A nurse is teaching a group of newly hired nurses about the requirements for disaster planning. Which of the following statements by one of the newly hired nurses indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale:

A. A staff nurse typically does not function as the incident commander; this role is usually filled by someone with a leadership or administrative position in disaster planning.

B. An actual disaster cannot replace a drill because drills are designed to prepare staff for specific scenarios and ensure readiness.

C. A physician is not required to triage victims; this task can be performed by trained triage nurses or other designated personnel.

D. Regular disaster drills are essential for ensuring preparedness and assessing the effectiveness of disaster response plans.

Rationale:

A. A client who is 3 days postoperative following a craniotomy requires careful monitoring due to potential complications from brain surgery, so vital signs should be taken by a nurse.

B. A client who is 3 days postoperative following gastric bypass surgery is stable enough for an AP to obtain vital signs, as the risk of immediate postoperative complications is lower compared to more recent surgeries.

C. A client who is 2 hr postoperative following an abdominal hysterectomy requires close monitoring due to the recent surgery, so vital signs should be obtained by a nurse.

D. A client who is 1 hr postoperative following a thyroidectomy requires vigilant monitoring for potential complications from recent surgery, which should be done by a nurse.