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An administrator for a community hospital notes that actions Permanent quality improvement (QI) team
to help with emergency room visits caused by adverse
weather events have not been successful over the last few
months. What should the administrator consider
implementing to address ongoing issues?
After a bomb blast, the victims were brought to the Client D
emergency department and the nurses initiated triage for the
clients. Which client is classified as class IV?
After a fire in the hospital, a client is found to have dyspnea Performing jaw-thrust maneuver
and gasping breathing. The client also has neck trauma and
is unable to speak. Which nursing interventions are most Prepare assist in performing endotracheal intubation
appropriate? Select all that apply.
After a large fire, many people were admitted to the Second-degree burns
emergency department. The nurse noticed many clients with
moist blebs and blistered skin with a cherry red color that are
hypersensitive to touch or air. What types of injuries are
identified in these clients?
After a mass casualty event, the incident commander New clients are not expected to arrive at a pace that could overwhelm the emergency
considers "standing down" or deactivating the emergency department
response plan. What considerations would the nurse expect
to be taken into account by the incident commander before
making this decision?
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After assessing a victim of a bomb blast that has caused The victim has severe head injury and requires artificial ventilation
mass casualties, the emergency department nurse applies a
black band to the hand. What is the rationale behind this
nursing action?
At which body temperature does the blood pressure of a 91.4° F (33°C)
victim of hypothermia become obtainable only by Doppler?
An avalanche caused mass casualties. When taken to the Level IV
nearby hospital, the health care provider provides basic
trauma client stabilization and advanced life support before
referring them to other trauma centers. Which level trauma
center were the victims initially taken into?
The charge nurse is preparing for the arrival of clients to the To determine how many casualties of each acuity level can be safety accepted
emergency department (ED) after a mass casualty incident
(MCI). The hospital has an automatic tracking system that is
implemented during MCIs. Which decision should the nurse
use the system for during this MCI?
A client has an eye injury from exposure to a chemical blast. Performing ocular irrigation
Which immediate nursing intervention is most appropriate
for the client?
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A client is admitted to an emergency unit after a factory Risk for errors and adverse events
explosion. The nurse is obtaining the client's family history
and checking for a medical alert bracelet. Which safety
consideration is the nurse following?
A client is admitted to the emergency department after a Emergency medical technician
train derailment. The primary health care provider orders
staff members to monitor vital signs, perform basic wound
care, and ensure spinal immobilization. Which emergency
staff member should provide this care for the client's
condition?
A client who is admitted to the emergency department could The specialist arrived late due to lack of communication because of a damaged
not get treatment on time due to an internal disaster. What telephone system in hospital
might be the possible reason for this situation?
Community members have received mailed notices asking Test the emergency preparedness plan
them to come to different healthcare agencies within the
community at the same time on the upcoming Saturday
afternoon. What is the purpose of asking community
members to perform this task?
A diabetic client survives a fire. The client has a head injury, Administering cool intravenous fluids
tachycardia, and pale and ashen-colored skin. Which primary
interventions should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Placing the client in a cool environment
Managing and maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation
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An administrator for a community hospital notes that actions Permanent quality improvement (QI) team
to help with emergency room visits caused by adverse
weather events have not been successful over the last few
months. What should the administrator consider
implementing to address ongoing issues?
After a bomb blast, the victims were brought to the Client D
emergency department and the nurses initiated triage for the
clients. Which client is classified as class IV?
After a fire in the hospital, a client is found to have dyspnea Performing jaw-thrust maneuver
and gasping breathing. The client also has neck trauma and
is unable to speak. Which nursing interventions are most Prepare assist in performing endotracheal intubation
appropriate? Select all that apply.
After a large fire, many people were admitted to the Second-degree burns
emergency department. The nurse noticed many clients with
moist blebs and blistered skin with a cherry red color that are
hypersensitive to touch or air. What types of injuries are
identified in these clients?
After a mass casualty event, the incident commander New clients are not expected to arrive at a pace that could overwhelm the emergency
considers "standing down" or deactivating the emergency department
response plan. What considerations would the nurse expect
to be taken into account by the incident commander before
making this decision?
Leadership_Management EAQ (Disaster Planning) 1
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After assessing a victim of a bomb blast that has caused The victim has severe head injury and requires artificial ventilation
mass casualties, the emergency department nurse applies a
black band to the hand. What is the rationale behind this
nursing action?
At which body temperature does the blood pressure of a 91.4° F (33°C)
victim of hypothermia become obtainable only by Doppler?
An avalanche caused mass casualties. When taken to the Level IV
nearby hospital, the health care provider provides basic
trauma client stabilization and advanced life support before
referring them to other trauma centers. Which level trauma
center were the victims initially taken into?
The charge nurse is preparing for the arrival of clients to the To determine how many casualties of each acuity level can be safety accepted
emergency department (ED) after a mass casualty incident
(MCI). The hospital has an automatic tracking system that is
implemented during MCIs. Which decision should the nurse
use the system for during this MCI?
A client has an eye injury from exposure to a chemical blast. Performing ocular irrigation
Which immediate nursing intervention is most appropriate
for the client?
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A client is admitted to an emergency unit after a factory Risk for errors and adverse events
explosion. The nurse is obtaining the client's family history
and checking for a medical alert bracelet. Which safety
consideration is the nurse following?
A client is admitted to the emergency department after a Emergency medical technician
train derailment. The primary health care provider orders
staff members to monitor vital signs, perform basic wound
care, and ensure spinal immobilization. Which emergency
staff member should provide this care for the client's
condition?
A client who is admitted to the emergency department could The specialist arrived late due to lack of communication because of a damaged
not get treatment on time due to an internal disaster. What telephone system in hospital
might be the possible reason for this situation?
Community members have received mailed notices asking Test the emergency preparedness plan
them to come to different healthcare agencies within the
community at the same time on the upcoming Saturday
afternoon. What is the purpose of asking community
members to perform this task?
A diabetic client survives a fire. The client has a head injury, Administering cool intravenous fluids
tachycardia, and pale and ashen-colored skin. Which primary
interventions should the nurse perform? Select all that apply. Placing the client in a cool environment
Managing and maintaining airway, breathing, and circulation
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