RNSG 2221 - Exam 3 Study Guide.

RNSG 2221 - Exam 3 Study Guide/RNSG 2221 - Exam 3 Study Guide. Information for Exam III will come from the following areas: Chapters 11, 13, 15-22, and questions from Unit 1 and Unit 2. Please review Unit 1 and Unit 2 blueprint also. 1. Apply the key terms in each chapter to meet the identified learning outcomes. Look these up 2. Why is it necessary for nurses to be prepared for an emergency, especially a terrorist attack? A nurse needs to be able to respond quickly and decisively should an act of terrorism occur. Not only do you need to provide quality care for the victims and ensure your own safety but, as a key player in an emergency, you’re expected to take a leadership role during a public health crisis. 3. Emergency preparedness. Mass casualty incidents. PG 274 Mass Casualty Incident- a disaster situation that results in a large number of victims who need the response of multiple organizations. In the high numbers of mass casualties a nurse shifts to paradigm (change priorities into doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. The care is given to those patients who have the greatest chance of survival. 4. What is the #1 priority in any emergency situation (natural disaster, terrorist attack, etc.)? 275