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| The nurse is teaching the importance of drugs for emergency preparedness to local firemen. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the firemen make which statement(s)? Select all that apply. |
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Definition
1. “Our country’s drug stockpile is managed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).”
2. “The push package can reach any community within 12 hours of an attack.”
3. “The vendor-managed inventory (VMI) package can reach any community within 24 to 36 hours.” |
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| The nurse works for the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). In planning for a bioterrorist attack, what will the best plan of the nurse include? Select all that apply. |
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Definition
1.Obtain current knowledge of emergency management.
3.Obtain a listing of health and law enforcement contacts.
4.Learn the signs and symptoms of chemical and biological agents. |
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| The client comes to the emergency department with an anxiety attack. He tells the nurse he heard that there was another anthrax attack in the capitol and is concerned about running out of medications. What is the best response by the nurse? |
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Definition
| “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) maintains a large stockpile of medications for us in case that occurs.” |
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| The nurse is teaching a class on anthrax to a group of emergency response workers. What is the best instruction to include? |
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Definition
| Cutaneous anthrax is the most common form, but inhaled anthrax is the most lethal form. |
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Term
| The client has been exposed to anthrax. What treatment will the nurse plan to administer? |
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Definition
| Ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and doxycycline (Vibramycin). |
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| The client was exposed to cutaneous anthrax two weeks ago. What will the nurse see when assessing the client’s skin? |
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Definition
| Small skin lesions, and later, black sc |
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Term
| The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about the use of viruses in a bioterrorism attack. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the students make which statement? |
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Definition
| “A bioterrorist attack with viruses is a real threat to Americans.” |
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| The client tells the nurse that she is concerned about terrorist activity and questions if everyone should be immunized against smallpox. What is the best response by the nurse? |
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Definition
| “The vaccine has side effects, which are serious and could kill many people.” |
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| The nursing instructor is teaching student nurses about dangerous infectious diseases. The nurse determines that learning has occurred when the students make which statement? |
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Definition
| “The influenza virus is the most dangerous virus today.” |
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Term
| The client has been exposed to a nerve agent. For which symptoms will the nurse most likely assess? |
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Definition
| Salivation, involuntary urination, and convulsions |
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| The client has been exposed to a nerve agent. Which antidote will the nurse plan to administer? |
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Definition
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| A small nuclear weapon has been detonated in a nearby city. For which immediate symptoms of radiation sickness will the nurse assess in clients who have been exposed? |
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Definition
| Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea |
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Term
| The nurse administers potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) tablets to a client who has been exposed to radiation from a nuclear weapon. What is the rationale for administering potassium iodide (ThyroSafe) to this client? |
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Definition
| It was administered to prevent thyroid cancer. |
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| The nurse conducts a seminar in a local community center on how Americans can be affected by radiation from a nuclear attack. The nurse determines that the education is effective when the clients make which statement? |
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Definition
| I am at risk to develop leukemia as a result of radiation exposure.” |
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Term
| The nurse is preparing an educational plan for parents about how to protect their children if a bioterrorist attack occurs. What is the best information to include? |
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Definition
| Follow the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for immunizatio |
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Term
| Which of the following correctly and completely identifies the items found within the Strategic National Stockpile? |
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Definition
| 1. Antibiotics, vaccines, and support supplies |
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Term
| Anthrax is a potential agent of bioterrorism that: |
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Definition
| 4. Can be spread easily, causing panic and disruption. |
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Term
| Following a bioterrorism attack, the nurse finds that the victims are suffering from small black lesions on their forearms. The nurse identifies this as a symptom most likely caused by: |
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Definition
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| Which of the following is a key role for the nurse in the event of a bioterrorist attack? |
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Definition
| 2. Planning that includes developing a list of health and law enforcement contacts |
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Term
| Which of the following would be most effective for the treatment of a person infected with anthrax? |
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Definition
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Term
| Atropine would be most useful for a victim of bioterrorism who experienced exposure to: |
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Definition
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| Victims of a bioterrorism attack experienced initial nausea and vomiting followed by weight loss and eventual thyroid cancer. Which of the following was the most likely causative agent? |
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Definition
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Term
| Which of the following would be the best choice for preventing thyroid cancer in persons exposed to ionizing radiation? |
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Definition
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| Which of the following antidotes would be indicated for a patient who overdosed on a benzodiazepine? |
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