NUFT 442 COMMUNITY EXAM 3
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (ATI CH 7, 8, 9)
ANSWERED CORRECTLY TO SCORE A+
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Term
The community health nurse is teaching a community information
session about substance use. Which of the following substances
should the nurse include in the teaching about depressants? (Select
all that apply)
a. MDMA (ecstasy)
b. Barbiturates
c. Methamphetamine
d. Chloral hydrate
e.Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B, D, E
MDMA (ecstasy) is a hallucinogen.
Methamphetamine is a stimulant.
Benzodiazepines are other listed depressants.
review substance categories in ATI on p 62
ANS: B, D, E
The disaster kit should have at least 3 days' supply of food (not 1 day), water,
clothing, and hygiene items per person.
Batteries may be helpful in a disaster are not essential items to include in the
disaster kit.
review disaster kits and other aspects of disaster planning on pg. 74
,ANS: D
(A) is during the response phase. Review what the NRF is and when it is activated.
(B)is during the preparedness phase.
(C) occurs during disaster planning.
(D) is during the prevention phase. Other suggestions during the prevention
phase include increasing surveillance and strengthening public health processes
such as immunizations, isolation, and quarantine.
review the disaster management cycle on pages 73-74
ANS: C
Hantavirus is a category C agent of bioterrorism. The virus is found in rodent
feces; when infected feces becomes airborne, humans could inhale it. Early
symptoms of hantavirus include chills, fever, and muscle aches. Later
symptoms (1-2 days after onset) include dry cough, headache, nausea,
vomiting, and shortness of breath. Hantavirus is most prevalent in rural areas.
Campers are likely to catch the virus because tents rest on the ground. The
virus cannot be
spread between humans.
(see ATI ch 8 ppt, slide 4)
Don't know?
, 2 of 78
Term
A newly hired nurse is learning about her role in disaster
planning, response and recovery. Which of the following are
included within disaster planning?
a. Perform triage
b. Evaluate the efficiency, response time, and safety of disaster drills
c. Provide and coordinate care in shelters
d. Make home visits and reassess the health care needs of
the population
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B
Performing triage is part of disaster response.
Provide and coordinate care in shelters and making home visits to reassess
needs are part of disaster recovery.
Review the roles of community health nurses throughout the disaster
management cycle on pg. 74
ANS: C
Screening individuals for substance use disorders is secondary level of
prevention.
Monitoring pharmacological management and providing emotional support to
recovering substance users and their families are tertiary prevention.
review strategies to reduce substance use disorders and levels of prevention
in ATI on pp 63-64
PRACTICE QUESTIONS (ATI CH 7, 8, 9)
ANSWERED CORRECTLY TO SCORE A+
,1 of 78
Term
The community health nurse is teaching a community information
session about substance use. Which of the following substances
should the nurse include in the teaching about depressants? (Select
all that apply)
a. MDMA (ecstasy)
b. Barbiturates
c. Methamphetamine
d. Chloral hydrate
e.Gamma Hydroxybutyrate (GHB)
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B, D, E
MDMA (ecstasy) is a hallucinogen.
Methamphetamine is a stimulant.
Benzodiazepines are other listed depressants.
review substance categories in ATI on p 62
ANS: B, D, E
The disaster kit should have at least 3 days' supply of food (not 1 day), water,
clothing, and hygiene items per person.
Batteries may be helpful in a disaster are not essential items to include in the
disaster kit.
review disaster kits and other aspects of disaster planning on pg. 74
,ANS: D
(A) is during the response phase. Review what the NRF is and when it is activated.
(B)is during the preparedness phase.
(C) occurs during disaster planning.
(D) is during the prevention phase. Other suggestions during the prevention
phase include increasing surveillance and strengthening public health processes
such as immunizations, isolation, and quarantine.
review the disaster management cycle on pages 73-74
ANS: C
Hantavirus is a category C agent of bioterrorism. The virus is found in rodent
feces; when infected feces becomes airborne, humans could inhale it. Early
symptoms of hantavirus include chills, fever, and muscle aches. Later
symptoms (1-2 days after onset) include dry cough, headache, nausea,
vomiting, and shortness of breath. Hantavirus is most prevalent in rural areas.
Campers are likely to catch the virus because tents rest on the ground. The
virus cannot be
spread between humans.
(see ATI ch 8 ppt, slide 4)
Don't know?
, 2 of 78
Term
A newly hired nurse is learning about her role in disaster
planning, response and recovery. Which of the following are
included within disaster planning?
a. Perform triage
b. Evaluate the efficiency, response time, and safety of disaster drills
c. Provide and coordinate care in shelters
d. Make home visits and reassess the health care needs of
the population
Give this one a try later!
ANS: B
Performing triage is part of disaster response.
Provide and coordinate care in shelters and making home visits to reassess
needs are part of disaster recovery.
Review the roles of community health nurses throughout the disaster
management cycle on pg. 74
ANS: C
Screening individuals for substance use disorders is secondary level of
prevention.
Monitoring pharmacological management and providing emotional support to
recovering substance users and their families are tertiary prevention.
review strategies to reduce substance use disorders and levels of prevention
in ATI on pp 63-64
