ATI RN
Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which factor would the nurse assess to determine the social determinants of health in a community?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Level of education. Nurses assess education levels to determine social determinants of health as higher education can lead to better health outcomes. Age (A), physical activity (B), and nutrition (C) are important factors, but they do not directly reflect the social determinants of health in a community. Education is a key social determinant as it influences access to resources, employment opportunities, income levels, and health literacy. Understanding education levels helps nurses identify disparities and develop targeted interventions to improve overall community health.
Question 2 of 5
Which characteristic of a Category A biological agent will guide the nurse's actions during an outbreak?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B because highly transmissible Category A biological agents pose a significant risk of spreading rapidly in the community. This characteristic guides the nurse's actions to implement strict infection control measures, isolation protocols, and public health interventions to contain the outbreak. Choice A is incorrect as low mortality rates do not necessarily indicate the level of threat or necessary interventions. Choice D is incorrect as Category A agents are considered a threat to public health. Choice C is omitted.
Question 3 of 5
Which action will the community health nurse take during the primary prevention stage of bioterrorism preparedness?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Participating in disaster simulations. During the primary prevention stage of bioterrorism preparedness, the focus is on preventing the event from occurring. By participating in disaster simulations, the community health nurse can practice response protocols, identify gaps in preparedness, and enhance coordination with other agencies. This proactive approach helps in developing effective response strategies and improving overall readiness. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: B: Recognizing signs and symptoms of a bioterrorist attack - This is more relevant to the early detection and response stages, not primary prevention. C: Immediately treating disease caused by a biologic agent - This is part of the secondary prevention stage focused on early treatment to prevent complications. D: Responding to the psychological aftermath of the bioterrorism event - This falls under the tertiary prevention stage, which involves addressing the long-term consequences of the event.
Question 4 of 5
Which of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries. The people of low socioeconomic status suffer the most because their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer resources and less means of social security. The climate and location of the country does not relate to its risk of bearing the burden of disasters. Industrialized countries have a higher socioeconomic status and can better address disasters if they occur.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Mitigation refers to actions to prevent specific disasters from occurring or to reduce the severity of a disaster's effects if it cannot be avoided. Providing community educational programs on disaster preparedness is the only intervention that addresses mitigation. Requesting donations be sent to the affected area occurs during the disaster and is known as the response. Developing a notification procedure would occur as part of the preparedness stage. Depending on the timing of the recruitment, this would be part of either the preparedness or response stage.