Question 1

The nurse is working with an emergency response team following massive flooding caused by a hurricane. What will working with the Clinical Outreach Communication Activity (COCA)team enable the nurse to do?

Accepted Answer

A)The CDC manages the COCA to ensure that clinicians have up-to-date information. The COCA is designed to provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC about emerging health threats such as pandemics, natural disasters, and terrorism. The COCA keeps a list of emergency preparedness and training resources offered by federal agencies and COCA partners. COCA does not enable communication between doctors and their teams in the field, provide resources to communities during disasters, or enable communication between nurses during disasters.
B)The CDC manages the COCA to ensure that clinicians have up-to-date information. The COCA is designed to provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC about emerging health threats such as pandemics, natural disasters, and terrorism. The COCA keeps a list of emergency preparedness and training resources offered by federal agencies and COCA partners. COCA does not enable communication between doctors and their teams in the field, provide resources to communities during disasters, or enable communication between nurses during disasters.
C)The CDC manages the COCA to ensure that clinicians have up-to-date information. The COCA is designed to provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC about emerging health threats such as pandemics, natural disasters, and terrorism. The COCA keeps a list of emergency preparedness and training resources offered by federal agencies and COCA partners. COCA does not enable communication between doctors and their teams in the field, provide resources to communities during disasters, or enable communication between nurses during disasters.
D)The CDC manages the COCA to ensure that clinicians have up-to-date information. The COCA is designed to provide two-way communication between clinicians and the CDC about emerging health threats such as pandemics, natural disasters, and terrorism. The COCA keeps a list of emergency preparedness and training resources offered by federal agencies and COCA partners. COCA does not enable communication between doctors and their teams in the field, provide resources to communities during disasters, or enable communication between nurses during disasters.

Question 2

As a working professional concerned with proper resource allocation, the nurse knows that one reason to join the American Nurses Association (ANA)is for which opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A)Nurses must be aware of and participate in discussions that affect the allocation of healthcare resources in the workplace, in their communities, and at the federal level. Nurses are uniquely placed to advocate on behalf of clients when allocation of resources is being considered in their communities. They may advocate by talking with local legislators, writing to politicians, and engaging in discussions in their neighborhoods and social groups. As working professionals, nurses have the opportunity to participate in national discussions about resources through a number of professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association. ANA membership as regards resource allocation is not a means of building the nurse's credentials, fighting for local resources, or enlisting business sources in the provision of resources.
B)Nurses must be aware of and participate in discussions that affect the allocation of healthcare resources in the workplace, in their communities, and at the federal level. Nurses are uniquely placed to advocate on behalf of clients when allocation of resources is being considered in their communities. They may advocate by talking with local legislators, writing to politicians, and engaging in discussions in their neighborhoods and social groups. As working professionals, nurses have the opportunity to participate in national discussions about resources through a number of professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association. ANA membership as regards resource allocation is not a means of building the nurse's credentials, fighting for local resources, or enlisting business sources in the provision of resources.
C)Nurses must be aware of and participate in discussions that affect the allocation of healthcare resources in the workplace, in their communities, and at the federal level. Nurses are uniquely placed to advocate on behalf of clients when allocation of resources is being considered in their communities. They may advocate by talking with local legislators, writing to politicians, and engaging in discussions in their neighborhoods and social groups. As working professionals, nurses have the opportunity to participate in national discussions about resources through a number of professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association. ANA membership as regards resource allocation is not a means of building the nurse's credentials, fighting for local resources, or enlisting business sources in the provision of resources.
D)Nurses must be aware of and participate in discussions that affect the allocation of healthcare resources in the workplace, in their communities, and at the federal level. Nurses are uniquely placed to advocate on behalf of clients when allocation of resources is being considered in their communities. They may advocate by talking with local legislators, writing to politicians, and engaging in discussions in their neighborhoods and social groups. As working professionals, nurses have the opportunity to participate in national discussions about resources through a number of professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association. ANA membership as regards resource allocation is not a means of building the nurse's credentials, fighting for local resources, or enlisting business sources in the provision of resources.

Question 3

The nurse is participating on a local council as an advisor regarding community needs during an emergency. Which recommendation regarding community needs during an emergency that the nurse might include when advising the council would be involved in the emergency response phase?

Accepted Answer

A)A coordinated response to emergencies occurs during the emergency response phase. Although a comprehensive disaster plan is developed in the preparedness phase, it is enacted in the emergency response phase. During the mitigation phase of the emergency response, the community identifies the potential hazards and takes measures to prevent or minimize the emergency. Assembling disaster kits is part of the preparedness phase. Programs to restore the community are part of the recovery phase.
B)A coordinated response to emergencies occurs during the emergency response phase. Although a comprehensive disaster plan is developed in the preparedness phase, it is enacted in the emergency response phase. During the mitigation phase of the emergency response, the community identifies the potential hazards and takes measures to prevent or minimize the emergency. Assembling disaster kits is part of the preparedness phase. Programs to restore the community are part of the recovery phase.
C)A coordinated response to emergencies occurs during the emergency response phase. Although a comprehensive disaster plan is developed in the preparedness phase, it is enacted in the emergency response phase. During the mitigation phase of the emergency response, the community identifies the potential hazards and takes measures to prevent or minimize the emergency. Assembling disaster kits is part of the preparedness phase. Programs to restore the community are part of the recovery phase.
D)A coordinated response to emergencies occurs during the emergency response phase. Although a comprehensive disaster plan is developed in the preparedness phase, it is enacted in the emergency response phase. During the mitigation phase of the emergency response, the community identifies the potential hazards and takes measures to prevent or minimize the emergency. Assembling disaster kits is part of the preparedness phase. Programs to restore the community are part of the recovery phase.

Question 4

The nurse manager is discussing the preparedness phase of a revised emergency management plan for the emergency department. The American Nurses Association (ANA)is a resource the nurse manager can use to help nurses understand which of the following during an emergency response?

Accepted Answer

A)During the preparedness phase, individual nurses must gain an understanding of their expected roles in an emergency and prepare for them. Because nurses will be required to allocate scarce resources and supplies and make unbelievably difficult client care decisions, they must understand the ethics associated with such choices. The ANA is a good source of information to guide nurses' understanding of their roles and possible consequences. Nurses must be aware of their employer's response plans and have a sense of how their state and local community will operate during an emergency. The ANA is not a primary source of information for working in hot zones, the role of the incident commander, or the best means of communicating with agencies such as the CDC.
B)During the preparedness phase, individual nurses must gain an understanding of their expected roles in an emergency and prepare for them. Because nurses will be required to allocate scarce resources and supplies and make unbelievably difficult client care decisions, they must understand the ethics associated with such choices. The ANA is a good source of information to guide nurses' understanding of their roles and possible consequences. Nurses must be aware of their employer's response plans and have a sense of how their state and local community will operate during an emergency. The ANA is not a primary source of information for working in hot zones, the role of the incident commander, or the best means of communicating with agencies such as the CDC.
C)During the preparedness phase, individual nurses must gain an understanding of their expected roles in an emergency and prepare for them. Because nurses will be required to allocate scarce resources and supplies and make unbelievably difficult client care decisions, they must understand the ethics associated with such choices. The ANA is a good source of information to guide nurses' understanding of their roles and possible consequences. Nurses must be aware of their employer's response plans and have a sense of how their state and local community will operate during an emergency. The ANA is not a primary source of information for working in hot zones, the role of the incident commander, or the best means of communicating with agencies such as the CDC.
D)During the preparedness phase, individual nurses must gain an understanding of their expected roles in an emergency and prepare for them. Because nurses will be required to allocate scarce resources and supplies and make unbelievably difficult client care decisions, they must understand the ethics associated with such choices. The ANA is a good source of information to guide nurses' understanding of their roles and possible consequences. Nurses must be aware of their employer's response plans and have a sense of how their state and local community will operate during an emergency. The ANA is not a primary source of information for working in hot zones, the role of the incident commander, or the best means of communicating with agencies such as the CDC.

Question 5

A group of nurses attend an in-service regarding emergency preparedness for the hospital. One of the nurses has three small children and lives in a two-story house in the suburbs. After the class, the nurse plans to initiate which action to enhance family safety?

Accepted Answer

A)During the preparedness phase, nurses must also develop an emergency plan for themselves and their immediate families. When this plan is complete, nurses can be confident that their families are prepared to weather an emergency in relative safety. With this assurance, nurses who choose to assist in a disaster or who are required to remain at the hospital during a disaster will be able to leave their families without delay and remain available until no longer needed. Part of this plan should include means of escape such as fire escape ladders. The nurse's family is not qualified to perform nursing interventions and should go to a safe place in an emergency, not join the nurse where she is. No place is completely safe from all potential disasters.
B)During the preparedness phase, nurses must also develop an emergency plan for themselves and their immediate families. When this plan is complete, nurses can be confident that their families are prepared to weather an emergency in relative safety. With this assurance, nurses who choose to assist in a disaster or who are required to remain at the hospital during a disaster will be able to leave their families without delay and remain available until no longer needed. Part of this plan should include means of escape such as fire escape ladders. The nurse's family is not qualified to perform nursing interventions and should go to a safe place in an emergency, not join the nurse where she is. No place is completely safe from all potential disasters.
C)During the preparedness phase, nurses must also develop an emergency plan for themselves and their immediate families. When this plan is complete, nurses can be confident that their families are prepared to weather an emergency in relative safety. With this assurance, nurses who choose to assist in a disaster or who are required to remain at the hospital during a disaster will be able to leave their families without delay and remain available until no longer needed. Part of this plan should include means of escape such as fire escape ladders. The nurse's family is not qualified to perform nursing interventions and should go to a safe place in an emergency, not join the nurse where she is. No place is completely safe from all potential disasters.
D)During the preparedness phase, nurses must also develop an emergency plan for themselves and their immediate families. When this plan is complete, nurses can be confident that their families are prepared to weather an emergency in relative safety. With this assurance, nurses who choose to assist in a disaster or who are required to remain at the hospital during a disaster will be able to leave their families without delay and remain available until no longer needed. Part of this plan should include means of escape such as fire escape ladders. The nurse's family is not qualified to perform nursing interventions and should go to a safe place in an emergency, not join the nurse where she is. No place is completely safe from all potential disasters.

Question 6

The charge nurse assesses clients during a mass casualty incident (MCI)and transfers some to other units but discharges others to home. In planning for the admission of critically ill clients from the emergency department, to which nurses will the charge nurse assign the new clients when admitted to the unit?

Accepted Answer

A)During the admission of injured clients, the charge nurse would assign the new clients to those nurses with advanced assessment, technical, and communication skills. Advanced practice nurses who have received training in emergency and trauma care will have significantly greater responsibilities than nurses with less training. Nurses do need to have good ethics, sufficient risk-reduction knowledge, and appropriate self-care knowledge during emergency responses. However, during the admission of victims, the charge nurse would want the highly competent nurses caring for the new clients.
B)During the admission of injured clients, the charge nurse would assign the new clients to those nurses with advanced assessment, technical, and communication skills. Advanced practice nurses who have received training in emergency and trauma care will have significantly greater responsibilities than nurses with less training. Nurses do need to have good ethics, sufficient risk-reduction knowledge, and appropriate self-care knowledge during emergency responses. However, during the admission of victims, the charge nurse would want the highly competent nurses caring for the new clients.
C)During the admission of injured clients, the charge nurse would assign the new clients to those nurses with advanced assessment, technical, and communication skills. Advanced practice nurses who have received training in emergency and trauma care will have significantly greater responsibilities than nurses with less training. Nurses do need to have good ethics, sufficient risk-reduction knowledge, and appropriate self-care knowledge during emergency responses. However, during the admission of victims, the charge nurse would want the highly competent nurses caring for the new clients.
D)During the admission of injured clients, the charge nurse would assign the new clients to those nurses with advanced assessment, technical, and communication skills. Advanced practice nurses who have received training in emergency and trauma care will have significantly greater responsibilities than nurses with less training. Nurses do need to have good ethics, sufficient risk-reduction knowledge, and appropriate self-care knowledge during emergency responses. However, during the admission of victims, the charge nurse would want the highly competent nurses caring for the new clients.

Question 7

A nurse is performing START triage for clients injured in a terrorist attack. Which client would the nurse classify as expectant?

Accepted Answer

A)A client who is apneic after the positioning of an airway would be tagged as black, expectant, meaning the client is not expected to survive. The other clients would all be classified as requiring immediate intervention.
B)A client who is apneic after the positioning of an airway would be tagged as black, expectant, meaning the client is not expected to survive. The other clients would all be classified as requiring immediate intervention.
C)A client who is apneic after the positioning of an airway would be tagged as black, expectant, meaning the client is not expected to survive. The other clients would all be classified as requiring immediate intervention.
D)A client who is apneic after the positioning of an airway would be tagged as black, expectant, meaning the client is not expected to survive. The other clients would all be classified as requiring immediate intervention.

Question 8

A railway accident causes the release of a dangerous chemical compound into the atmosphere. The nurse providing rapid triage and emergency treatment for clients in an effort to stabilize them knows that which is the primary purpose of the warm zone in this incident?

Accepted Answer

A)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
B)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
C)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.
D)The warm zone (also referred to as the yellow, contamination, or contamination reduction zone)is located at least 300 feet from the outer edge of the hot zone. Although the primary purpose is decontamination, rapid triage and emergency treatment to stabilize victims may also take place in the warm zone. Individuals who have the highest levels of contamination are treated with the highest priority. Personal protective equipment (PPE)is required in this zone.

Question 9

Terrorists have detonated a bomb in the downtown area of a major city, destroying part of a hotel, damaging nearby buildings, and killing or injuring an unknown number of people. A nurse in an emergency department handling many clients injured in the explosion receives a phone call from the babysitter for her children aged 5, 6, and 9, who says she's been watching the event unfold on TV since it happened. The nurse's family lives in a suburb more than 20 miles from the downtown. What should the nurse say?

Accepted Answer

A)Limit the amount of media and news coverage children are exposed to, as this can be frightening to younger children. In this case, it would be best for the babysitter to engage the children in play that does not involve obsessively watching the news. Continuing to watch the news nonstop, trying to explain the tragedy in terms of crime and punishment, or watching the TV away from the children is not appropriate.
B)Limit the amount of media and news coverage children are exposed to, as this can be frightening to younger children. In this case, it would be best for the babysitter to engage the children in play that does not involve obsessively watching the news. Continuing to watch the news nonstop, trying to explain the tragedy in terms of crime and punishment, or watching the TV away from the children is not appropriate.
C)Limit the amount of media and news coverage children are exposed to, as this can be frightening to younger children. In this case, it would be best for the babysitter to engage the children in play that does not involve obsessively watching the news. Continuing to watch the news nonstop, trying to explain the tragedy in terms of crime and punishment, or watching the TV away from the children is not appropriate.
D)Limit the amount of media and news coverage children are exposed to, as this can be frightening to younger children. In this case, it would be best for the babysitter to engage the children in play that does not involve obsessively watching the news. Continuing to watch the news nonstop, trying to explain the tragedy in terms of crime and punishment, or watching the TV away from the children is not appropriate.

Question 10

A nurse recently attended a seminar that discussed the many threats to homeland security. As nurse manager of the emergency department, the nurse is responsible for planning for emergencies from bioterrorism. Which agents does the nurse include when planning for bioterrorism? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern in regard to bioterrorism. Cancer, flu, and tuberculosis have not been developed into biological threats and would not kill the number of people that smallpox would.
B)Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern in regard to bioterrorism. Cancer, flu, and tuberculosis have not been developed into biological threats and would not kill the number of people that smallpox would.
C)Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern in regard to bioterrorism. Cancer, flu, and tuberculosis have not been developed into biological threats and would not kill the number of people that smallpox would.
D)Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern in regard to bioterrorism. Cancer, flu, and tuberculosis have not been developed into biological threats and would not kill the number of people that smallpox would.
E)Smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, viral hemorrhagic fevers, and tularemia are the agents that are of highest concern in regard to bioterrorism. Cancer, flu, and tuberculosis have not been developed into biological threats and would not kill the number of people that smallpox would.

Question 11

The detonation of several incendiary devices in a suburban area has caused widespread fires. A nursing home nearest one of the largest fires needs to be evacuated. What is the concern a nurse working in the home will have for his clients in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A)Although diminished sensory awareness, inadequate thermoregulation mechanisms, and socioeconomic limitations all must be considered for older adults in an emergency, the primary issue that should concern the nurse in this situation is his clients' limited mobility. They need to evacuate, and doing so quickly could be difficult for many of his clients.
B)Although diminished sensory awareness, inadequate thermoregulation mechanisms, and socioeconomic limitations all must be considered for older adults in an emergency, the primary issue that should concern the nurse in this situation is his clients' limited mobility. They need to evacuate, and doing so quickly could be difficult for many of his clients.
C)Although diminished sensory awareness, inadequate thermoregulation mechanisms, and socioeconomic limitations all must be considered for older adults in an emergency, the primary issue that should concern the nurse in this situation is his clients' limited mobility. They need to evacuate, and doing so quickly could be difficult for many of his clients.
D)Although diminished sensory awareness, inadequate thermoregulation mechanisms, and socioeconomic limitations all must be considered for older adults in an emergency, the primary issue that should concern the nurse in this situation is his clients' limited mobility. They need to evacuate, and doing so quickly could be difficult for many of his clients.

Question 12

A nurse is responding in the aftermath of a hurricane. Hundreds of clients demand attention. The nurse will implement which of the following in assessing the priority of these clients?

Accepted Answer

A)Nurses perform triage every day in emergency departments. During a mass casualty event (more than 100 victims), the demand on nurses' knowledge and skills will be even greater. Mass casualty events call for the implementation of reverse triage, in which the most severely injured or ill victims who require the greatest resources are treated last to allow the greatest number of victims to receive medical attention. A disaster response plan involves the general response to an emergency. The American Nurses Association (ANA)guides nurses in making ethical decisions but does not specifically address the means of prioritizing client needs in a disaster.
B)Nurses perform triage every day in emergency departments. During a mass casualty event (more than 100 victims), the demand on nurses' knowledge and skills will be even greater. Mass casualty events call for the implementation of reverse triage, in which the most severely injured or ill victims who require the greatest resources are treated last to allow the greatest number of victims to receive medical attention. A disaster response plan involves the general response to an emergency. The American Nurses Association (ANA)guides nurses in making ethical decisions but does not specifically address the means of prioritizing client needs in a disaster.
C)Nurses perform triage every day in emergency departments. During a mass casualty event (more than 100 victims), the demand on nurses' knowledge and skills will be even greater. Mass casualty events call for the implementation of reverse triage, in which the most severely injured or ill victims who require the greatest resources are treated last to allow the greatest number of victims to receive medical attention. A disaster response plan involves the general response to an emergency. The American Nurses Association (ANA)guides nurses in making ethical decisions but does not specifically address the means of prioritizing client needs in a disaster.
D)Nurses perform triage every day in emergency departments. During a mass casualty event (more than 100 victims), the demand on nurses' knowledge and skills will be even greater. Mass casualty events call for the implementation of reverse triage, in which the most severely injured or ill victims who require the greatest resources are treated last to allow the greatest number of victims to receive medical attention. A disaster response plan involves the general response to an emergency. The American Nurses Association (ANA)guides nurses in making ethical decisions but does not specifically address the means of prioritizing client needs in a disaster.

Question 13

The nurse educator is teaching a group of nursing students about the methods that are used by insurance companies to ration healthcare resources. Which method does the educator include in the teaching session regarding this topic?

Accepted Answer

A)Rationing is one means of allocating healthcare resources. Rationing is a method used by individuals, insurance companies, and the government to prevent increases in the cost of healthcare or to reduce the cost of healthcare. Methods used by insurance companies to ration healthcare resources include noncoverage (e.g., noncoverage of preexisting conditions for up to a year after enrollment)and denial of coverage for services (e.g., services deemed to be experimental or those that are not supported by scientific evidence that proves their efficacy). Covering clients for preexisting conditions only, providing health savings accounts, and organ donation are not methods of rationing used by insurance companies.
B)Rationing is one means of allocating healthcare resources. Rationing is a method used by individuals, insurance companies, and the government to prevent increases in the cost of healthcare or to reduce the cost of healthcare. Methods used by insurance companies to ration healthcare resources include noncoverage (e.g., noncoverage of preexisting conditions for up to a year after enrollment)and denial of coverage for services (e.g., services deemed to be experimental or those that are not supported by scientific evidence that proves their efficacy). Covering clients for preexisting conditions only, providing health savings accounts, and organ donation are not methods of rationing used by insurance companies.
C)Rationing is one means of allocating healthcare resources. Rationing is a method used by individuals, insurance companies, and the government to prevent increases in the cost of healthcare or to reduce the cost of healthcare. Methods used by insurance companies to ration healthcare resources include noncoverage (e.g., noncoverage of preexisting conditions for up to a year after enrollment)and denial of coverage for services (e.g., services deemed to be experimental or those that are not supported by scientific evidence that proves their efficacy). Covering clients for preexisting conditions only, providing health savings accounts, and organ donation are not methods of rationing used by insurance companies.
D)Rationing is one means of allocating healthcare resources. Rationing is a method used by individuals, insurance companies, and the government to prevent increases in the cost of healthcare or to reduce the cost of healthcare. Methods used by insurance companies to ration healthcare resources include noncoverage (e.g., noncoverage of preexisting conditions for up to a year after enrollment)and denial of coverage for services (e.g., services deemed to be experimental or those that are not supported by scientific evidence that proves their efficacy). Covering clients for preexisting conditions only, providing health savings accounts, and organ donation are not methods of rationing used by insurance companies.

Question 14

A hospital in the community has been notified of a multi-car crash on the interstate that will result in the transfer of many injured clients to the hospital. As part of the emergency response, the charge nurses in the emergency department (ED)and intensive care unit (ICU)are responsible for which tasks? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)Nurses must observe both the physical and mental status of victims and ensure appropriate triage and treatment. They should not use their time to provide care that will be of minimal or questionable benefit. During the crisis, nurses should be constantly aware of their defined scope of practice and must not exceed it even when circumstances would seem to dictate otherwise. The charge nurses in each unit are responsible for assessing the current clients and recommending to the physicians those clients who can be moved to make room for clients needing more immediate care. The charge nurse would delegate the gathering of supplies to the staff nurses. The charge nurse would also assign care for the clients who are admitted to the unit.
B)Nurses must observe both the physical and mental status of victims and ensure appropriate triage and treatment. They should not use their time to provide care that will be of minimal or questionable benefit. During the crisis, nurses should be constantly aware of their defined scope of practice and must not exceed it even when circumstances would seem to dictate otherwise. The charge nurses in each unit are responsible for assessing the current clients and recommending to the physicians those clients who can be moved to make room for clients needing more immediate care. The charge nurse would delegate the gathering of supplies to the staff nurses. The charge nurse would also assign care for the clients who are admitted to the unit.
C)Nurses must observe both the physical and mental status of victims and ensure appropriate triage and treatment. They should not use their time to provide care that will be of minimal or questionable benefit. During the crisis, nurses should be constantly aware of their defined scope of practice and must not exceed it even when circumstances would seem to dictate otherwise. The charge nurses in each unit are responsible for assessing the current clients and recommending to the physicians those clients who can be moved to make room for clients needing more immediate care. The charge nurse would delegate the gathering of supplies to the staff nurses. The charge nurse would also assign care for the clients who are admitted to the unit.
D)Nurses must observe both the physical and mental status of victims and ensure appropriate triage and treatment. They should not use their time to provide care that will be of minimal or questionable benefit. During the crisis, nurses should be constantly aware of their defined scope of practice and must not exceed it even when circumstances would seem to dictate otherwise. The charge nurses in each unit are responsible for assessing the current clients and recommending to the physicians those clients who can be moved to make room for clients needing more immediate care. The charge nurse would delegate the gathering of supplies to the staff nurses. The charge nurse would also assign care for the clients who are admitted to the unit.
E)Nurses must observe both the physical and mental status of victims and ensure appropriate triage and treatment. They should not use their time to provide care that will be of minimal or questionable benefit. During the crisis, nurses should be constantly aware of their defined scope of practice and must not exceed it even when circumstances would seem to dictate otherwise. The charge nurses in each unit are responsible for assessing the current clients and recommending to the physicians those clients who can be moved to make room for clients needing more immediate care. The charge nurse would delegate the gathering of supplies to the staff nurses. The charge nurse would also assign care for the clients who are admitted to the unit.

Quiz 46: Healthcare Systems

The nurse is working with an emergency response team following massive flooding caused by a hurricane. What will working with the Clinical Outreach Communication Activity (COCA) team enable the nurse to do?

As a working professional concerned with proper resource allocation, the nurse knows that one reason to join the American Nurses Association (ANA) is for which opportunity?