Emergency Nursing & Disaster Response
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What are the primary roles of emergency nurses during a disaster?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Emergency nurses assess, triage, stabilize, and provide
immediate care to victims. They coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, emergency
services, and public health authorities. Patient safety is prioritized through rapid assessment
and intervention. Supportive care includes psychological support, pain management, and
infection control. Nurses educate patients and families on safety measures and follow-up
care. Early recognition of critical cases prevents complications and mortality. Continuous
monitoring ensures effective and timely care.
2. How is triage conducted in mass casualty incidents?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Triage categorizes patients based on severity of injury, urgency
of care, and resource availability. Nurses assess airway, breathing, circulation, mental status,
and injuries. Patients are prioritized as immediate, delayed, minimal, or expectant. Supportive
care includes pain management, emotional support, and basic interventions. Patient education
focuses on cooperation during assessment and evacuation. Early and accurate triage prevents
resource depletion and improves survival. Continuous monitoring ensures patients’
conditions are updated and managed appropriately.
3. What are the key steps in disaster preparedness for nurses?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Steps include risk assessment, resource planning, staff training,
and establishing communication protocols. Nurses maintain emergency kits, protective
equipment, and contingency plans. Drills and simulations improve response time and
competence. Supportive care involves psychological readiness and self-care for staff. Patient
education includes evacuation procedures and safety measures. Early preparedness reduces
chaos and improves patient outcomes. Continuous evaluation of plans ensures efficiency and
readiness.
4. How do emergency nurses manage chemical exposures in disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes removal from exposure,
decontamination, airway and breathing support, and symptomatic treatment. Nurses monitor
vital signs, respiratory function, skin and eye changes, and laboratory parameters. Patient
education focuses on avoiding further exposure and recognizing warning signs. Supportive
care includes hydration, pain management, and psychological support. Early intervention
prevents systemic toxicity and complications. Continuous monitoring ensures effectiveness of
, treatment and safety. Collaboration with toxicology and emergency services ensures optimal
outcomes.
5. What is the role of emergency nurses in biological disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses identify signs and symptoms of infection, isolate
affected individuals, and implement infection control protocols. They monitor vital signs, lab
tests, and disease progression. Management includes medication administration, supportive
care, and coordination with public health authorities. Patient education focuses on prevention,
hygiene, and early reporting. Supportive care includes hydration, nutrition, pain management,
and psychological support. Early recognition reduces transmission and improves survival.
Continuous monitoring ensures patient safety and effective interventions.
6. How is mass casualty evacuation coordinated by nurses?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses assess patients’ stability and priority for evacuation.
They coordinate with EMS, transportation teams, and hospital resources. Documentation of
triage category, treatment given, and patient details is essential. Patient education includes
explaining procedures and ensuring cooperation. Supportive care includes stabilization, pain
control, and emotional support during transport. Early coordination prevents delays and
ensures optimal outcomes. Continuous monitoring ensures safety and continuity of care.
7. What are the clinical signs of blast injuries?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Signs include hearing loss, tympanic membrane rupture,
pulmonary barotrauma, shrapnel wounds, and blast lung. Nurses monitor vital signs,
oxygenation, neurological status, and wound conditions. Management includes airway
support, oxygen therapy, wound care, and imaging for internal injuries. Patient education
focuses on symptom reporting and follow-up care. Supportive care includes pain
management, psychological support, and infection prevention. Early recognition prevents
deterioration and complications. Continuous monitoring ensures effective treatment and
patient safety.
8. How is psychological support provided during disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses assess stress, anxiety, coping mechanisms, and
behavioral changes. Interventions include active listening, reassurance, and referral to mental
health services. Patient education focuses on stress management techniques and seeking help.
Supportive care includes providing a safe environment, basic needs, and family support.
Early intervention prevents long-term psychological trauma. Continuous monitoring ensures
ongoing mental health assessment. Collaboration with counselors and social workers ensures
holistic care.
ACTUAL UPDATED QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
1. What are the primary roles of emergency nurses during a disaster?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Emergency nurses assess, triage, stabilize, and provide
immediate care to victims. They coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, emergency
services, and public health authorities. Patient safety is prioritized through rapid assessment
and intervention. Supportive care includes psychological support, pain management, and
infection control. Nurses educate patients and families on safety measures and follow-up
care. Early recognition of critical cases prevents complications and mortality. Continuous
monitoring ensures effective and timely care.
2. How is triage conducted in mass casualty incidents?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Triage categorizes patients based on severity of injury, urgency
of care, and resource availability. Nurses assess airway, breathing, circulation, mental status,
and injuries. Patients are prioritized as immediate, delayed, minimal, or expectant. Supportive
care includes pain management, emotional support, and basic interventions. Patient education
focuses on cooperation during assessment and evacuation. Early and accurate triage prevents
resource depletion and improves survival. Continuous monitoring ensures patients’
conditions are updated and managed appropriately.
3. What are the key steps in disaster preparedness for nurses?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Steps include risk assessment, resource planning, staff training,
and establishing communication protocols. Nurses maintain emergency kits, protective
equipment, and contingency plans. Drills and simulations improve response time and
competence. Supportive care involves psychological readiness and self-care for staff. Patient
education includes evacuation procedures and safety measures. Early preparedness reduces
chaos and improves patient outcomes. Continuous evaluation of plans ensures efficiency and
readiness.
4. How do emergency nurses manage chemical exposures in disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Management includes removal from exposure,
decontamination, airway and breathing support, and symptomatic treatment. Nurses monitor
vital signs, respiratory function, skin and eye changes, and laboratory parameters. Patient
education focuses on avoiding further exposure and recognizing warning signs. Supportive
care includes hydration, pain management, and psychological support. Early intervention
prevents systemic toxicity and complications. Continuous monitoring ensures effectiveness of
, treatment and safety. Collaboration with toxicology and emergency services ensures optimal
outcomes.
5. What is the role of emergency nurses in biological disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses identify signs and symptoms of infection, isolate
affected individuals, and implement infection control protocols. They monitor vital signs, lab
tests, and disease progression. Management includes medication administration, supportive
care, and coordination with public health authorities. Patient education focuses on prevention,
hygiene, and early reporting. Supportive care includes hydration, nutrition, pain management,
and psychological support. Early recognition reduces transmission and improves survival.
Continuous monitoring ensures patient safety and effective interventions.
6. How is mass casualty evacuation coordinated by nurses?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses assess patients’ stability and priority for evacuation.
They coordinate with EMS, transportation teams, and hospital resources. Documentation of
triage category, treatment given, and patient details is essential. Patient education includes
explaining procedures and ensuring cooperation. Supportive care includes stabilization, pain
control, and emotional support during transport. Early coordination prevents delays and
ensures optimal outcomes. Continuous monitoring ensures safety and continuity of care.
7. What are the clinical signs of blast injuries?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Signs include hearing loss, tympanic membrane rupture,
pulmonary barotrauma, shrapnel wounds, and blast lung. Nurses monitor vital signs,
oxygenation, neurological status, and wound conditions. Management includes airway
support, oxygen therapy, wound care, and imaging for internal injuries. Patient education
focuses on symptom reporting and follow-up care. Supportive care includes pain
management, psychological support, and infection prevention. Early recognition prevents
deterioration and complications. Continuous monitoring ensures effective treatment and
patient safety.
8. How is psychological support provided during disasters?
CORRECT ANSWERS✅✅ Nurses assess stress, anxiety, coping mechanisms, and
behavioral changes. Interventions include active listening, reassurance, and referral to mental
health services. Patient education focuses on stress management techniques and seeking help.
Supportive care includes providing a safe environment, basic needs, and family support.
Early intervention prevents long-term psychological trauma. Continuous monitoring ensures
ongoing mental health assessment. Collaboration with counselors and social workers ensures
holistic care.
