A charge nurse is discussing disaster response with nursing staff. Which of the following statements indicates an understanding of the Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)?
"HICS is focused on having multidisciplinary responders available."
"HICS ensures that necessary antibiotics and antidotes are available."
"HICS provides additional responders when needs exceed the ability of local or state agencies."
"HICS identifies facility responsibilities and channels of reporting."
The Correct Answer is D
Rationale:
A. HICS focuses on organizing and managing internal facility operations rather than mobilizing external multidisciplinary responders.
B. HICS does not directly ensure the availability of specific medical supplies; this is usually managed through other systems or protocols.
C. HICS is primarily concerned with internal facility management, not providing additional responders from outside agencies.
D. HICS helps to define roles, responsibilities, and reporting channels within the facility during a disaster, ensuring effective internal management.
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Correct Answer is B
Explanation
Rationale:
A. Protective isolation could be managed by any qualified RN, LPN, or AP depending on the complexity.
B. A client actively dying and requiring IV pain medication needs specialized assessment and pain management, which is appropriate for an RN.
C. A client 3 days postoperative requires ongoing care that can be managed by an LPN with supervision.
D. Frequent ambulation is a task that can be managed by an AP, though supervision may be needed.
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
Rationale:
A. "There are no provider's prescriptions available." is related to background information but does not describe the current situation of the client.
B. "The client was found unconscious on the floor in her home." provides information about the situation but not the current clinical background.
C. "The client should be seen by a neurologist." is a recommendation for further action and should be included in the "Recommendation" section of SBAR, not "Background."
D. "The client is disoriented. Pupils are slow to respond to light." provides relevant background information about the client's current condition, which is necessary for the SBAR "Background" step.