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Several patients who work in the same building are brought to the emergency department. They all have fever, headache, a rash over the entire body, and abdominal pain. Upon initial assessment, the nurse finds that each has had low blood pressure and developed petechiae in the area where the blood pressure cuff was inflated.. Which isolation precaution should the nurse use? 

Beth is working 7P-7A when the phone at the nurses desk rings. The caller states that he has placed a “dirty bomb” in the facility. What should be a priority for Beth? 

Why would nurses need the assistance of a mental health worker following a disaster? 

In the work setting, what is a  primary responsibility of the nurse in preparation for disaster management, that includes natural disasters and bioterrorism incidents?

A nurse finds radioactive pellets on the floor of the surgical. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

A nurse is triaging clients following a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is triaging clients following a mass casualty event. Which of the following clients should the nurse assess first?

A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following statements by one of the newly hired nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?

A nurse is working with a limited staff because of a severe storm in the area. The facility incident commander has initiated disaster protocols. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A nurse is conducting a primary survey of a client who has sustained life-threatening injuries due to a motor-vehicle crash. Identify the sequence of actions the nurse should take.