The nurse is planning to attend a program to learn how to respond to mass casualty incidents
The nurse anticipates this program will address which core competencies of emergency and disaster preparedness for nurses? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Creative problem-solving skills
2. Adherence to standard protocols and policies
3. Emergency communication skills
4. Understanding of personal limitations
5. Identification of emergency situations
1,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Applying creative problem solving is a core competency of emergency and disaster preparedness for nurses.
Rationale 2: Emergency and disaster preparedness core competencies emphasize flexible thinking rather than adherence to policies used in nondisaster situations.
Rationale 3: Communication skills in emergency response is a nursing core competency.
Rationale 4: Competency in emergency and disaster nursing includes identifying the limitations of one's own knowledge and skills.
Rationale 5: Recognizing deviations from the norm that might indicate an emergency is a core competency expected of nurses.
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