Chapter 22 Flashcards
Primary Injuries
Primary injuries result from the pressure waves of the bomb hitting the body. Examples include eardrum and eyeball rupture.
Secondary Injuries
Secondary injuries result from flying debris and bomb fragments hitting the victim. These types of injuries include penetrating or blunt force trauma, some of which require amputation.
Tertiary Injuries
The client had a traumatic amputation (loss of an arm), which is a tertiary injury. Tertiary injuries result from the victim being thrown by the blast wind. Fractures, amputations, and brain injuries are examples of tertiary injuries.
Preparedness phase
The preparedness phase refers to a proactive planning effort designed to structure the disaster response prior to its occurrence. The nurse is in the response phase.
Preparedness phase
The preparedness phase refers to a proactive planning effort designed to structure the disaster response prior to its occurrence. The nurse is in the response phase.
Preparedness phase
The preparedness phase refers to a proactive planning effort designed to structure the disaster response prior to its occurrence. The nurse is in the response phase.
Mitigation phase
The mitigation phase includes measures to reduce harmful effects of the disaster by attempting to limit its impact on human health, community function, and economic infrastructure. These measures occur before the disaster strikes. The nurse is in the response phase.
Response phase
The response phase is the actual implementation of the disaster plan and includes a focus on on emergency relief: saving lives, providing first aid, and giving care and basic life requirements to victims.
Recovery phase
The recovery phase focuses on stabilizing and returning the community to normal. The nurse is in the response phase.
