NUR 211 EXAM 4 STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | COMPLETE NURSING EXAM
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1. In a disaster scenario, how should a nurse address the needs of individuals
identified as psychological casualties?
Focus solely on physical health assessments.
Only provide medication for anxiety.
Ignore their concerns as physical injuries are prioritized.
Provide emotional support and refer them to mental health
professionals.
2. What are the three main phases of disaster management?
Prevention, Mitigation, Response
Response, Recovery, Evaluation
Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Assessment, Planning, Implementation
3. A pneumothorax is an accumulation of air in the:
Pleural cavity
Pericardial sac
Abdomen
Aortic arch
4. Which level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is only used when the
specific material is known and has been measured and the atmosphere is not
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)?
Level B
, Level C
Level A
Level D
5. Ebola virus causes
A respiratory disease
Hemorrhagic Disease
Bindness
Enteric Disease
Bubo formation
6. During a disaster, someone will be responsible for triage. This means
each patient will be assigned a number based on when they arrived at
the facility
every patient will be routed to surgery
each patient will be evaluated for priority of care
patients will be grouped according to their injuries
7. Describe how ARDS affects gas exchange in the lungs.
ARDS enhances gas exchange by increasing lung compliance.
ARDS improves oxygenation by reducing airway resistance.
ARDS leads to impaired gas exchange due to fluid accumulation in
the alveoli.
ARDS causes the lungs to become hyperinflated.
,8. Describe the purpose of the SALT triage method in emergency situations.
The SALT triage method is designed to efficiently categorize
patients based on the urgency of their medical needs during a
disaster.
The SALT triage method focuses solely on transporting patients to
hospitals.
The SALT triage method is a way to allocate resources for hospital
staffing.
The SALT triage method is used to assess the psychological state of
patients.
9. What does the acronym START represent in the context of triage?
Systematic Triage and Rapid Transport
Standardized Triage and Resource Treatment
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Structured Triage and Resource Transfer
10. In a scenario where a patient presents with flail chest, what immediate
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Initiate fluid resuscitation to manage shock.
Administer antibiotics to prevent infection.
Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Perform a chest tube insertion immediately.
11. Describe the purpose of Level D PPE in a healthcare setting.
Level D PPE is essential for high-risk emergency response scenarios.
, Level D PPE is used exclusively in surgical environments.
Level D PPE is required for handling hazardous materials and airborne
pathogens.
Level D PPE is used for minimal risk situations where no respiratory
protection is needed.
12. What are common symptoms associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Cyanosis and shortness of breath
Dizziness and tingling in the extremities
Coughing and wheezing
Chest pain and fever
13. Decontamination is a vital step in the management of patients exposed to
Chemical agents
Biological agents
Radioactive material
All of the above
14. A patient presents with hyperventilation and a pH of 7.50. What condition
might this indicate, and what immediate nursing intervention should be
considered?
Respiratory acidosis; prepare for intubation.
Metabolic acidosis; administer bicarbonate immediately.
Respiratory alkalosis; provide reassurance and encourage slow,
deep breaths.
Normal pH; monitor the patient for further changes.
REVIEW | HIGH-YIELD STUDY QUESTIONS | VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS|
ULTIMATE EXAM PREP | LATEST UPDATED VERSION
1. In a disaster scenario, how should a nurse address the needs of individuals
identified as psychological casualties?
Focus solely on physical health assessments.
Only provide medication for anxiety.
Ignore their concerns as physical injuries are prioritized.
Provide emotional support and refer them to mental health
professionals.
2. What are the three main phases of disaster management?
Prevention, Mitigation, Response
Response, Recovery, Evaluation
Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Assessment, Planning, Implementation
3. A pneumothorax is an accumulation of air in the:
Pleural cavity
Pericardial sac
Abdomen
Aortic arch
4. Which level of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is only used when the
specific material is known and has been measured and the atmosphere is not
Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH)?
Level B
, Level C
Level A
Level D
5. Ebola virus causes
A respiratory disease
Hemorrhagic Disease
Bindness
Enteric Disease
Bubo formation
6. During a disaster, someone will be responsible for triage. This means
each patient will be assigned a number based on when they arrived at
the facility
every patient will be routed to surgery
each patient will be evaluated for priority of care
patients will be grouped according to their injuries
7. Describe how ARDS affects gas exchange in the lungs.
ARDS enhances gas exchange by increasing lung compliance.
ARDS improves oxygenation by reducing airway resistance.
ARDS leads to impaired gas exchange due to fluid accumulation in
the alveoli.
ARDS causes the lungs to become hyperinflated.
,8. Describe the purpose of the SALT triage method in emergency situations.
The SALT triage method is designed to efficiently categorize
patients based on the urgency of their medical needs during a
disaster.
The SALT triage method focuses solely on transporting patients to
hospitals.
The SALT triage method is a way to allocate resources for hospital
staffing.
The SALT triage method is used to assess the psychological state of
patients.
9. What does the acronym START represent in the context of triage?
Systematic Triage and Rapid Transport
Standardized Triage and Resource Treatment
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Structured Triage and Resource Transfer
10. In a scenario where a patient presents with flail chest, what immediate
nursing intervention should be prioritized?
Initiate fluid resuscitation to manage shock.
Administer antibiotics to prevent infection.
Ensure adequate ventilation and oxygenation.
Perform a chest tube insertion immediately.
11. Describe the purpose of Level D PPE in a healthcare setting.
Level D PPE is essential for high-risk emergency response scenarios.
, Level D PPE is used exclusively in surgical environments.
Level D PPE is required for handling hazardous materials and airborne
pathogens.
Level D PPE is used for minimal risk situations where no respiratory
protection is needed.
12. What are common symptoms associated with respiratory alkalosis?
Cyanosis and shortness of breath
Dizziness and tingling in the extremities
Coughing and wheezing
Chest pain and fever
13. Decontamination is a vital step in the management of patients exposed to
Chemical agents
Biological agents
Radioactive material
All of the above
14. A patient presents with hyperventilation and a pH of 7.50. What condition
might this indicate, and what immediate nursing intervention should be
considered?
Respiratory acidosis; prepare for intubation.
Metabolic acidosis; administer bicarbonate immediately.
Respiratory alkalosis; provide reassurance and encourage slow,
deep breaths.
Normal pH; monitor the patient for further changes.
