A hospital administrator receives a call that mass casualty ...

[james9437]

A hospital administrator receives a call that mass casualty shootings have occurred at several different locations within the city. Early information indicates that up to 50 victims may be arriving at the hospital starting within minutes.
 
  What action should the administrator take? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Mobilize the hospital incident command system.
  2. Notify other administrators and order a rapid needs assessment in all critical areas.
  3. Authorize the implementation of the hospital's disaster plan.
  4. Call the emergency department and ask the charge nurse if the department has received any clients.
  5. Conduct a risk assessment to see if the hospital is vulnerable to attack.

Question 2

Group like activities to maximize the limited time to attend to them.
 
  1. Restocking the medication cart
  2. Ordering stock medications from the pharmacy
  3. Calling for extra linen from laundry
  4. Making sure clients have adequate linens
  5. E-mailing a colleague a question about the schedule
  6. Searching the Internet for an unfamiliar client diagnosis

[frogdreck123456]

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3
Rationale 1: This is a disaster situation and incident command is essential.
Rationale 2: A rapid needs assessment is essential so that quick action can be taken to fill as many of those needs as possible.
Rationale 3: The administrator must be proactive in initiating the disaster plan.
Rationale 4: If this is a real disaster, it is unlikely that the charge nurse has time to come to the phone.
Rationale 5: This risk assessment should have already been done.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1 and 2, 3 and 4, 5, and 6
Explanation: Similar tasks should be done together to maximize the potential time to complete the task. The goal
is to prioritize to make the most out of little time.

[james9437]

Thank you

[frogdreck123456]

Happy to help you