Author Question: A small rural community is struck by a natural disaster. What is the first thing that the public ... (Read 76 times)

jenna1 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A small rural community is struck by a natural disaster. What is the first thing that the public health nurses should do?

1. Go door-to-door to identify the injured.
2. Notify the American Red Cross.
3. Activate the emergency preparedness plan.
4. Begin triage of victims.

Question 2

Providing women who may become pregnant with statewide safe eating guidelines for fish is an example of which of the following?

1. Obesity prevention
2. Primary health prevention
3. Secondary health prevention
4. Tertiary health prevention

cat123 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3

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1 This action is likely the third priority on this list, depending on the plan and the numbers of responders.
2 This action is likely the lowest priority on this list, but may be done concurrently with other more pressing actions as assigned by the plan.
3 The priority is to implement the emergency plan so that responders know who is responsible for what actions and services and so that duplication of effort does not occur.
4 This action is likely the second priority on this list, but depends on the role assigned the PHNs by the emergency planners.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 2

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1 Eating fish is recommended as part of a healthful diet.
2 Primary prevention is aimed at decreasing mercury and/or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposure of the pregnant woman and the developing fetus. Mercury is known to cause neurological system damage, including damage to the growing brain. Prenatal PCB exposure is associated with low birth weight and developmental delays.
3 Secondary prevention is aimed at screening for toxic exposures.
4 Tertiary prevention is aimed at treating infants and children who have suffered toxic exposures.