Author Question: In addition to the activities of the Department of Homeland Security, which of the following ... (Read 38 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

In addition to the activities of the Department of Homeland Security, which of the following agencies has as its mission to ensure that the nation is well prepared to respond to an act of terrorism?

A. AMA
B. Red Cross
C. CDC
D. Salvation Army

Question 2

When assessing for deep vein thrombosis, the most reliable finding for the nurse to consider is:

A. A positive Homans' sign
B. Pallor to the distal area
C. Edema noted in the extremity
D. Tenderness and warmth on palpation

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
C. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the leading federal agency designed to protect the health and safety of people at home and abroad. The CDC's mission is to ensure that the nation is well prepared to respond to an act of terrorism.
A. The American Medical Association developed a series of National Disaster Life Support courses designed to provide a uniform, coordinated approach to All-Hazards disaster management
B. The CDC and the American Red Cross are advocates of preparedness and coordination of prompt, effective emergency efforts. This preparedness coordination goes far beyond these individual agencies and includes outreach to other agencies or groups through mutual aid agreements.
D. Other agencies provide clothing (e.g., department stores, the Salvation Army, Goodwill).

Answer to Question 2

D
B and D. Signs and symptoms of DVT include a swollen extremity; pain; warm, cyanotic skin; and temperature elevation.
A. Fewer than 20 of clients exhibit a positive Homans' sign.
C. Edema of the extremity may or may not occur.