When writing a disaster plan for implementation during a mass casualty
incident (MCI), which percentage of victims often require admission to
the hospital for further treatment?
(Ans- 30%
In a mass casualty situation, which is the facility-level organizational
model for disaster management used by the hospital or long-term care
facility?
(Ans- Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)
Which type of health care does a person who is "worried well" require?
Select all that apply. One, some, or all responses may be correct.
(Ans- Evaluation, reassurance, preventative treatment
Which health care personnel working at an emergency operation center
(EOC) is responsible for calling the infectious disease health care
provider during a mass casualty swine flu outbreak if the need is
identified?
(Ans- Medical command physician
Which medical relief team would the nurse expect to help health care
facilities that face personnel shortages during a mass casualty event?
(Ans- Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
, In which phase of the disaster management continuum would the nurse
state are developing emergency response plans in case of an
earthquake alert is included?
(Ans- Preparedness
Which personnel are responsible for identifying the need for and calling
in specialty trained providers in emergencies?
(Ans- Medical command physician
Which role does the "doorkeeper" enact in a critical incident stress
debriefing (CISD) team?
(Ans- Talking with anyone who leaves the session early in an effort to
have him or her return or accept follow-up
How often should a health care facility that is Joint Commission
accredited plan to test the emergency preparedness plan?
(Ans- Twice a year
Which type of emergency assessment is being performed when the
nurse is inserting a gastric tube and arranging for diagnostic studies for
a client who sustained injuries after a bus accident?
(Ans- Focused adjuncts