In a city where tornadoes have been known to strike, an emergency siren sounds, suggesting to its citizens that an emergency is imminent. What should a community/public health nurse do first?
a. Call every family member and tell them to come home immediately.
b. Call the local civil defense office for specific instructions for the nurse's agency.
c. Follow the disaster plan of the local emergency management agency.
d. Start driving to the hospital and prepare to care for the injured.
Question 2
Floods have hit a small town on the Mississippi many times. The last time, a levee broke, and there was extensive property damage, as well as several deaths. What should be the first preparation that the nurse should make before another flood hits?
a. Create child care centers.
b. Establish morgue facilities.
c. Plan for a parking area for rescue workers.
d. Practice the nurse's personal family response plan.
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