A small rural community is struck by a natural disaster. What is the first thing that the public health nurses should do?
1. Go door-to-door to identify the injured.
2. Notify the American Red Cross.
3. Activate the emergency preparedness plan.
4. Begin triage of victims.
ANS: 3
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1 This action is likely the third priority on this list, depending on the plan and the numbers of responders.
2 This action is likely the lowest priority on this list, but may be done concurrently with other more pressing actions as assigned by the plan.
3 The priority is to implement the emergency plan so that responders know who is responsible for what actions and services and so that duplication of effort does not occur.
4 This action is likely the second priority on this list, but depends on the role assigned the PHNs by the emergency planners.
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