Question 1

You are the nurse caring for three clients who have been diagnosed with anthrax. They were exposed after boarding a flight where a white powdery substance was found in one of the restrooms. You know that these clients would be classed as being victims of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Exposure to anthrax is caused by a biologic agent, specifically the bacteria Bacillus anthracis, making this a biologic disaster.

Question 2

One of the nuclear power plants experiences a crack in the protection of the core when the cooling system malfunctions. The thought is that the cooling system was tampered with. Healthcare facilities in the area are inundated with victims residing in the area around the power plant. What category of disaster would this be?

Accepted Answer

This would be a radiologic disaster since it involves a malfunction in a nuclear power plant and potential exposure to radiation.

Question 3

The nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to radiation. The client is being treated with diethylenetriamine pentaacetate(DTPA) to reduce the organ damage from radiation. The nurse knows that DTPA is administered how?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The nurse is caring for a client...

Question 4

The nurse is caring for a victim of a chemical disaster. Medications given in the treatment of this client include amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate. What chemical agent does the nurse know this client has been exposed to?

Accepted Answer

Amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate are used in the treatment of cyanide poisoning. Sarin and mustard gas require different treatment protocols, while anthrax is caused by a bacterial infection and is not treated with these medications.

Quiz 15: Disaster Situations

You are the nurse caring for three clients who have been diagnosed with anthrax. They were exposed after boarding a flight where a white powdery substance was found in one of the restrooms. You know that these clients would be classed as being victims of which of the following?

The nurse is caring for a client who has been exposed to radiation. The client is being treated with diethylenetriamine pentaacetate(DTPA) to reduce the organ damage from radiation. The nurse knows that DTPA is administered how?

The nurse is caring for a victim of a chemical disaster. Medications given in the treatment of this client include amyl nitrite, sodium nitrite, and sodium thiosulfate. What chemical agent does the nurse know this client has been exposed to?