QUESTIONS WITH EXPERT VERIFIED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ Which is the function of the hospital incident commander in a mass
casualty event?
Answer: Assuming leadership for implementing the emergency plan
⩥ Which are examples of internal disasters that must be accounted for
when formulating a disaster response plan? Select all that apply. One,
some, or all responses may be correct.
Answer: Fire, Power Outage
⩥ Which emergency medical service agency offers service for a group
of clients admitted to the emergency unit with mass fatalities?
Answer: Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Teams (DMORT)
⩥ Which health care professional serves as the liaison between hospital
administration and the media to release only appropriate and accurate
information in the event of a mass casualty event or disaster?
Answer: Community relations officer
, ⩥ Which functional level of trauma center is involved in providing a full
continuum of trauma services?
Answer: Level 1
⩥ Which biological agent of terrorism is treated with antitoxin?
Answer: Botulism
⩥ Which statement by the nurse is true regarding mass casualty events
related to disasters?
Answer: "They may require the association of multiple agencies and
health care facilities to handle the crisis."
⩥ Which method of delivering client care works well in disaster
situations?
Answer: Functional Nursing
⩥ Which is the purpose of critical incident stress debriefing (CISD) after
a disaster?
Answer: Prevent post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
⩥ Who would the nurse contact to receive training as a Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) member?
Answer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)