ATI RN
Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which process will the nurse involved in a research study utilize to protect participant autonomy and informed consent?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A, obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. The IRB ensures that research studies protect participant autonomy and informed consent by reviewing study protocols to ensure ethical standards are met. This process includes assessing risks, benefits, and participant rights. Choice B, following HIPAA guidelines, pertains to protecting patient privacy, not participant autonomy. Choice C, FERPA, relates to educational records privacy, not research participant autonomy. Choice D, ensuring FERPA, is also unrelated to research participant autonomy and informed consent. Therefore, obtaining IRB approval is the correct process to protect participant autonomy in research studies.
Question 2 of 5
Using the six steps of disaster risk assessment to determine a community's hazard risk, which question would the nurse ask during step 3, vulnerability assessment?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Step 3 in disaster risk assessment involves conducting a vulnerability assessment to determine the potential impacts on the community. Asking about the estimated damages that would occur with the hazard is crucial in understanding the community's vulnerability level. This question helps assess the community's ability to withstand and recover from the hazard, providing insight into the resources and infrastructure needed for resilience. Choices A, B, and D do not directly address the vulnerability assessment aspect and are more focused on hazard risk assessment or specific impacts, making them less relevant for determining vulnerability.
Question 3 of 5
The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child at the scene of a school bus accident and notes that the child has a broken lind and a deep cut to the neck.Which color triage tag will the nurse assign to the child using the JumpSTART triage system?
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.
Question 4 of 5
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.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following best defines a disaster?
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.