Disaster Planning (100% solved)

The charge nurse is aware that the hospital has a disaster preparedness plan for such incidents. Which key components should the nurse expect to be included in the plan? (Select all that apply.) correct answers -Security, documentation, and resource allocation. -Client care, communication, and safety. -Effective triage strategy for clients. Nina is a new graduate nurse that started orientation six weeks ago in the emergency department. After receiving disaster training, which statement indicates that Nina needs additional disaster orientation? correct answers Any situation that creates an environment that endangers healthcare workers. Correct When setting up decontamination tents, it is imperative to set up a flow that includes which areas? (Select all the apply.) correct answers -Set up an initial triage, a decontamination area, second triage, and treatment area. -Set up a fast track area for clients with life threatening injuries that would allow delivering basic life-saving treatment during decontamination. The S.T.A.R.T. adult triage is a system that contains four triage categories that are color-coded. The nurse explains that all clients are assessed, identified, and tagged according to 1 of 4 colors, each color representing the severity of injury. When instructed to select the appropriate order from least to worst categories, which sequence indicates the nurses understand the triage process? correct answers Green, yellow, red, black. After explaining the triage system, the nurse clarifies the clinical parameters that are used to evaluate each client before deciding what color of tag to use. Assessments and observations are categorized in four words; observe, palpate, listen, and smell. Based on the S.T.A.R.T. adult triage system, which assessments demonstrate the appropriate triage assignment? (Select all that apply.) correct answers -Presence of spontaneous breathing and respiratory rate less than 30 breaths per minute with an open fracture = Yellow. -Extensive body injuries or burns that impact the client's ability to survive = Black. Those who are able to ambulate by themselves and who have superficial lacerations = Green. -Shock, airway obstruction, third-degree burns over 75% of body = Red. The charge nurse explains to the hospital staff that they may be required decontaminate clients because it is the first step when responding to any chemical incident. Which statements accurately reflect the staff members' understanding of client decontamination? (Select all that apply.) correct answers -There are two types of client decontamination always performed by first responders to not affect the way the hospitals set up the triage. Correct -Client decontamination is a process that leads to removal of something on a client that will affect the client or healthcare providers. Correct Most of the HAZMAT team is aware of the principles of decontamination: decontaminate as soon as possible, decontaminate by priority, and decontaminate only what is necessary and as far forward as possible. correct answers Avoid direct contact with chemicals if possible. Correct