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Role of nurse in emergency and disaster nursing-natural and manmade, emergency preparedness, community resources


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During a mass casualty incident (MCI) from a train derailment, a nurse is performing triage. A victim is found to be unresponsive and is not breathing. After opening the airway, the victim remains apneic. According to the START triage system, this victim should be tagged as:
[a] Red (Immediate).
[b] Yellow (Delayed).
[c] Green (Minor).
[d] Black (Expectant/Deceased).
Which activity is a primary example of the "Preparedness" phase in the disaster management cycle?
[a] Building earthquake-resistant structures.
[b] Developing a hospital disaster plan and conducting regular drills.
[c] Providing search and rescue operations after a flood.
[d] Offering long-term psychological counseling to survivors.
In the event of a chemical spill (a man-made disaster), what is the first and most critical action for managing incoming victims at the hospital?
[a] Immediately administering antidotes.
[b] Performing rapid triage in the main emergency department.
[c] Obtaining a detailed history of the chemical exposure.
[d] Establishing a decontamination area outside the emergency department.
The primary goal of Psychological First Aid (PFA) provided by a nurse during a disaster is to:
[a] Provide in-depth psychotherapy and diagnosis.
[b] Reduce initial distress and promote a sense of safety and calm.
[c] Debrief the victim on the details of the traumatic event.
[d] Administer sedative medications to all survivors.
In a post-flood relief camp, a community health nurse's highest priority is the prevention of:
[a] Malnutrition.
[b] Musculoskeletal injuries.
[c] Chronic illnesses like diabetes.
[d] Water-borne diseases like cholera and typhoid.
The Incident Command System (ICS) is implemented during a disaster. What is the main purpose of this system?
[a] To ensure that the most experienced person is always in charge.
[b] To provide a standardized, organized structure for managing the response.
[c] To limit the number of agencies involved in the response.
[d] To focus solely on the financial aspects of disaster relief.
A nurse is part of a team responding to a building collapse. A victim is alert but trapped by a concrete slab on their legs and cannot be moved. This patient would be tagged as:
[a] Red (Immediate).
[b] Yellow (Delayed).
[c] Green (Minor).
[d] Black (Expectant).
The concept of "reverse triage" would be most applicable in which disaster scenario?
[a] A major bus accident with multiple fractures.
[b] A large earthquake.
[c] A mass lightning strike or exposure to certain chemical agents.
[d] A building fire with smoke inhalation victims.
Which of the following is an example of a disaster "mitigation" activity?
[a] Stockpiling medical supplies.
[b] Enforcing strict building codes in an earthquake-prone zone.
[c] Training a community emergency response team.
[d] Setting up temporary shelters after a cyclone.
In the context of community resources for disaster nursing in India, which grassroots-level health worker plays a vital role in connecting the community with health services and education?
[a] The police constable.
[b] The village administrative officer.
[c] The ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist).
[d] The local bank manager.
During the response phase of a disaster, the overarching ethical principle that guides a nurse's actions during triage is:
[a] To treat the most critically injured person first, regardless of their chance of survival.
[b] To treat children before adults.
[c] To do the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
[d] To allow patients to refuse treatment based on autonomy.
A nurse is preparing a personal "go-bag" or disaster kit. In addition to basic supplies, what professional item is essential for the nurse to include?
[a] A personal photo album.
[b] A two-week supply of favorite snacks.
[c] A copy of their nursing license and identification.
[d] The latest medical research journals.
In the aftermath of a nuclear power plant accident (man-made radiological disaster), the nurse knows that a key community resource for obtaining potassium iodide (KI) tablets would be:
[a] The local fire department.
[b] The Red Cross.
[c] Private pharmacies.
[d] The public health department or designated distribution centers.
Which nursing role is a critical component of the "Recovery" phase of a disaster?
[a] Performing initial triage of victims.
[b] Setting up the incident command post.
[c] Conducting long-term health surveillance and providing psychosocial support.
[d] Activating the hospital disaster plan.
A victim of a bomb blast has minor lacerations, is alert, and is walking around the scene asking for help. This person would be triaged with a:
[a] Red tag.
[b] Yellow tag.
[c] Green tag.
[d] Black tag.
A hospital's emergency preparedness plan must include a strategy for dealing with a sudden influx of patients. This is known as a:
[a] Communication plan.
[b] Surge capacity plan.
[c] Evacuation plan.
[d] Staffing plan.
A nurse working in a temporary shelter after an earthquake notices a survivor who is withdrawn, not eating, and has a flat affect. The nurse's first action should be to:
[a] Inform the person that they need to be strong for others.
[b] Gently approach the person and offer basic comfort, like a blanket or water.
[c] Arrange for an immediate psychiatric evaluation.
[d] Document the finding and observe from a distance.
What is the primary role of the Indian Red Cross Society during a disaster?
[a] To take over command of the entire disaster response.
[b] To enforce law and order in the affected area.
[c] To act as an auxiliary to public authorities, providing first aid, blood, and relief supplies.
[d] To conduct a formal investigation into the cause of the disaster.
During an epidemic (a natural disaster), the most important role of the community health nurse is:
[a] Administering experimental medications.
[b] Performing complex surgical procedures.
[c] Case finding, contact tracing, and public education on prevention.
[d] Writing prescriptions for antibiotics.
Which of the following represents a man-made disaster?
[a] A tsunami.
[b] A major industrial fire with toxic smoke.
[c] A volcanic eruption.
[d] A cyclone.
The term "all-hazards approach" in emergency preparedness means:
[a] Preparing only for the most likely type of disaster in a given area.
[b] Focusing all resources on man-made disasters.
[c] Developing a single, flexible plan that can be adapted for any type of emergency.
[d] Preparing for every single conceivable hazard, no matter how unlikely.
A nurse is assigned to a triage role. Which piece of equipment is most essential for personal protection?
[a] A stethoscope.
[b] A penlight.
[c] A blood pressure cuff.
[d] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves.
Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) is a community resource primarily designed for whom after a disaster?
[a] The victims and their families only.
[b] The media and government officials.
[c] The emergency responders and healthcare workers.
[d] The volunteers who provided food and water.
In the START triage system, what is the first parameter a nurse should assess after ensuring the scene is safe?
[a] Respiratory rate.
[b] Perfusion (capillary refill).
[c] Mental status.
[d] The ability of the victim to walk.
The most effective way for a nurse to provide health education to a community on emergency preparedness is to:
[a] Hand out complex scientific brochures.
[b] Show graphic videos of past disasters.
[c] Teach simple, actionable steps like creating a family communication plan and a home disaster kit.
[d] Advise everyone to rely solely on government agencies for help.

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