Emergency Management: Principles and Practices, 9th Edition by Thomas E. Drabek, William H. Fenhagen, and Gary W. Haddow
This Emergency Management: Principles and Practices, 9th Edition by Thomas E. Drabek, William H. Fenhagen, and Gary W. Haddow is a comprehensive resource for students and professionals in the field of emergency management. The book covers all aspects of emergency management, including planning, response, recovery, and mitigation. It also features real-world case studies and examples to help readers understand the complexities of emergency management. This book is designed to help students and professionals pass their exams on the first attempt and avoid resits.
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Emergency Management Exam 2022 - Questions and Answers Emergency Management| 85 questions| with complete solutions Western Governors University NURSING UG C229 Leadership Questions and Answers Rated AA 13-year-old female client tells the charge nurse in the pediatric unit that she does not want a male nurse assigned to care for her. Which of the following is the nurse's best response? "I'll change the assignment so a female nurse is caring for you today." - The client has the right to participate in decisions regarding her care. It is not unusual for an adolescent client to be uncomfortable being cared for by a nurse of the opposite sex. Whenever it is feasible, a request such as this should be respected and honored. An 18-year-old client in remission with rhabdomyosarcoma has just been diagnosed with metastasis to the bone. The client says that he does not want to have chemotherapy again. Which of the following statements is consistent with the client's rights? The nurse states, "I can gather information about palliative care for you." - The nurse is acknowledging the client's right to refuse treatment and is demonstrating support by offering to discuss end-of-life care options. After a disaster plan is put into effect, a nurse in a pediatric unit is asked to prepare a list of clients who can be discharged to home due to a local incident involving many child victims. Which of the following clients should the nurse place on the potential discharge list? - A preschooler who has asthma and has scattered wheezes with PRN use of abuterol - A school age child who has a femur fraction in an external fixation device and whose pain is controlled with PRN oral codeine - A developmentally delayed adolescent client who has osteomyelitis, has a PICC line, and needs 6 more weeks of antibiotics A preschooler who has asthma and has scattered wheezes that resolve with PRN use of albuterol (Proventil) is correct. The nurse should place clients who can be both quickly and safely discharged on the potential discharge list. Children who have asthma are most often managed at home once the acute phase of illness has resolved. Because this client's manifestations are responsive to the prescribed medication, this child should do well at home with appropriate discharge teaching and if follow-up care is planned. A school-age child who has a femur fracture in an external fixation device and whose pain is controlled with PRN oral codeine is correct. The nurse should place clients who can be both quickly and safely discharged on the potential discharge list. External fixation devices are worn for weeks to months: they are most often managed at home once the device is placed and the client has learned how to care for the immobilized limb. This client's pain is responsive to oral codeine. Prior to discharge, the client may need instructions on ambulation and weight-bearing, as prescribed. A developmentally delayed adolescent client who has osteomyelitis, has a PICC line, and needs 6 more weeks of antibiotics is correct. The nurse should place clients who can be both quickly and safely discharged on the potential discharge list. Long-term antibiotic therapy is typically completed in the home following PICC line placement. A visiting nurse can assist this client in home care management. The client's developmental delay has no bearing on whether the client is safe to discharge. An infant who has non-organic failure to thrive, has gained weight since hospitalization, and may be discharged to foster care is incorrect. The nurse should place clients who can be both quickly and safely discharged on the potential discharge list. This client's discharge plan is not certain. Note that the option states that the client may be discharged to f t Thi i t th t f it ti th t i t i ll id d i k t h dl i i i t di t it ti Based on recommendations following a regulatory agency visit, the nurse manager mandates a policy change. One of the staff members on the unit is resistant to the change Encourage the nurse to verbalize reasons for resisting the change A charge nurse in an emergency department is making assignments for an assistive personnel for a shift with unexpected staff absences. Escort clients from the emergency department to other areas of the facility for tests A charge nurse is delegating tasks on a nursing unit that is short staffed. A client has a prescription for a wound irrigation twice a day. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse take? Assign the procedure to a licensed practical nurse (LPN). - This task is within the scope of practice of an LPN. The charge nurse should delegate this task to the LPN. A charge nurse is discussing issues with a staff nurse. When evaluating statements by the staff nurse, the charge nurse should recognize that which of the following reflects an intrapersonal conflict? "I'm not sure whether I want to apply for the unit manager's position or start a family this year." - The nurse's statement indicates an intrapersonal conflict because the nurse is struggling with competing personal and professional values and desires. A charge nurse is evaluating conflict resolution between two staff nurses Accommodation A charge nurse is leading a committee that is revising the policy for client discharge. After developing the initial plan, which of the following actions should the nurse take next? Determine goals and objectives. - According to evidence-based practice, the nurse attempting to make a change or revision to a policy should first develop the initial plan and then determine goals and objectives. Objectives define strategies or implementation steps to attain the identified goals. A charge nurse is making assignments for an oncoming shift. Which of the following clients should the charge nurse assign to a LPN? A client who is disoriented and awaiting transfer to a long term care facility A charge nurse is managing conflict with a staff nurse who does not agree with the client assignment. Which of the following statements is an example of using the conflict resolution strategy known as smoothing? "You always complete your work on time and do a great job. I believe you can handle the assignment well." - The charge nurse is using smoothing as a conflict resolution strategy by complimenting or focusing on shared ideas to reduce the emotional component of the conflict. A charge nurse is observing a group of newly licensed nurses. Which of the following observations should the charge nurse report to the nurse manager as a violation of HIPAA? Talking about clients with other nurses in the cafeteria A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse's use of time management skills. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse indicates effective use of this skill? Groups tasks that are in the same location - The newly licensed nurse should group tasks that are in the same location to effectively use her time. This prevents the nurse from going back and forth from one area to another. This action promotes effective time-management skills. A charge nurse is observing a nurse perform a sterile dressing change for a client. Which of the following actions should the charge nurse identify as appropriate sterile technique? The nurse places the sterile package with the top flap opening away from her. - The nurse should place the sterile package on a flat surface so that the top flap opens away from her. This prevents the contents of the sterile package from becoming contaminated. A charge nurse is orienting a newly licensed nurse to the facility's policies regarding electronic medical records. Which of the following statements by the newly licensed nurse indicates an understanding of the instructions? "After I finish with the printout of my assignment, I'll put it in the shredder receptacle." - The nurse should shred all computer printouts and worksheets that contain clients' protected health information to maintain client confidentiality. A charge nurse is providing orientation to a new staff nurse regarding the management of a team consisting of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and an assistive personnel (AP). Which of the following instructions by the charge nurse regarding care of a group of clients may result in unsafe practice? The accountability for a task is assumed by the person to whom it is delegated. - This is an incorrect instruction given by the nurse manager that may result in unsafe practice. While responsibility for a task can be delegated, accountability for any delegated task remains with the nurse who delegated the task. TEST-TAKING STRATEGY: This question has a false-response stem; the question is asking for an instruction that may result in an unsafe practice. A charge nurse is supervising the care of several clients. Which of the following actions requires intervention by the charge nurse? A student nurse is photocopying his assigned client's diagnostic test results. - Photocopying diagnostic test results is a breach of the client's confidentiality and privacy. A charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is planning care for a client who has dementia and is being admitted for surgery. Which of the following would promote safety when caring for this client? Placing the client in a room near the nurses' station. - The nurse should place the client in a room near the nurses' station and observe the client frequently to reduce the risk of injury. A charge nurse on a pediatric unit is delegating tasks to an assistive personnel who is pregnant and reports that she is unsure of her immune status A 2 year old child who has impetigo contagiosa A charge nurse receives a call from his nursing supervisor about an explosion at a local factory and an urgent need for facility beds a 44 year old client who has asthma and admitted for carpal tunnel surgery A charge nurse recognizes a trend of poor attendance at monthly staff meetings. To address this issue, which of the following actions should the charge nurse take first? Explore the reasons that staff are not attending the meetings. - According to evidence-based practice the nurse should first identify the reasons that staff are not attending the meetings. A client has Alzheimer's, refuses to take antihypertensive medication, is oriented to time and place, and is able to perform ADLs with minimal supervision. 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