The nurse is reviewing the components of the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), which include:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. intravenous administration equipment.
2. antibiotics.
3. life-support medications.
4. chemical antidotes.
5. hospital beds.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a national repository of medical equipment, includes intravenous (IV) administration equipment.
Rationale 2: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a national repository of medical equipment, includes antibiotics.
Rationale 3: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a national repository of medical equipment, includes life-support medications.
Rationale 4: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a national repository of medical equipment, includes chemical antidotes.
Rationale 5: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS), a national repository of medical equipment, does not include hospital beds.
Global Rationale: The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is a national repository of antibiotics, chemical antidotes, antitoxins, antiviral drugs, life support medications, intravenous (IV) administration equipment, airway maintenance supplies, and surgical material for use in a declared biological or terrorism incident or other major health emergency. This equipment does not include durable medical goods such as beds.
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