NSG 444 Exam 3 2026 Exam
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In the work setting, what is the nurse's primary responsibility in preparing
for the management of disasters, including natural disasters and
bioterrorism incidents?
a) knowing the agency's emergency response plan
b) being aware of the signs and symptoms of potential agents of
bioterrorism
,c) knowing how and what to report to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
d) making ethical decisions about exposing self to potentially lethal
substances - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
In preparing for disasters, the RN should be aware of the emergency
response plan. The plan gives guidance that includes the roles of team
members, responsibilities of reporting. Signs and symptoms of exposure to
many agents will mimic common complaints such as flulike symptoms.
Discussions with colleagues and supervisors may help the individual nurse
to sort through ethical dilemma related to potential danger to self.
A group of people arrive at the emergency department by private car. The
all have periorbital swelling, coughing and tightness in the throat. There is a
strong odor emanating from their clothes. They report exposure to a "gas
bomb" that was set off in their house. Which action is the priority?
a) measure vital signs and listen to lung sounds
b) direct patient to the decontamination area
c) alert security about possible terrorism activity
, d) direct patient to cold or clean zones for immediate treatment - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔B.
Decontamination in a specified area is the priority. Performing assessments
delay decontamination and does not protect the total environment.
Personnel should do personal protective equipment before assisting with
decontamination or assessing the patients. The patients must undergo
decontamination before entering cold or clean areas. The nurse should
notify the charge nurse or nurse manager about communicating with
security regarding potential terrorist activities.
The nurse is working in the triage area of an emergency department, and
the following four patients approach the triage desk at the same time. List
the order in which the nurse will assess these patients.
1. An ambulatory, dazed 25 year old with a bandaged head wound
2. An irritable newborn with fever, petechiae, and nuchal ridgity
3. A 35 year old jogger with a tqisted ankle who has a pedal pulse and no
deformity
4. A 50 year old woman with moderate abdominal pain and occasional
vomiting
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Questions and Correct Answers |
New Update
In the work setting, what is the nurse's primary responsibility in preparing
for the management of disasters, including natural disasters and
bioterrorism incidents?
a) knowing the agency's emergency response plan
b) being aware of the signs and symptoms of potential agents of
bioterrorism
,c) knowing how and what to report to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
d) making ethical decisions about exposing self to potentially lethal
substances - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔A.
In preparing for disasters, the RN should be aware of the emergency
response plan. The plan gives guidance that includes the roles of team
members, responsibilities of reporting. Signs and symptoms of exposure to
many agents will mimic common complaints such as flulike symptoms.
Discussions with colleagues and supervisors may help the individual nurse
to sort through ethical dilemma related to potential danger to self.
A group of people arrive at the emergency department by private car. The
all have periorbital swelling, coughing and tightness in the throat. There is a
strong odor emanating from their clothes. They report exposure to a "gas
bomb" that was set off in their house. Which action is the priority?
a) measure vital signs and listen to lung sounds
b) direct patient to the decontamination area
c) alert security about possible terrorism activity
, d) direct patient to cold or clean zones for immediate treatment - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔B.
Decontamination in a specified area is the priority. Performing assessments
delay decontamination and does not protect the total environment.
Personnel should do personal protective equipment before assisting with
decontamination or assessing the patients. The patients must undergo
decontamination before entering cold or clean areas. The nurse should
notify the charge nurse or nurse manager about communicating with
security regarding potential terrorist activities.
The nurse is working in the triage area of an emergency department, and
the following four patients approach the triage desk at the same time. List
the order in which the nurse will assess these patients.
1. An ambulatory, dazed 25 year old with a bandaged head wound
2. An irritable newborn with fever, petechiae, and nuchal ridgity
3. A 35 year old jogger with a tqisted ankle who has a pedal pulse and no
deformity
4. A 50 year old woman with moderate abdominal pain and occasional
vomiting
3
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STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
