HESI RN DISASTER NURSING ACCURATE
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM WITH ALL
POSSIBLE APPROVED WELL ELABORATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
PLUS EXPERT ANSWER KEY (100% CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 2026-2027 CURRENTLY
UPDATED VERSION Q&A GUARANTEED PASS A+
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1. A nurse is triaging victims at the scene of a
multi-vehicle collision following a tornado.
Which victim should the nurse assign the
highest priority?
A. A 10-year-old with a fractured humerus and
normal capillary refill
B. A 40-year-old with a rigid, distended
abdomen and absent bowel sounds
C. A 25-year-old crying hysterically with multiple
superficial lacerations
, D. A 60-year-old with a dislocated shoulder and
stable vital signs
B. A 40-year-old with a rigid, distended abdomen
and absent bowel sounds
A rigid abdomen with absent bowel sounds
indicates possible internal hemorrhage and
hypovolemic shock, categorizing this client as
emergent (red tag) requiring immediate life-saving
intervention. A fractured humerus and dislocated
shoulder are urgent but not immediately life-
threatening, while hysterical crying with superficial
lacerations is classified as minor.
2. The emergency department nurse is preparing
for a mass casualty event after a chemical plant
explosion. Which action demonstrates
appropriate disaster preparedness?
A. Stocking only supplies needed for standard
daily patient volume
B. Placing decontamination tents and personal
protective equipment outside the ambulance
bay
, C. Waiting for the local news report to
determine how many victims to expect
D. Keeping the hospital incident command
system inactive until all victims arrive
B. Placing decontamination tents and personal
protective equipment outside the ambulance bay
Chemical explosions can result in contaminated
victims. Decontamination must occur before
victims enter the emergency department to
prevent secondary contamination of staff and
other patients. Proactive preparation, not reactive
waiting, is essential in disaster response.
3. A client with a head injury arrives at the
emergency department following an
earthquake. The client opens eyes only to pain,
uses inappropriate words, and withdraws from
painful stimuli. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale
score?
A. 7
B. 9
, C. 10
D. 12
B. 9
Eye opening to pain scores 2, inappropriate words
score 3, and withdrawal from painful stimuli scores
4, totaling 9 out of 15. A score of 8 or less typically
indicates severe head injury, though this client
scores just above that threshold.
4. Which client should the nurse in an emergency
shelter prioritize for immediate mental health
intervention after a flood?
A. A teenager who is organizing games for
younger children
B. An older adult who is talking rapidly about
rebuilding the home
C. A middle-aged client sitting alone, staring
blankly, and not responding to questions
D. A parent who is comforting a crying child
C. A middle-aged client sitting alone, staring
blankly, and not responding to questions
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM WITH ALL
POSSIBLE APPROVED WELL ELABORATED
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
PLUS EXPERT ANSWER KEY (100% CORRECT
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS) 2026-2027 CURRENTLY
UPDATED VERSION Q&A GUARANTEED PASS A+
INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. A nurse is triaging victims at the scene of a
multi-vehicle collision following a tornado.
Which victim should the nurse assign the
highest priority?
A. A 10-year-old with a fractured humerus and
normal capillary refill
B. A 40-year-old with a rigid, distended
abdomen and absent bowel sounds
C. A 25-year-old crying hysterically with multiple
superficial lacerations
, D. A 60-year-old with a dislocated shoulder and
stable vital signs
B. A 40-year-old with a rigid, distended abdomen
and absent bowel sounds
A rigid abdomen with absent bowel sounds
indicates possible internal hemorrhage and
hypovolemic shock, categorizing this client as
emergent (red tag) requiring immediate life-saving
intervention. A fractured humerus and dislocated
shoulder are urgent but not immediately life-
threatening, while hysterical crying with superficial
lacerations is classified as minor.
2. The emergency department nurse is preparing
for a mass casualty event after a chemical plant
explosion. Which action demonstrates
appropriate disaster preparedness?
A. Stocking only supplies needed for standard
daily patient volume
B. Placing decontamination tents and personal
protective equipment outside the ambulance
bay
, C. Waiting for the local news report to
determine how many victims to expect
D. Keeping the hospital incident command
system inactive until all victims arrive
B. Placing decontamination tents and personal
protective equipment outside the ambulance bay
Chemical explosions can result in contaminated
victims. Decontamination must occur before
victims enter the emergency department to
prevent secondary contamination of staff and
other patients. Proactive preparation, not reactive
waiting, is essential in disaster response.
3. A client with a head injury arrives at the
emergency department following an
earthquake. The client opens eyes only to pain,
uses inappropriate words, and withdraws from
painful stimuli. What is the Glasgow Coma Scale
score?
A. 7
B. 9
, C. 10
D. 12
B. 9
Eye opening to pain scores 2, inappropriate words
score 3, and withdrawal from painful stimuli scores
4, totaling 9 out of 15. A score of 8 or less typically
indicates severe head injury, though this client
scores just above that threshold.
4. Which client should the nurse in an emergency
shelter prioritize for immediate mental health
intervention after a flood?
A. A teenager who is organizing games for
younger children
B. An older adult who is talking rapidly about
rebuilding the home
C. A middle-aged client sitting alone, staring
blankly, and not responding to questions
D. A parent who is comforting a crying child
C. A middle-aged client sitting alone, staring
blankly, and not responding to questions
