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mia

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The National Weather Service has announced the likelihood of a large snow event in a major metropolitan area. For which type of health problem should the nurses in the emergency department prepare?
 
  1. stress-related injuries
  2. crushing injuries
  3. myocardial infarctions
  4. burns

Question 2

During a disaster preparedness presentation, the nurse learns about the harmful effects of a dirty bomb. Which treatment should the nurse realize will preserve life in the event of this disaster?
 
  1. support for the patient who will develop radiation sickness
  2. heart-lung transplant
  3. liver transplant
  4. bone marrow transplant


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3

Overexertion and exhaustion are major problems during the snow shoveling following a major snowstorm. The exertion required to shovel heavy snow in the extreme cold can cause myocardial infarction. Stress-related injuries would result from a situation that promoted anxiety. Crushing injuries would result from something falling on individuals. Snow does not meet those criteria. Burn injuries will not accompany snowfall.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 4

Radiation sickness results from exposure to a dirty bomb. While this condition can be deadly, it is survivable with bone marrow transplantation. While the provision of support is important for patients who have developed radiation sickness, it does not directly preserve life. Transplantation of a heart, lung, or liver will not reduce the damage caused by the radiation exposure of a dirty bomb.


mia

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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