Nursing Care During a Disaster
Questions and Correct Answers.
Which terms are stages in the process of emergency management? Select all that apply. -
Answer Mitigation
Planning
Recovery
Response
Which populations are most likely to be at high risk during a disaster? Select all that apply. -
Answer Families living on a ranch
Retirement village
Prison inmates
English language learners
Inner-city apartment dwellers
Nurses can participate in which stages of emergency management? Select all that apply. -
Answer Planning
Mitigation/Prevention
Preparedness
Recovery
Response
Which event is most likely to become a disaster? - Answer Large resort hotel fire during peak
tourist season in a remote area
The school nurse wants to help at-risk students and their families prepare for the upcoming
hurricane season. Which is the most critical action for the nurse to take? - Answer Provide
information and resources on planning
Which prevention activity is most appropriate for the nurse to take in a flood-prone
community? - Answer Work with city leaders to find new housing for families living in a
flood-prone housing development
The clinic nurse is concerned about the death of several clients due to carbon monoxide
poisoning after a recent two-week power outage due to a hurricane. The nurse identifies several
activities that might make a positive impact in the community. Click to specify in which stage of
Questions and Correct Answers.
Which terms are stages in the process of emergency management? Select all that apply. -
Answer Mitigation
Planning
Recovery
Response
Which populations are most likely to be at high risk during a disaster? Select all that apply. -
Answer Families living on a ranch
Retirement village
Prison inmates
English language learners
Inner-city apartment dwellers
Nurses can participate in which stages of emergency management? Select all that apply. -
Answer Planning
Mitigation/Prevention
Preparedness
Recovery
Response
Which event is most likely to become a disaster? - Answer Large resort hotel fire during peak
tourist season in a remote area
The school nurse wants to help at-risk students and their families prepare for the upcoming
hurricane season. Which is the most critical action for the nurse to take? - Answer Provide
information and resources on planning
Which prevention activity is most appropriate for the nurse to take in a flood-prone
community? - Answer Work with city leaders to find new housing for families living in a
flood-prone housing development
The clinic nurse is concerned about the death of several clients due to carbon monoxide
poisoning after a recent two-week power outage due to a hurricane. The nurse identifies several
activities that might make a positive impact in the community. Click to specify in which stage of
