The nurse has been assigned to monitor staff wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) during a disaster
The nurse would monitor for which types of distress? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Hypothermia
2. Dehydration
3. Inability to communicate
4. Claustrophobia
5. Vision limitation
2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: PPE requires a completely closed environment, which may cause hyperthermia. Hypothermia is not typically an issue.
Rationale 2: PPE limits the ability to drink and increases insensible losses. Dehydration is a serious consideration.
Rationale 3: PPE limits the ability to communicate, which can be a serious problem when working in a disaster situation.
Rationale 4: People who cannot tolerate enclosed spaces may have serious, panic-type problems when wearing PPE.
Rationale 5: Wearing PPE can increase risk of injury because vision is limited by the headgear that must be worn.
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