A siren goes off in the middle of Millerstown, suggesting to its citizens an emergency that is imminent. Living where tornadoes have been known to strike, what should the 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 for the agency.
D. Jump into the nurse's car and start driving to the hospital, ready to deal with injuries.
Question 2
A 69-year-old woman applied for admission to a nursing home because she was no longer able to care for herself and her home. At this time, she was not eligible for Medicaid. What is the probable reason she does not qualify for Medicaid?
A. Neither she nor her husband ever paid into Social Security.
B. She has too many financial assets.
C. She is too young.
D. She was too proud to accept Medicaid support.
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