Which information would the nurse expect to be part of an effective initial disaster preparedness plan for a major metropolitan hospital?
1. Expect early notification of the numbers, types, and severities of casualties that can be expected.
2. The most seriously wounded victims can be expected to arrive first.
3. The initial response will be conducted by in-house staff.
4. Triage and decontamination will be conducted in the field before transport.
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Rationale 1: Often the hospital is first aware of a disaster when casualties begin arriving by private vehicle.
Rationale 2: Often the first victims to arrive at the hospital are those who come by private or public transportation or who walk from the scene.
Rationale 3: The first response to disaster is carried out by the staff working at the time it occurs. On-call resources take time to arrive.
Rationale 4: Many victims will likely bypass triage and decontamination and go directly to the hospital for care.
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