A disaster can BEST be described as:
a. a consequence of natural or man-made events
b. a situation or event posing a serious threat to public health
c. the result of conditions beyond the scope of normal emergencies
d. a legal term related to unexplained situations with unpredictable outcomes
B
Disaster triage systems are used in the event of a community disaster, either natural or man-made. A different approach to categorizing clients is required because of the potential for large numbers of casualties.
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A) Accommodating B) Lateral C) Diagonal D) Downward
Supportive relationships with the spiritual head of the congregation are important for the success of a faith-based nursing program. Unless the pastor has worked with a faith-based nurse before, repeated explanations will most likely be necessary
The spiritual head of the congregation may need further education for what common misconception? A) Provide confidential professional nursing care B) Private visiting nurse for the congregation C) Make referrals for appropriate health care in the faith community D) Work under the ANA's Faith Community Nursing Scope of Practice
Based on the following outcome criterion determined by the nurse: "Client will independently complete necessary assessments prior to administration of digoxin (cardiotonic)" the nurse will evaluate the client's ability to:
1. Assess the respiratory rate 2. Palpate the radial pulse 3. Review dietary habits 4. Inspect color of the skin
A patient is experiencing incisional pain after an operation. When using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, the nurse realizes that for the patient to return to a prehospitalized status, the patient needs to progress beyond:
A. belonging. B. self-esteem. C. self actualization. D. safety and security.