ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is among the first responders to a mass casualty incident and does not know what type of personal protective equipment (PPE) is needed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: C
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Answer: C - Choose the highest level of protection equipment available
Rationale: In a mass casualty incident, time is critical. Choosing the highest level of protection ensures the nurse's safety until the type of equipment needed is known. It is better to be overprotected than underprotected in such situations. Waiting (
B) can delay interventions, putting the nurse and victims at risk. Using a dosimeter (
A) is unnecessary if the type of hazard is unknown. Decontaminating victims (
D) before knowing the hazard type can worsen their condition.
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