NURS 404 EXAM 4 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
preparedness
mitigation
response
recovery - Answer -what are the 4 phases of disaster response
identify risks
execute response plans
prepare for all types - Answer -nurses role pre-event in emergencies
provide physical, psychological, and holistic care competently for individuals, families,
and communities along with special populations - Answer -what is the nurses role in
disaster
long term care for recovery and reconstruction - Answer -what is the nurses role in
post-disaster (recovery)
know emergency protocols and plans
participate in drills
know how to use PPE
rehease skills
communication internally and externally
practice creative problem solving
participate in continuing education - Answer -nurses role in preparedness and
mitigation
triage victims
prioritize needs for care
provide care and first aid
communicate
coordinate
information distribution
emotional and psychological support - Answer -nurses role in the response phase
emergent/immediate; life threatening injuries with high possibility of survival once stable
- Answer -what falls under red tags in triage
urgent/delayed; major injuries that are not life threatening and require treatment in
30min-2hrs - Answer -what falls under yellow tags in triage
nonurgent/minimal; minor injuries that are not life threatening and can wait hours to
days for treatment - Answer -what falls under green tags in triage
, expectant; injuries that are anticipated to lead to death even with intervention; comfort
measures are provided but not restorative care; emergent clients are cared for prior to
expectant comfort measures - Answer -what falls under black tags in triage
disease management
psychological issues
public health surveillance and interventions
identify and respond to long term effects in the community
participate in debriefing - Answer -what is the nurses role in the recovery
fix first then report
complete within 24hrs
confidential and do not place in EHR - Answer -what do you need to remember about
incident reporting
power of attorney - Answer -proxy acts on behalf of principle
advance directives - Answer -includes the durable power of attorney for health
care/health care proxy and the living will
document presence of POA or AD
ensure they are current and reflect patient wishes
abide by AD - Answer -what is the nurses role when it comes to legal documents
ensure clear communication is available
know the state laws
be a witness and verify client was given all information, understood all, is competent,
client signed, and notify the provider if there are questions - Answer -what is the nurses
role in informed consent
poor communication
affect client safety and productivity
absenteeism
decreased job satisfaction
staff turnover
overtime can become part of culture - Answer -consequences of disruptive behavior
including incivility, lateral violence, and bullying with nurses
incivility - Answer -action that is rude intimidating, insulting; includes teasing, dirty
looks, and uninvited touch; non violent; can be overt or covert
lateral violence - Answer -horizontal abuse/hostility between individuals at the same
level; verbal, sabotage, gossip, and withholding information; nurses with less than 3
years of experience are at the greatest risk
preparedness
mitigation
response
recovery - Answer -what are the 4 phases of disaster response
identify risks
execute response plans
prepare for all types - Answer -nurses role pre-event in emergencies
provide physical, psychological, and holistic care competently for individuals, families,
and communities along with special populations - Answer -what is the nurses role in
disaster
long term care for recovery and reconstruction - Answer -what is the nurses role in
post-disaster (recovery)
know emergency protocols and plans
participate in drills
know how to use PPE
rehease skills
communication internally and externally
practice creative problem solving
participate in continuing education - Answer -nurses role in preparedness and
mitigation
triage victims
prioritize needs for care
provide care and first aid
communicate
coordinate
information distribution
emotional and psychological support - Answer -nurses role in the response phase
emergent/immediate; life threatening injuries with high possibility of survival once stable
- Answer -what falls under red tags in triage
urgent/delayed; major injuries that are not life threatening and require treatment in
30min-2hrs - Answer -what falls under yellow tags in triage
nonurgent/minimal; minor injuries that are not life threatening and can wait hours to
days for treatment - Answer -what falls under green tags in triage
, expectant; injuries that are anticipated to lead to death even with intervention; comfort
measures are provided but not restorative care; emergent clients are cared for prior to
expectant comfort measures - Answer -what falls under black tags in triage
disease management
psychological issues
public health surveillance and interventions
identify and respond to long term effects in the community
participate in debriefing - Answer -what is the nurses role in the recovery
fix first then report
complete within 24hrs
confidential and do not place in EHR - Answer -what do you need to remember about
incident reporting
power of attorney - Answer -proxy acts on behalf of principle
advance directives - Answer -includes the durable power of attorney for health
care/health care proxy and the living will
document presence of POA or AD
ensure they are current and reflect patient wishes
abide by AD - Answer -what is the nurses role when it comes to legal documents
ensure clear communication is available
know the state laws
be a witness and verify client was given all information, understood all, is competent,
client signed, and notify the provider if there are questions - Answer -what is the nurses
role in informed consent
poor communication
affect client safety and productivity
absenteeism
decreased job satisfaction
staff turnover
overtime can become part of culture - Answer -consequences of disruptive behavior
including incivility, lateral violence, and bullying with nurses
incivility - Answer -action that is rude intimidating, insulting; includes teasing, dirty
looks, and uninvited touch; non violent; can be overt or covert
lateral violence - Answer -horizontal abuse/hostility between individuals at the same
level; verbal, sabotage, gossip, and withholding information; nurses with less than 3
years of experience are at the greatest risk
