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Emergency Preparedness and Communicable Disease practice questions

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  1. 1Most common vector-borne illness in US:Answer →
  2. 2When does the Disaster Recovery phase officially begin?Answer →
  3. 3What is a major challenge in implementing reproductive health policies during a disaster?Answer →
  4. 4A nurse is deployed to a mass casualty event where the START system is being used to triage patients. Which of the following would be tagged as green?Answer →
  5. 5Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Addressing the health needs of military and veterans involves focusing on [blank1], [blank2], and [blank3].Answer →
  6. 6The client is at risk for A due to BAnswer →
  7. 7A public health nurse is developing a protocol for treatment of inhalation anthrax in the event of widespread public exposure. Which of the following information should the nurse plan to include?Answer →
  8. 8Why is mental health parity critical in designing disaster response policies?Answer →
  9. 9A nurse is working in a disaster-prone region. Which action demonstrates the preparedness phase of the disaster management cycle?Answer →
  10. 10A nurse is developing a surveillance guide to assist with monitoring for bioterrorist attacks. Which of the following situations should the nurse include as an indication of possible bioterrorism?Answer →
  11. 11A nurse at a county health department is reviewing the newly diagnosed conditions of several clients. Which of the following should the nurse identify as nationally notifiable conditions? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  12. 12Most feasible nursing-led intervention to reduce mosquito-borne illness transmission:Answer →
  13. 13What is the purpose of leveraging media engagement during disaster response?Answer →
  14. 14Select 2 interventions the nurse should plan to include when creating the disaster response plan.Answer →
  15. 15The advanced practice nurse advocates for funding public health programs as part of disaster management. Which economic principle applies?Answer →
  16. 16A nurse is participating in an outreach program to combat the rise of encephalitis in the community due to an increased population of mosquitos. Which of the following activities should the nurse perform to implement mosquito control strategies?Answer →
  17. 17Using the START triage system, a nurse assesses a victim who is unable to obey commands. Which color tag should the nurse apply?Answer →
  18. 18A first-response team is working at the location of a bombing incident. A nurse triaging a group of clients should give treatment priority to which of the following clients?Answer →
  19. 19The community health RN cares for individuals in her area where recently there have been severe weather events including hurricanes with extremely heavy winds and rain. The RN assesses the impact on her community and notes:Answer →
  20. 20A community health nurse is caring for a 20-year-old college student who has a new diagnosis of herpes. The client reports having unprotected sex with multiple individuals. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
  21. 21First priority in suspected biological exposure:Answer →
  22. 22Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. To enhance healthcare services for military and veterans, primary strategies include implementing [blank1], improving [blank2], and enhancing [blank3].Answer →
  23. 23A nurse is counseling a client who has a new diagnosis of chlamydia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  24. 24A community health nurse is developing a disaster-preparedness plan. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first when developing the plan?Answer →
  25. 25A nurse in a health department is reviewing the infection reports for a group of clients. For which of the following clients should the nurse file a report with the CDC?Answer →
  26. 26A nurse is counseling a client who has a new diagnosis of chlamydia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  27. 27A nurse observes a child in a shelter coughing into their hands and then touching toys. What action should the nurse take?Answer →
  28. 28A nurse in an emergency department receives a client who has a temperature of 39.1° C (102.4° F) and a suspected diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?Answer →
  29. 29A nurse in a clinic is assessing a client who is suspected to have a West Nile virus infection. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as the priority?Answer →
  30. 30Which scenario best reflects the concept of community resilience?Answer →
  31. 31A nurse working in an assisted care facility is developing a disaster plan. Which of the following is the first action the nurse should take?Answer →
  32. 32Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. During disaster preparedness planning, essential considerations for healthcare facilities include [blank1], [blank2] and [blank3].Answer →
  33. 33A home health nurse is visiting a client who has recently started treatment for tuberculosis. The client is refusing to continue treatment due to the potential adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?Answer →
  34. 34Most common natural disaster globally:Answer →
  35. 35A home health nurse is visiting a client who has recently started treatment for tuberculosis. The client is refusing to continue treatment due to the potential adverse effects. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?Answer →
  36. 36What is the most important consideration for effective communication in health policy during a disaster?Answer →
  37. 37For each domain below related to Long-Term Care Policy, Specify trend or future direction that would be most applicable. Each domain may support more than one option. (Each category must have at least 1 response option selected)Answer →
  38. 38Which policy framework ensures successful military and veterans' health response during a disaster?Answer →
  39. 39In the last month, three cases of tuberculosis have been referred to the Health Department. Which of the following is the priority information for the community health nurse to obtain from each client?Answer →
  40. 40How does the role of courts influence health policy during disaster management?Answer →
  41. 41A nurse observes a child in a shelter coughing into their hands and then touching toys. What action should the nurse take?Answer →
  42. 42During disaster management, how should long-term care policies be adapted?Answer →
  43. 43A public health nursing team is investigating a sudden cluster of West Nile Virus cases in a suburban community. Using the One Health framework, which action should the nurse prioritize to address the root cause of the outbreak?Answer →
  44. 44A community health nurse is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of gonorrhea. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
  45. 45A nurse working in an infectious disease clinic is caring for a client who has a new diagnosis of Lyme disease. Which of the following agencies is responsible for voluntarily reporting cases of this disease to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention?Answer →
  46. 46A clinic nurse is assessing a client who has measles. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?Answer →
  47. 47While advocating for policy changes in disaster management, what should be a nurse's priority to ensure effective media interaction?Answer →
  48. 48Which is the most critical factor in ensuring successful communication during a public health disaster?Answer →
  49. 49What is the primary focus of public health communication in disaster scenarios?Answer →
  50. 50A community health nurse is educating a parent about the importance of hepatitis B immunization. Which of the following explanations should the nurse give the parent about the disease?Answer →
  51. 51During a public health emergency, the government mandates vaccination after determining the disease poses significant risk to the population. According to the standards for restricting individual rights, which principle must be met first?Answer →
  52. 52A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a confirmed case of tuberculosis. Which of the following statements by the client indicates the teaching has been effective?Answer →
  53. 53Which factor most strongly contributes to increased vulnerability during disasters?Answer →
  54. 54A community health nurse is providing teaching to a group of guardians and parents whose children attend a day care center that has experienced an outbreak of tinea corporis. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  55. 55A home health nurse is caring for a client who asks for information on how to get their children caught up with immunizations. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?Answer →
  56. 56Select the 2 clients that the nurse should identify as requiring immediate care.Answer →
  57. 57Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Effective strategies for improving the health outcomes of military and veteran populations include [blank1], [blank2], and [blank3].Answer →
  58. 58Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Effective disaster preparedness in healthcare involves [blank1], [blank2] and [blank3].Answer →
  59. 59A nurse is assessing the care area of a client who is prescribed a protective environment. For which of the following findings should the nurse intervene?Answer →
  60. 60A nurse at a shelter is assisting with client triage after a tornado destroyed a community. Which of the following clients should receive priority care?Answer →
  61. 61During a disaster scenario, what assessment data should nurses prioritize when engaging in health policy development?Answer →
  62. 62Drag the words from the choices below to fill in each blank in the following sentence. Effective disaster preparedness in healthcare includes ensuring [blank1], [blank2] and [blank3].Answer →
  63. 63Following an earthquake disaster, patients are triaged by emergency medical personnel and transported to the emergency department (ED). Which patient will the nurse need to assess first?Answer →
  64. 64What role does the Hatch Act play in disaster response communication by public health officials?Answer →
  65. 65In military and veterans' health systems, how does media reporting shape policy changes?Answer →
  66. 66Which funding model components should be considered in disaster management planning? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  67. 67In what ways do disasters create challenges for mental health parity? (Select all that apply)Answer →
  68. 68Which system should be prioritized when deploying disaster relief in rural areas?Answer →
  69. 69A nurse is counseling a client who has a new diagnosis of chlamydia. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)Answer →
  70. 70A nurse at a public health department is providing teaching to a client who is pregnant and has a new diagnosis of syphilis. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?Answer →
  71. 71Which of the following data in the client's medical record should cause the nurse to suspect the client is infected with the plague? Select all that apply.Answer →
  72. 72A public health nurse is working on a plan to prevent or reduce the long-term impact of potential disasters in the community. Which phase is this?Answer →
  73. 73A major disaster has resulted in overcrowding in healthcare facilities. Which advocacy action should an advanced practice nurse take to influence health policy?Answer →