Which activity would the community nurse perform during the recovery phase of the disaster management cycle?

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: 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.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during the preparedness phase. Heightened inspection and increased security is part of the mitigation phase. Individuals should make plans for the provision of their pets through their own personal disaster planning; this would not be part of the community disaster planning. It would not be appropriate or feasible for the nurse to purchase personal protective equipment for all citizens.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The first level of disaster response occurs at the local level with the mobilization of responders such as the fire department, law enforcement, public health, and emergency services. If the disaster stretches local resources, the county or city emergency management agency (EMA) will coordinate activities through an emergency operations center (EOC). Generally, local responders within a county sign a regional or statewide mutual aid agreement to allow the sharing of needed personnel, equipment, services, and supplies. The American Red Cross may assist with disaster relief efforts, but this would not be the agency that would direct the response by nurses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a national agency and would most likely not be involved with a county-wide disaster. The local public health department may be involved in responding to the disaster, but this would not be the organization that is responsible for leading the response.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: During the Honeymoon phase, survivors rejoice for their survival and may share their experiences and stories. First responders work tirelessly to save others during the Heroic Phase. Medical personnel experience exhaustion during the Disillusionment Phase. The community begins to rebuild during the Reconstruction Phase.