NSG 444: Topic 12 Emergency Preparedness

Question 1

What are the six critical areas of emergency response according to The Joint Commission (TJC)?

Accepted Answer

Patient clinical support activities, Utilities management, Resources and assets, Communication, Safety and security, Staff responsibilities

Question 2

What is the first priority for disaster response?

Accepted Answer

infrastructure recovery, working with FEMA

Question 3

Does HIPAA require a disaster recovery plan?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What does a yellow patient mean?

Accepted Answer

YELLOW: (Delayed) serious injuries but not immediately life-threatening.

Question 5

What are the 2 main types of disasters?

Accepted Answer

Natural, Man-made

Question 6

What are the five 5 disaster responses?

Accepted Answer

prevention, recovery, response, preparedness, mitigation

Question 7

What is the RN role in disaster?

Accepted Answer

monitor ongoing physical and mental health, assess and triage victims

Question 8

What are the categories of disasters in healthcare?

Accepted Answer

nuclear, biological, chemical

Question 9

Does the law require nurses to respond in disaster situations?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

What is a hospital's first response to a disaster scenario?

Accepted Answer

Triage and initial stabilization

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