An outbreak of smallpox has followed a national sporting event. ...

[Melani1276]

An outbreak of smallpox has followed a national sporting event. Terrorist activity is suspected. How would this event be categorized?
 
  1. As a natural, biologic disaster
  2. As a man-made, chemical disaster
  3. As a natural, radiological disaster
  4. As a man-made, biologic disaster

Question 2

The nurse prepares the medication ordered for the client. The nurse asks the nurse assistant to give the medication when the client receives breakfast and to report on the task at its completion. The nurse assistant agrees.
 
  Which component of the steps of delegation was violated by this request? 1. Defining the task
  2. Deciding on the delegate
  3. Determining the task
  4. Reaching agreement

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Answer to Question 1

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Rationale 1: Since terrorism is involved, it is not a natural disaster.
Rationale 2: Since the substance used was smallpox, it is not a chemical disaster.
Rationale 3: Since the substance used was smallpox, it is not a radiological disaster and it is not natural.
Rationale 4: The dispersion of the biologic agent in this case is thought to be man-made.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: The task was defined, but is inappropriate.
Rationale 2: The violation occurred at the step of deciding on a delegate. Nurse assistants cannot administer medications.
Rationale 3: The task was determined, but is inappropriate.
Rationale 4: The nurse and nurse assistant reached agreement, but the delegation was inappropriate.
Global Rationale:

[Melani1276]

Correct answers!

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