Health care professionals have been activated to respond to a disaster, and the registered nurse who is coordinating the effort realizes that: (Select all that apply.)
a. in the event of a mass casualty incident, care is prioritized to those who have the greatest chance of surviving.
b. communities should use their own resources first to attempt to stabilize and organize the response.
c. state assistance occurs any time a disaster occurs, regardless of the community's resources.
d. the emergency operating plan developed by one central agency rather than individual facilities should be put into operation.
e. strict protocols regarding the use of resources must be followed.
ANS: A, B
Correct:
a. Care is shifted to doing the most good for the most people.
b. Efforts begin at the local level.
Incorrect:
c. Assistance from state and federal levels is provided only when the local system is unable to provide the necessary level of care.
d. Each local agency should have a well-developed emergency operating plan that includes its duties, chain of command, and a plan for interaction with other community agencies.
e. Resources are often scarce, and creative strategies may be needed.
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