A nurse learns of a mass casualty disaster following a known terrorist attack. On arriving at the scene, the nurse knows that:
a. the response of local hospitals will be dictated by the federal government.
b. the same ground rules practiced in other settings and during smaller crises will be applicable.
c. the least experienced nurses will be assigned to triage low-risk victims and victims who have no chance of survival.
d. multiple incident commanders ensure a quick, effective response.
ANS: B
Correct: The fundamentals of nursing applied to other settings and situations can be used in a disaster.
Incorrect:
a. Local hospitals design their own centers to deal with disaster victims.
c. Trained responders triage care, so those who have the greatest chance of survival are given priority.
d. Only one incident commander is used so as to minimize confusion about who is managing the incident.
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