The term used during a pandemic disaster that refers to the attempt to contain germs by limiting socialization and personal interactions is ___________.
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
The emergency preparedness term that is used to describe the process of limiting the emergency situation within a well-defined area is ___________.
Fill in the blank with the correct words.
Health care professionals have been activated to respond to a disaster, and the registered nurse who is coordinating the effort realizes that: (Select all that apply.)
a. in the event of a mass casualty incident, care is prioritized to those who have the greatest chance of surviving.
b. communities should use their own resources first to attempt to stabilize and organize the response.
c. state assistance occurs any time a disaster occurs, regardless of the community's resources.
d. the emergency operating plan developed by one central agency rather than individual facilities should be put into operation.
e. strict protocols regarding the use of resources must be followed.
In the preparedness phase for disasters, the community plans for a possible terrorist attack using anthrax as the weapon of destruction. What treatments and/or preparations would be needed?
a. Vaccines and Level B Personal Protection Equipment (PPE)
b. Treatment for burns, decontamination, and Level A PPE
c. Social distance determination, decontamination for radioactive fallout
d. Identify and detect incendiary devices, treatment for burns and propellants
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