Deck 25: Care of Clients in Disaster Settings

Question 1

The population health nurse is reviewing a disaster response plan. For which principles should the nurse evaluate this plan? (Select all that apply.)

A) Be written so specifically that they are not easily changed.
B) Be based on knowledge about how people generally behave in emergency situations.
C) Enlist the support and coordinate the efforts of the entire community.
D) Account for primarily the physical health needs of victims and helpers.
E) Be kept confidential until executed.

Answer 1

Be based on knowledge about how people generally behave in emergency situations.
Enlist the support and coordinate the efforts of the entire community.

Question 2

The nurse was caring for a client who had a significant cardiac history. The client died from a myocardial infarction during a hurricane. This is an example of what type of disaster death?

A) Direct.
B) Indirect.
C) Disaster-related natural.
D) Coincidental.

Answer 2

Disaster-related natural.

Question 3

While triaging victims of a hurricane the population health nurse identifies the two victims who need green tags. What does this color designation communicate to all involved in the rescue operation?

A) Local injuries without immediate systemic complications who can wait several hours for treatment.
B) Life-threatening injuries but who can be stabilized and who have a probability of survival.
C) Died.
D) Systemic complications that are not yet life-threatening and who can wait 45 to 60 minutes for medical attention.

Answer 3

Local injuries without immediate systemic complications who can wait several hours for treatment.

Question 4

The population health nurse is reviewing a community's disaster plan. What should the nurse ensure is clearly identified for rescue operations?

A) Documenting victims' names and ages.
B) Triaging victims as they are identified.
C) Identifying where the victims were located.
D) Removing victims from hazardous conditions.

Question 5

The community has brought in an expert on disaster planning to evaluate the community's current disaster plan. For which characteristics should the expert evaluate the community's plan? (Select all that apply.)

A) Notification.
B) Warning.
C) Control.
D) Cost.
E) Evacuation.

Question 6

The population health nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of the public health care system in preparing for a disaster. The best example of one of these roles would be to:

A) Inspect shelters.
B) Identify disaster risks.
C) Assist in the prevention of injury.
D) Coordinate the provision of emergency health care.

Question 7

The community is conducting a planning session to identify potential disaster risks and to map potential disaster locations in the community. This period of planning and preparation is best described as the:

A) Predisaster stage.
B) Impact stage.
C) Nondisaster stage.
D) Recovery stage.

Question 8

The nurse is determining the extent of the damage caused by a huge tornado. The number of deaths and injuries caused by the tornado is included in the assessment. What type of assessment does this best describe?

A) Predisaster assessment.
B) Rapid postdisaster assessment.
C) Postdisaster assessment.
D) Disaster assessment.

Question 9

A family learns that there is a strong potential for a severe storm but does not go to the storm cellar. In which stage of a disaster is this family functioning?

A) Nondisaster stage.
B) Predisaster stage.
C) Impact stage.
D) Emergency stage.

Question 10

The nurse is using a map to show a group of community members that several pockets of vulnerable populations are located in areas that are likely to be affected by flooding. This type of map is called a community:

A) Resource map.
B) Disaster map.
C) Population map.
D) Risk map.

Question 11

A group of community leaders is meeting to plan for the upcoming hurricane season. The leader reminds the group that the general intent of disaster preparedness is to:

A) Limit the morbidity and mortality that results from a disaster.
B) Decrease the cost of the disaster to the community.
C) Prepare the community for the impending effects.
D) Increase public awareness of the potential for the disaster.

Question 12

Earthquakes occur periodically on the West Coast, so residents in that area are encouraged to be prepared in the event of a large quake. What disaster characteristic does this best relate to?

A) Frequency.
B) Preventability.
C) Imminence.
D) Duration.

Question 13

The population health nurse lives in an area that is at great risk for hurricanes. The nurse is advocating for stricter building codes and for barriers such as seawalls or dams. What type of planning is this nurse advocating?

A) Health promotion.
B) Injury prevention.
C) Illness prevention.
D) Advocacy.

Question 14

The nurse is working with a group of elderly clients who were affected by the largest hurricane on record. The clients admit to many psychological responses, from confusion to hysteria. The nurse informs the group that the number of months it takes most people to psychologically recover from a disaster is:

A) Two to three.
B) Four to six.
C) Six to eight.
D) Six to twelve.

Question 15

The nurse is working in a clinic that provides counseling for victims of a recent flood. Which type of care is the nurse providing?

A) Health promotion.
B) Illness prevention.
C) Health restoration.
D) Mental health care.