Change Management and Team Building

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What occurs during a mass casualty incident?

Demand for healthcare resources exceeds supply. (correct)

The incident is limited to a small geographic area.

Only medical professionals can respond to the incident.

Resources are abundant, and all patients can be treated.

What is the primary goal of triaging during a disaster?

To delay treatment until more resources become available.

To treat everyone equally.

To prioritize treatment based on the greatest good for the greatest number of patients. (correct)

To determine who can be treated first.

What is the focus of preparedness activities in disaster management?

Responding to the disaster after it occurs.

Rebuilding the community after the disaster.

Mitigating the effects of the disaster after it occurs.

Planning, prevention, and warning. (correct)

What is the role of local communities in disaster management?

They have the primary responsibility for preparedness and response. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of reviewing and analyzing potential hazards in disaster management?

To assess the risk of different hazards and determine potential events. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the relief response phase in disaster management?

Responding to the disaster after it occurs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of medication reconciliation?

To verify, clarify, and reconcile patient medications Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended staffing ratio for a pediatric unit in California?

4:1 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of total patient care delivery?

It provides holistic care to the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a CNA in functional nursing?

Taking vital signs and cleaning the patient Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration for determining staffing needs in a healthcare facility?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary disadvantage of functional nursing?

It lacks personalized care Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the recovery phase in disaster management?

Enhancing rehabilitation and reconstruction through a network of actions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Level A and Level B PPE?

The level of skin protection provided Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of triage in disaster nursing?

To determine the severity of injuries and prioritize treatment Signup and view all the answers

What type of disaster would require the use of PPE Level C?

Biological emergency with identified agents Signup and view all the answers

What is a key leadership skill required during a disaster or MCI?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a disaster and an MCI?

The number of people affected Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of a Change Agent?

To guide people through the change process Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Clinical Consultant?

To act as a role model for excellence and evidence-based practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a Team Builder?

To bring different expertise together to solve problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Resource Manager?

To plan and allocate resources to meet goals Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of creating a caring and respectful environment?

To care for staff members, patients, and families Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Staff Developer?

To offer learning and training opportunities to enhance professional and personal growth Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of the primary nursing care model?

High cost and potential for burnout Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between Fee-for-Service and DRGs payment models?

One pays a fixed amount per diagnosis, while the other pays per service Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Managed Care models like HMOs and PPOs?

To control healthcare costs and promote preventative care Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential advantage of the primary nursing care model?

More autonomy for nurses Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential drawback of Fee-for-Service payment models?

They incentivize providers to order unnecessary tests Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between HMOs and PPOs?

HMOs require a primary care physician, while PPOs do not Signup and view all the answers