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HESI RN · HESI Community Health Nursing · Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management

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Question 1 of 5

The administration of a single injection of live attenuated measles vaccine results in

A. seroconversion in 95 percent of susceptible children

B. the induction of active immunity that lasts less than 5 years

C. postimmunization encephalitis in 0.1 percent of recipients

D. subacute sclerosing panencephalitis in 0.017 percent of recipients

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: seroconversion in 95 percent of susceptible children

Question 2 of 5

Use of postmenopausal estrogens has been consistently associated with

A. an increased risk of endometrial cancer

B. a decreased risk of breast cancer

C. an increased risk of osteoporotic fractures

D. an increased risk of coronary heart disease

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: an increased risk of endometrial cancer

Question 3 of 5

Which action will the community health nurse take during the primary prevention stage of bioterrorism preparedness?

A. Participating in disaster simulations

B. Recognizing signs and symptoms of a bioterrorist attack

C. Immediately treating disease caused by a biologic agent

D. Responding to the psychological aftermath of the bioterrorism event

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Participating in disaster simulations

Question 4 of 5

A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to discuss the disaster plan for the community. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this meeting?

A. To increase stability in the community

B. To improve overall community functioning

C. To manage response to disasters in the community

D. To enhance communication among agencies in the community

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: To manage response to disasters in the community

Question 5 of 5

A nurse was the first on the scene of a disaster and saw people with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Some of those with minor injuries were helping others. Which of the following injured persons would the nurse assist first?

A. Those with life-threatening head and chest injuries

B. Those who have life-threatening abdominal injuries

C. Those who have serious injuries of limbs

D. Those who are hurt but still mobile and functioning

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Those who have life-threatening abdominal injuries

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