A Nurse Learns of a Mass Casualty Disaster Following a Known

question 22

Multiple Choice

A nurse learns of a mass casualty disaster following a known terrorist attack. On arriving at the scene, the nurse knows that:

• A) the response of local hospitals will be dictated by the federal government.
• B) the same ground rules practiced in other settings and during smaller crises will be applicable.
• C) the least experienced nurses will be assigned to triage low-risk victims and victims who have no chance of survival.
• D) multiple incident commanders ensure a quick, effective response.

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