Author Question: A nurse learns about a huge disaster a few states away. Which of the following actions by the nurse ... (Read 83 times)

karlynnae · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

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?

a. Contributing funds to any charity that is assisting the victims
b. Driving over to the area and volunteering to assist
c. Sending clothes and food to the area for distribution
d. Training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer

Question 2

A nurse is assessing persons arriving at a shelter following a disaster. Which of the following would be the first action the nurse should take?

a. Limit the amount of equipment and medications brought into the shelter.
b. Determine if the person has a psychological condition requiring special attention.
c. Assess if this type of facility is appropriate for the person.
d. Provide medical care for persons as if they were in a hospital.