Chapter 25 Care of Clients in Disaster Settings

Chapter 25   Care of Clients in Disaster Settings

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) Earthquakes occur periodically on the West Coast, so residents in that area are encouraged to be prepared in the event of a large quake. What disaster characteristic does this best relate to?

1. Frequency.
2. Preventability.
3. Imminence.
4. Duration.

Answer:  1

Explanation:  1. Some disasters occur relatively frequently in certain parts of the world. People who live in those areas have some knowledge of what to expect and how to be prepared. Frequency best describes the characteristic in this scenario. Preventability relates to prevention measures that could be taken in relationship to the impending disaster. Imminence relates to the speed and onset of the impending disaster. Duration relates to the length of time involved in the disaster.

Nursing/Int.Conc:  Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need:  Safe and Effective Care Environment

Cognitive Level:  Analysis

Learning Outcome:  25-1

2) The population health nurse is preparing a presentation on the roles of the public health care system in preparing for a disaster. The best example of one of these roles would be to:

1. Inspect shelters.
2. Identify disaster risks.
3. Assist in the prevention of injury.
4. Coordinate the provision of emergency health care.

Answer:  2

Explanation:  2. Before a disaster, members of the public health care system should be involved in identifying disaster risks. During a disaster, members should be involved in inspecting shelter sites for health risks, assisting in the prevention of injury, and coordinating the provision of emergency health care.

Nursing/Int.Conc:  Nursing Process: Implementation

Client Need:  Safe and Effective Care Environment

Cognitive Level:  Application

Learning Outcome:  25-2

3) The community is conducting a planning session to identify potential disaster risks and to map potential disaster locations in the community. This period of planning and preparation is best described as the:

1. Predisaster stage.
2. Impact stage.
3. Nondisaster stage.
4. Recovery stage.

Answer:  3

Explanation:  3. In the nondisaster stage, planning and preparation occurs by identifying potential disaster risks and mapping their locations in the community. The predisaster stage occurs when a disaster event is imminent but has not yet occurred. During this stage, warning, preimpact mobilization, and evacuation could occur. In the impact stage, the disaster has occurred and the community experiences its immediate effects. During the recovery stage, the focus is on returning the community to equilibrium.

Nursing/Int.Conc:  Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need:  Safe and Effective Care Environment

Cognitive Level:  Application

Learning Outcome:  25-2

4) A family learns that there is a strong potential for a severe storm but does not go to the storm cellar. In which stage of a disaster is this family functioning?

1. Nondisaster stage.
2. Predisaster stage.
3. Impact stage.
4. Emergency stage.

Answer:  2

Explanation:  2. In the predisaster stage, a disaster event is imminent but has not yet occurred. This stage may also be referred to as the warning or threat stage. The nondisaster stage is the period of time before the threat materializes. The disaster has occurred in the impact stage. The emergency stages involves saving lives through rescue efforts for those involved in the disaster.

Nursing/Int.Conc:  Nursing Process: Assessment

Client Need:  Safe and Effective Care Environment

Cognitive Level:  Analysis

Learning Outcome:  25-2