#1
During an emergency response, what is the first priority for a nurse?
Ensuring personal safety
ExplanationEnsure personal safety first.
#2
What is the primary purpose of a disaster drill for nursing staff?
To practice emergency response procedures
ExplanationPractice emergency response procedures.
#3
What is the purpose of a Code Blue in a healthcare setting?
To indicate a medical emergency requiring immediate attention
ExplanationCode Blue: Immediate medical emergency.
#4
Which of the following is a key principle of nursing delegation?
Delegate tasks that match the delegatee's skill level
ExplanationMatch tasks with delegatee's skill level.
#5
What does the acronym ABC stand for in emergency response?
Airway, Breathing, Circulation
ExplanationAirway, Breathing, Circulation.
#6
During an emergency, what should a nurse prioritize when assessing a patient's airway?
Breath sounds
ExplanationPrioritize assessment of breath sounds.
#7
Which of the following is a common responsibility of a nurse during an emergency evacuation?
Assessing patient needs and facilitating safe evacuation
ExplanationAssess needs and facilitate safe evacuation.
#8
During delegation, what is a crucial factor to consider when assigning tasks?
Match tasks with the delegatee's competence and scope of practice
ExplanationAssign tasks based on competence and scope.
#9
In the nursing delegation process, what is the role of the delegator?
Supervising and assigning tasks appropriately
ExplanationSupervise and assign tasks.
#10
In the context of emergency response, what does the acronym START stand for?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
ExplanationSTART: Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment.
#11
What is the primary goal of the Incident Command System (ICS) in healthcare emergencies?
To streamline communication and coordination
ExplanationICS: Streamline communication and coordination.
#12
During an emergency, why is effective communication crucial for nursing staff?
To ensure accurate and timely information exchange for coordinated response
ExplanationEffective communication ensures coordinated response.
#13
In the context of emergency response, what is the role of a nurse in the 'recovery' phase?
Assessing and addressing long-term needs and consequences
ExplanationNurse role in recovery: Assess long-term needs.