Author Question: A community hospital has been notified of a plane crash that occurred during a local air show. Which ... (Read 79 times)

hbsimmons88 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A community hospital has been notified of a plane crash that occurred during a local air show. Which information will the hospital leadership need to prepare for the crash victims?

Select all that apply.

1. Number of families who live in the community
2. Number of available beds in the hospital
3. Telephone list of staff to be called in to work immediately
4. Amount of intravenous fluids and emergency medications
5. List of current patients who can be immediately discharged

Question 2

The administrator of a multihospital healthcare system contacts the National Response Framework (NRF) for help with managing care for victims of a flood. What assistance should the administrator expect to receive from this organization?

: Select all that apply.

1. Standing orders used when caring for victims of a flood
2. Information about local relief agencies available to assist
3. Frequency in which the area has flooded over the last 10 years
4. Amount of time a flood victim can withstand submersion in cold water
5. Names of organizations within the private sector who can help the victims

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2, 3, 4, 5

Hospitals must be constantly aware of the number of beds available, which patients may be discharged, staffing, equipment, other resources, and their overall ability to manage casualties quickly. Knowing the number of families who live in the community will not help with planning for the victims of this disaster.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2, 5

The NRF is a national effort designed to integrate resources of the local, state, and federal governments and includes voluntary relief agencies, the private sector, and international resources if needed to provide assistance to communities following natural or human-generated disasters. The NRF does not supply statistics about disasters or specific information about caring for victims of emergencies or disasters.