Question

a nurse is serving on a state task force for disaster planning. the nurse is engaging in "disaster preparedness" with which of the following actions? Pick one and please state the rationale behind it

1.) organizing a mass casualty drill for community members

2.) functioning as a manager at a temporary shelter

3.) assisting with the identification of a biological agent

4.) implementing a disaster triage plan with a local medical facility

Answer 1

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Explaination:

- Planning is essential to reduce risks and minimize dangers in the event of a disaster.
It should be carried out at different levels, from the family unit to the local community with its various entities.

- Each community should develop its own local emergency or disaster plan. This local disaster plan needs to be adequately coordinated with the regional and national-level plans. Disaster plans should contemplate the basic needs of the affected individuals and the potential
displacement of many people which may result in public health risks.

- The basic components of a disaster plan are: analysis of the situation, assumptions, goals,
objectives, site organization, roles and responsibilities, coordination, and recording of
critical information.

- The plan needs a realistic appraisal of available resources and extensive training and coordination.

- In responding to a mass casualty incident, a management system should be instituted which includes the command post, the advanced medical post, evacuation and transport, and hospital care.

- This system must be activated in a coordinated manner, and each component sector should be prepared to organize patient care.

- All lessons learned during the immediate response to the disaster should be incorporated in future planning.