Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness

HESI RN · Disaster Management and Emergency Preparedness

Question 1 of 86

Which report introduced the concept of health promotion?

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Question 2 of 86

A community is experiencing the Honeymoon phase following a disaster. Which of the following is most likely to occur in the community?

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Question 3 of 86

Match each infection below with the intermediate host involved in transmission: Diphyllobothriasis

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Question 4 of 86

When working with the community, recognizable nomenclature is important for:

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Question 5 of 86

What is the central difference between home health care and other types of health care?

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Question 6 of 86

All the following statements regarding the trace element iodine are true EXCEPT

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Question 7 of 86

For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Initial blood pressure screening

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Question 8 of 86

In which practice area were the first public health nurses (PHNs) in Canada employed?

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Question 9 of 86

A home health nurse (HHN) in training states, "I don't understand why we have to collaborate with so many other disciplines. Doesn't this conflict with the concept of holistic nursing practice?" What would be the best response by an experienced colleague?

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Question 10 of 86

Nursing leadership competencies in disaster planning and crisis management encompass which of the following domains? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 11 of 86

Which situation most closely represents the focus of public health nursing?

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Question 12 of 86

What is the main achievement of the Community Health Nurses Association of Canada

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Question 13 of 86

Which process will the nurse involved in a research study utilize to protect participant autonomy and informed consent?

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Question 14 of 86

Match each of the descriptions below with the correct arthropod parasite: Vector for epidemic typhus and relapsing fever

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Question 15 of 86

The ability to access, comprehend, evaluate, and communicate information as a way to promote, maintain and improve health in a variety of settings across the life-course is defined as:

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Question 16 of 86

Which change is the primary explanation for life expectancy increasing so notably since the early 1900s?

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Question 17 of 86

Match each set of symptoms and signs with the dietary deficiency: Dermatitis, diarrhea, and delirium

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Question 18 of 86

Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Candidiasis

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Question 19 of 86

The Industrial Revolution caused earlier caregiving approachesÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Âwhere care was provided by families, friends, and neighboursÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã¢â‚¬Âto become inadequate because of constantly increasing

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Question 20 of 86

Depression can be caused or exacerbated by drugs used in the treatment of hypertension. Which of the following statements about this type of depression is true?

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Question 21 of 86

Which activity is an example of the "advocate" role of the community health nurse?

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Question 22 of 86

Which activity would the community nurse perform during the recovery phase of the disaster management cycle?

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Question 23 of 86

In outbreak investigation, a line list is used to:

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Question 24 of 86

Which of the following statements about the risks and benefits of postmenopausal hormonal replacement therapy is true?

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Question 25 of 86

What is an example of self-efficacy?

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Question 26 of 86

Correct statements concerning fluoridation of drinking water include all the following EXCEPT

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Question 27 of 86

Match the following ethnic groups with the disease for which it would be most appropriate to institute a screening program: Germans

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Question 28 of 86

Which statement best describes the concept of public health?

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Question 29 of 86

Match the following: Rickets

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Question 30 of 86

In his document entitled Achieving Health for All: A Framework for Health Promotion, Epp supported a community and policy focus in health promotion. What did he recommend?

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Question 31 of 86

Which public health service best represents primary prevention?

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Question 32 of 86

An employee in a laboratory drops a flask, resulting in the chemical splashing into her eyes. What is the agent in this scenario?

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Question 33 of 86

Which action would the nurse perform while engaged in the mitigation phase of disaster management?

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Question 34 of 86

Which of the following questions should be considered in the hospital gap analysis survey of clinical operations readiness in the event of a disaster? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 35 of 86

Match each of the descriptions below with the correct arthropod parasite: Burrows under the skin

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Question 36 of 86

All the following statements about occupational health in the U.S. are true EXCEPT

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Question 37 of 86

Influenza vaccine is generally recommended for which of the following groups?

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Question 38 of 86

Surveillance for healthcare-associated infection should be conducted by:

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Question 39 of 86

A public health nurse is working with community members to develop a walking trail to encourage residents

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Question 40 of 86

Data on healthcare-associated infection are usually presented as a:

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Question 41 of 86

Which type of thinking is most reflective of looking at a macroscopic, big-picture population focus?

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Question 42 of 86

The nurse is assessing a 6-year-old child at the scene of a school bus accident and notes that the child has a broken lind and a deep cut to the neck.Which color triage tag will the nurse assign to the child using the JumpSTART triage system?

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Question 43 of 86

The Joint Commission's (TJC's) emergency management accreditation standards call for hospitals to sustain disaster operations for at least ______ hours.

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Question 44 of 86

Which of the following best describes community health nursing?

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Question 45 of 86

Select the reservoir for each of the diseases below: Enterobiasis

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Question 46 of 86

For the community health nurse (CHN) who plans to move from an urban centre to a rural region of the country, which one of the following statements should be included in the advice on preparing for role alterations?

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Question 47 of 86

Match each of the descriptions below with the correct worm: Infection of man by this worm in the larval stage is termed cysticercosis

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Question 48 of 86

Which of the following statements about the treatment of hypertension is true?

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Question 49 of 86

Which of the following is used as a measurement of population health?

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Question 50 of 86

A disadvantage of conducting continuous surveillance is:

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Question 51 of 86

An older individual attends an exercise class in the community's parks and recreation facility at the recommendation of their primary provider. At a follow-up appointment, the client tells the nurse in the primary care office that they are unable to perform several of the exercises due to problems with vertigo and have stopped attending the classes. The nurse determines that the client is experiencing which type of negative enabling factor?

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Question 52 of 86

Which was a very important factor in the success of early visiting nurses?

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Question 53 of 86

Which of the following statements about inflammatory bowel disease is true?

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Question 54 of 86

For each situation below, choose the approximate risk of transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): Risk to a hospital worker following a single needle-stick from an HIV-infected patient

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Question 55 of 86

Diseases that are transmitted chiefly from person to person include

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Question 56 of 86

The main purpose of outbreak investigation is to:

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Question 57 of 86

Which of the following statements concerning the ELISA test for the presence of antibodies to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV; the AIDS virus) is true?

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Question 58 of 86

All the following are dietary determinants of plasma lipid levels EXCEPT

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Question 59 of 86

The nursing leadership role once the all-hazards preparedness plan is completed is to:

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Question 60 of 86

A community health nurse (CHN) is demonstrating the use of a peak flow meter to help children with chronic asthma recognize when they need to use a rescue inhaler. What is the level of prevention represented by this activity?

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Question 61 of 86

In outbreak terminology a vehicle is defined as:

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Question 62 of 86

A disaster is a sudden event that can cause great destruction and human suffering and often

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Question 63 of 86

Which combination of leadership is recommended for chairing an emergency management committee?

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Question 64 of 86

When does disaster management begin?

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Question 65 of 86

A densely populated urban area has a high prevalence of obesity among the residents. The local government is partnering with the health department to build parks and recreation centers to promote physical activity. Which of the following is the most likely system-related barrier the program faces?

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Question 66 of 86

Epidemics of typhus fever have been associated with war and famine for several centuries. What factor was most important in the control of such epidemics following the end of World War II?

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Question 67 of 86

A health centre administrator is in the process of hiring a new community health nurse (CHN). Which statement by a potential employee would raise the greatest concern for the employer?

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Question 68 of 86

Match the following: Hemolytic anemia in premature infants

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Question 69 of 86

For each disease, indicate the material in which the infectious agent is transmitted from the infected host: Pertussis

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Question 70 of 86

For each preventive health measure or concern, select the age range with which it is associated: Routine blood testing

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Question 71 of 86

A nurse learns about a huge disaster a few states away. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?

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Question 72 of 86

Which of the following statements about the use of nicotinecontaining chewing gum to help cigarette smokers quit smoking is true?

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Question 73 of 86

What are the major roles of nursing leadership in disaster planning? (Select all that apply.)

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Question 74 of 86

Adverse reactions reported following administration of pertussis vaccine include

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Question 75 of 86

A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster management. Which of the following events would the nurse anticipate occurring?

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Question 76 of 86

Which community health nursing activity demonstrates tertiary prevention related to mental health?

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Question 77 of 86

For each disease, choose the most effective or principal means of control: St. Louis encephalitis

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Question 78 of 86

Using the six steps of disaster risk assessment to determine a community's hazard risk, which question would the nurse ask during step 3, vulnerability assessment?

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Question 79 of 86

Which of the following best defines a disaster?

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Question 80 of 86

A nurse using the intervention mapping framework to plan a community health program has selected activities to meet program goals. What is the next step in the framework?

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Question 81 of 86

Passive immunization is the major means of prevention of which of the following diseases?

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Question 82 of 86

Match the following ethnic groups with the disease for which it would be most appropriate to institute a screening program: Chinese

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Question 83 of 86

Match each description to the proper trace element: Cofactor for vitamin B12

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Question 84 of 86

Which of the following organizations would direct nurses' response to a countywide disaster?

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Question 85 of 86

All the following statements about diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus are true EXCEPT

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Question 86 of 86

After a house fire, a 4-year-old child begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

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