A chemical plant has had a chemical leak. The nurse manager in the local emergency room receives information that this disaster is assigned a status of Level II, which indicates:
A) Local emergency response teams can manage the situation.
B) Regional efforts and aid from surrounding communities can manage the situation.
C) Statewide or federal assistance is required.
D) The area must be evacuated immediately.
Ans: B
Feedback: Level II disasters indicate that regional efforts and aid from the surrounding communities will successfully manage the situation.
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