Questions: 20. If you were at a hospital for clinical experience and an MCE occurred in your city, how could you and your fellow nursing students be of help? a. By leaving the hospital to be out of the way during the disaster response b. By taking over all of the staff nurses' responsibilities, leaving them free to respond to the disaster c. By participating in the hospital's disaster plan, performing duties as assigned, within your scope as a student d. By organizing all of the volunteers who arrive to help during the disaster

The answer is the third one (or C): By participating in the hospital's disaster plan, performing duties as assigned, within your scope as a student.

Explanation for each option: a. By leaving the hospital to be out of the way during the disaster response

• This option is incorrect because leaving the hospital would not contribute to the disaster response efforts. Nursing students can provide valuable assistance within their scope of practice.

b. By taking over all of the staff nurses' responsibilities, leaving them free to respond to the disaster

• This option is incorrect because nursing students do not have the training or experience to take over all responsibilities of staff nurses. This could compromise patient care and safety.

c. By participating in the hospital's disaster plan, performing duties as assigned, within your scope as a student

• This option is correct because it ensures that nursing students are contributing in a structured and safe manner, following the hospital's established disaster plan and working within their capabilities.

d. By organizing all of the volunteers who arrive to help during the disaster

• This option is incorrect because organizing volunteers requires specific skills and authority that nursing students may not possess. It is more appropriate for them to follow the hospital's disaster plan and perform assigned duties.

Summary: Nursing students can be of help during a mass casualty event (MCE) by participating in the hospital's disaster plan and performing duties as assigned, within their scope as students. This ensures they contribute effectively and safely to the disaster response efforts.