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A nurse participating in the development of a disaster management plan for a hospital. The nurse should recognize that which of the following resources is the highest priority to have available in response to a bioterrorism event?
A. A system for tracking client information
While tracking client information is important for managing patient care during a disaster, ensuring the safety of healthcare workers with personal protective equipment takes precedence in a bioterrorism event.
B. A sufficient supply of personal protective equipment
In a bioterrorism event, personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for protecting healthcare workers and preventing the spread of infectious agents.
C. A mental health specialist on the response team
While mental health support is essential for both patients and healthcare workers during and after a disaster, it is not the highest priority resource in the immediate response to a bioterrorism event.
D. A network for communication between staff members and families
Effective communication is important in disaster management, but the availability of personal protective equipment is more critical for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers and preventing the spread of bioterrorism agents.
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Full Explanation
a. While tracking client information is important for managing patient care during a disaster, ensuring the safety of healthcare workers with personal protective equipment takes precedence in a bioterrorism event.
b. In a bioterrorism event, personal protective equipment (PPE) is crucial for protecting healthcare workers and preventing the spread of infectious agents.
c. While mental health support is essential for both patients and healthcare workers during and after a disaster, it is not the highest priority resource in the immediate response to a bioterrorism event.
d. Effective communication is important in disaster management, but the availability of personal protective equipment is more critical for ensuring the safety of healthcare workers and preventing the spread of bioterrorism agents.
Similar Questions
To resolve a conflict between staff members regarding potential changes in policy, a nurse manager decides to implement the changes she prefers regardless of the feelings of those who oppose those changes. Which of the following conflict resolution strategies is the nurse manager using?
A. Compromising
Compromising involves finding a middle ground where both parties give up something to reach an agreement. This does not apply in this scenario because the nurse manager is not seeking a compromise.
B. Collaborating
Collaborating involves working together to find a mutually satisfactory solution. This is not applicable because the nurse manager is not seeking input from others.
C. Cooperating
Cooperating involves working together toward a common goal. The nurse manager's approach does not involve cooperation as she is not considering the feelings or opinions of others.
D. Competing
Competing involves pursuing one's own interests at the expense of others. In this scenario, the nurse manager is imposing her preferred changes without considering the concerns of staff members who oppose them, indicating a competitive approach to conflict resolution.
Full Explanation
a. Compromising involves finding a middle ground where both parties give up something to reach an agreement. This does not apply in this scenario because the nurse manager is not seeking a compromise.
b. Collaborating involves working together to find a mutually satisfactory solution. This is not applicable because the nurse manager is not seeking input from others.
c. Cooperating involves working together toward a common goal. The nurse manager's approach does not involve cooperation as she is not considering the feelings or opinions of others.
d. Competing involves pursuing one's own interests at the expense of others. In this scenario, the nurse manager is imposing her preferred changes without considering the concerns of staff members who oppose them, indicating a competitive approach to conflict resolution.
A nurse is teaching a newly licensed nurse about implementing droplet precautions for a client who has influenza. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. “I will wear a surgical mask within 3ft of the client”
This statement indicates an understanding of droplet precautions, as wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client helps prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets.
B. “I will check that the room has high-efficiency particulate air filtration system”
While having a room with a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system may be beneficial, it is not specific to droplet precautions.
C. “I will wear an N95 respirator when providing care for the client”
Wearing an N95 respirator is typically reserved for airborne precautions, not droplet precautions.
D. “I will assign the client to a room with positive airflow”
Assigning the client to a room with positive airflow is not a standard practice for implementing droplet precautions.
Full Explanation
a. This statement indicates an understanding of droplet precautions, as wearing a surgical mask within 3 feet of the client helps prevent the transmission of respiratory droplets.
b. While having a room with a high-efficiency particulate air filtration system may be beneficial, it is not specific to droplet precautions.
c. Wearing an N95 respirator is typically reserved for airborne precautions, not droplet precautions.
d. Assigning the client to a room with positive airflow is not a standard practice for implementing droplet precautions.
A charge nurse witnesses assistive personnel failing to follow facility protocol when discarding contaminated lines. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A. Alert the infection control department
Alerting the infection control department may be necessary, but the first step should be addressing the issue directly with the individual involved.
B. Discuss the issue with the AP
Discussing the issue with the AP allows for immediate feedback and correction of the behavior. It provides an opportunity to clarify the correct protocol and address any misunderstandings or concerns.
C. Reinforce facility protocols at the next staff meeting
Reinforcing facility protocols at the next staff meeting is important for general education but may not address the immediate need for correction in this specific instance.
D. Notify the unit manager about the incident
Notifying the unit manager about the incident may be appropriate after discussing the issue with the AP, but it should not be the first step in addressing the problem.
Full Explanation
a. Alerting the infection control department may be necessary, but the first step should be addressing the issue directly with the individual involved.
b. Discussing the issue with the AP allows for immediate feedback and correction of the behavior. It provides an opportunity to clarify the correct protocol and address any misunderstandings or concerns.
c. Reinforcing facility protocols at the next staff meeting is important for general education but may not address the immediate need for correction in this specific instance.
d. Notifying the unit manager about the incident may be appropriate after discussing the issue with the AP, but it should not be the first step in addressing the problem.