Several victims of a suspected biologic attack are brought into ...

[ericka1]

Several victims of a suspected biologic attack are brought into the emergency department. Which type of personal protective equipment should be provided to these victims?
 
  1. mask
  2. gown
  3. gloves
  4. goggles

Question 2

The nurse is assessing victims of a building collapse. Ambulances are nearby and a shelter has been set up with carts, chairs, tables, and refreshments for the victims. The nurse is most likely working within which decontamination zone?
 
  1. cold
  2. warm
  3. control
  4. hot

[AngeliqueG]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

In the event of a biologic attack, victims should be isolated from others or have some device to cover the nose and mouth to prevent the transmission of the organism. The victims should be wearing a mask. A gown, gloves, and goggles would not be indicated at this time.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1

The cold zone is considered the safe zone. It is adjacent to the warm zone and is the area where a more in-depth triage of victims would occur. Survivors may find shelter in this area, and the command and control vehicles as well as emergency transport vehicles would be found here. The warm zone is adjacent to the hot zone. This is where decontamination of victims or triage and emergency treatment take place. The site where a weapon was released or contamination occurred is called the hot zone. It is considered to be contaminated, and only those persons in the appropriate personal protective equipment may enter this zone.