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Natural events, disadters and mass casualties
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which term indicates that blizzard, heavy snow, heavy freezing rain, or heavy sleet may occur in the next 12-48 hours? | Winter storm watch |
| What does the nurse identify as the leading cause of death related to winter storms? | Transportation accidents |
| Which is a characteristic of freezing rain? | -Forms a coating or glaze of ice -Can freeze to trees, cars, and roads - Falls onto a surface whose temperature is below freezing |
| Which weather-related condition in the United States has the highest annual associated mortality? | Heat |
| The nurse is most likely to care for patients with which conditions following a volcanic eruption? | -Eye debris -Skin irritation - Breathing difficulty |
| The nurse identifies that populations living in which areas are most prone to significant earthquakes? | The fault lines in California |
| The emergency department nurse heard on the radio that an area experienced an F4 tornado. Which degree of cumulative damage does the nurse expect? | Severe |
| In the immediate aftermath of a tornado disaster, which type of injury is the nurse most likely to treat? | Blunt trauma from flying debris |
| Which teaching will the nurse provide to a community who is preparing before hurricane season? | -Buy drinking water. -Make plans for pets. -Gather flashlights and batteries. -Trim trees so branches do not fly into home. |
| The nurse should plan to advise which coastal residents to evacuate when planning for a hurricane? | -One who lives near a river -One who lives in a mobile home -One who lives on a small island offshore -One who lives on the top floor of a high rise building on the coast |
| Which information will the nurse give to a person who asks about leaving their home in a car during a flood? | Move to the highest area of your home and call for help. |
| Which does the nurse identify as accurate regarding licensure to practice in another state during an emergency? | Emergency licensure arrangements can be made by a State Board of Nursing, if the Board determines more nurses are needed. |
| Who is at highest risk for disease and health disorders following a flood? | Person who stayed in a shelter for several days |
| Which fire extinguisher(s) does the nurse recommend a person buy that are useful to extinguish small and minor vehicle fires? | Class B and Class C |
| Which principle associated with RACE does the nurse teach? | RACE actions are to be sequentially followed. |
| What is the origin of most forest fires? | people |
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