Vulnerable Populations
Name two examples of vulnerable populations in the community
migrant workers, elderly, incarcerated populations, veterans, homeless, mental health
What are the four phases of disaster management
Prevention, Preparedness, Response, Recovery
Name two community health nurse practice settings
School health, occupational health, forensic/correctional nursing, faith community nursing, home health, hospice
What is globalization in health
The process by which health and disease patterns are influenced by global travel, trade, and communication
A nurse is participating in a mass casualty incident and is using the START triage system. A patient is found to have a respiratory rate of 32 breaths per minute and a weak pulse. What color tag should the nurse assign to this patient?
red
What is a key nursing consideration when working with vulnerable populations
Addressing language barriers, transportation issues, cultural competence, trust-building, and healthcare access
What does the acronym START triage model stand for?
Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment
What is the main focus of public health nursing
Populations—policy, surveillance, epidemiology
Name one major international health organization
World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations (UN
During a disaster triage, a patient is assessed and found to have a capillary refill time of less than 2 seconds and is alert. What color tag should the nurse assign to this patient?
green
What are social determinants of health?
Economic stability, education access, healthcare access, neighborhood/environment, social/community context
Give an example of a preparedness activity
Drills, plans, evacuation supplies
What is a windshield survey?
A community assessment method involving observation of a community’s environment and resources
What is the WHO’s “health for all” initiative
: A global goal to ensure access to primary healthcare for every person
A group of patients arrives at the emergency department after a disaster. The triage nurse assesses a patient who is breathing normally but has a broken arm and is in severe pain. What color tag should be assigned to this patient?
yellow
Name a federal program that supports nutrition for women and children
: WIC (Women, Infants, and Children
Name a federal agency involved in disaster response
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency)
What is the role of the nurse in a school setting
: Health education, screenings, care coordination, emergency response
Name a global health issue that affects communities worldwide
HIV/AIDS, malaria, tobacco use, pandemics, COVID,
In a disaster scenario, a patient is found unresponsive and not breathing. What is the appropriate action for the triage nurse to take?
Assign a black tag and move on to the next patient
What is the role of the nurse in primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention for violence
Primary—education and prevention; Secondary—screening and early intervention; Tertiary—support and rehabilitation
What is the difference between a disaster and an emergency
A disaster is whole community’s emergency is less people
What is the most significant health behavior risk for students
Varies, but often includes substance use (smoking, vaping), poor nutrition, or lack of physical activity
How do nurses participate in global health initiatives
By collaborating with international organizations, providing care, and promoting health education globally
A nurse is conducting triage during a disaster and encounters a patient who has minor injuries and is able to walk. What color tag should the nurse assign to this patient?
green