A Hospital Emergency Department Received a Call That Multiple Casualties

question 21

Multiple Choice

A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way, primarily burns from a large factory fire. Which of the following actions should the hospital take immediately?

• A) Ask the governor of the state to declare the area a disaster area so state help can be obtained
• B) Call surrounding hospitals to set up burn units, because there will be too many patients for one hospital to manage
• C) Call in physicians and nursing staff who are experts in burn care
• D) Get in touch with the American Red Cross to assist families of the victims

Recognize the harmful and beneficial effects of political behavior in organizations.

Understand the importance of clear goals and standards to minimize political behavior in performance appraisals.

Identify common tactics in organizational politics and their implications.

Recognize effective leadership behaviors and the impact of status differences.

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