A student nurse is out shopping when he or she hears that a mass casualty event (MCE) has occurred in the area. It is his or her responsibility as a student and as a nurse to
1. Know and follow his or her facility's disaster plan.
2. Immediately return to his or her place of work.
3. Go to the scene and begin treating the victims who are most likely to survive.
4. Call the Department of Health and Human Services for instructions.
ANS: 1
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Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Continue to be persistent in your work with these nurses." 2. "You can fire them at any time." 3. "Be fair and consistent with them." 4. "You must continuously assess the rest of your staff as you work with these two nurses." 5. "You must continue to address the issues with these nurses as they arise."
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1. starting an IV and fluids. 2. inspecting for pressure sores. 3. oral care. 4. infection control.
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