A nurse volunteer approaches a public health agency during a toxic chemical exposure. The volunteer is not certified for disaster events in the database but would like to help. Which of the following statements by the nurse manager demonstrates an understanding of the risk of utilizing uncertified volunteers during a disaster event?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A nurse volunteer approaches a public health agency during a toxic chemical exposure. The volunteer is not certified for disaster events in the database but would like to help. Which of the following statements by the nurse manager demonstrates an understanding of the risk of utilizing uncertified volunteers during a disaster event? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"We only accept registered volunteers because they are protected by worker's compensation"

Answer

"We are unable to determine if you are a registered nurse during this time"

Answer

"You are welcome to help but you cannot leave the quarantine area once you enter it"

Answer

"Do you have a clinical background in public health and can you work long hours?"

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