Several nurses have completed a disaster preparedness and response course
When evaluating the nurses' knowledge regarding the types of natural disasters that can occur, which response would indicate to the trainer that additional teaching is necessary? Select all that apply. a. Famine d. Fires
b. Hurricanes e. Radiation leaks
c. Plane crashes f. Chemical spills
C, D, E, F
Plane crashes, fires, radiation leaks, chemical spills, and motor vehicle accidents are all accidental
human-made disasters. Natural disasters include famine, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, epidemics,
and volcanic eruptions.
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1. Wearing protective devices. 2. Gun safety. 3. Low-frequency hearing losses. 4. Sign language.
The nurse states that due to its abundance in food, thiamine deficiency in the United States is not common except in:
1. elderly people with heart failure. 2. pregnant women and children. 3. African American women. 4. alcoholics with chronic liver disease.
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