Author Question: Of the following list of responsibilities for disaster preparedness in the United States, identify ... (Read 59 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Of the following list of responsibilities for disaster preparedness in the United States, identify those that are functions of the American Red Cross (ARC) as opposed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Select all that apply.

1. Provide monetary relief.
2. Provide crisis counseling.
3. Identify and train personnel.
4. Deploy National Guard troops.
5. Handle inquiries from families.
6. Issue presidential declarations.

Question 2

The client is diagnosed with a full-thickness burn. The nurse understands that which of the following structural areas of the skin is involved?

1. Epidermis only
2. Epidermis and deeper dermis
3. Epidermis and upper layer of dermis
4. Epidermis, entire dermis, and epithelial portion of subcutaneous fat

whitcassie · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5

Rationale: In general, the ARC provides support to individuals involved in a disaster, whereas FEMA deals with regional responses to disasters, such as issuing presidential declarations, providing monetary relief, and deploying National Guard troops. ARC has been given authority by the federal government to identify and train personnel for a disaster and provide disaster re-lief, including crisis counseling, operating shelters, and handling inquiries from the family.

Answer to Question 2

4

Rationale: A full-thickness burn involves the epidermis, entire dermis, and epithelial portion of subcutaneous fat layer. Epidermis only describes a superficial burn. Epidermis and deeper dermis describes a partial-thickness burn, and epidermis, entire dermis, and epithelial portion of subcutaneous fat describes a deep partial-thickness burn.