, there is an increased risk of disease outbreaks due to compromised sanitation and living conditions. By implementing measures such as vaccination campaigns, promoting hygiene practices, and monitoring for disease symptoms, the nurse can help prevent the spread of communicable diseases and protect the community's health. - Choice A: Performing triage and emergency care is typically done during the response phase to address immediate medical needs. - Choice B: Educating families on disaster preparedness is important during the preparedness phase to help communities be better equipped for future disasters. - Choice D: Performing triage and transporting victims is also part of the response phase to provide immediate medical attention and transfer to appropriate services.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes disruption, destruction, or devastation that cannot be relieved without external assistance. A disaster does not need to involve injuries or deaths. The devastation may not cover a broad area, rather the main concept of the definition of a disaster is that it can not be relieved without assistance.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery. The first stage of prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the disaster occurs. Disaster management that occurs during the disaster is called response. Recovery occurs following the disaster.