NR 442 Community Health
Nursing Exam 2 Study Set 2026
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Types of Disasters: - ANSWER ✔✔- Natural (eg. tornado, diseases,
droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake)
- Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse,
toxic spill, pollution, or wars)
- Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or
results in a widespread technological problem
What is a Natural Disaster? - ANSWER ✔✔- A natural event such as
a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
,Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - ANSWER ✔✔- A disaster situation
that results in a large number of victims who need the response of
multiple organizations; according to Dr. Lewis >100 people affected for a
mass casualty incident
What is multiple casualties range? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1 to 99
individuals
What is terrorism? - ANSWER ✔✔- The use of violence and
intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful use of force
according to the FBI
What are weapons of mass destruction? - ANSWER ✔✔- Weapon
designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - ANSWER ✔✔- Spore-forming gram + bacterium
Bacillus antracis; through inhalation is esp deadly
- S/S: Fevers + chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, confusion,
dizziness, cough, N/V, stomach pains, headaches, fatigue, body aches
are common primarily through inhalation methods
Bioterrorism - ANSWER ✔✔- The deliberate spread of pathogenic
organisms into a community to cause widespread illness, fear, and panic
,- E.g. small pox, anthrax, Ebola are category A agents
- E.g. Typhus, ricin toxin, west Nile virus, E.coli, and food safety threats
are category B
- Influenza, TB, or rabies are category C and the third highest priority
Characteristics of Disasters - ANSWER ✔✔- Frequency,
predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Prevention in Disasters - ANSWER ✔✔primary - aimed at preventing
the occurrence of a disaster/limiting consequences
- during nondisaster/predisaster stages
secondary - search, rescue, triage of victims
- assessment of destruction and devastation
- implemented once disaster occurs
tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to previous levels of
function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future disasters
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, Disaster Management - ANSWER ✔✔- The plans that are in place
designating the community's response to a disaster
- Respond more quickly, more effectively, and less confusion
- Ensures resources are available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - BOB (Bug Out Bag)
- Important papers, antiseptics, food, clothing, etc.
Governmental Responsibilities - ANSWER ✔✔- Local government
(first responders) responsible for safety and welfare
- State government involved when disaster overwhelms local community
resources
- Federal government through Department of Homeland Security, CDC,
FEMA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - ANSWER ✔✔-
Federal agency that is an umbrella for several existing agencies that
was designed to bring together all the functions related to emergencies,
immigration, border security, and antiterrorism efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - ANSWER ✔✔-
Agency charged with providing assistance to communities hit by natural
disasters; Mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure
Nursing Exam 2 Study Set 2026
Exam Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
Types of Disasters: - ANSWER ✔✔- Natural (eg. tornado, diseases,
droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake)
- Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse,
toxic spill, pollution, or wars)
- Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or
results in a widespread technological problem
What is a Natural Disaster? - ANSWER ✔✔- A natural event such as
a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
,Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - ANSWER ✔✔- A disaster situation
that results in a large number of victims who need the response of
multiple organizations; according to Dr. Lewis >100 people affected for a
mass casualty incident
What is multiple casualties range? - ANSWER ✔✔- 1 to 99
individuals
What is terrorism? - ANSWER ✔✔- The use of violence and
intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful use of force
according to the FBI
What are weapons of mass destruction? - ANSWER ✔✔- Weapon
designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - ANSWER ✔✔- Spore-forming gram + bacterium
Bacillus antracis; through inhalation is esp deadly
- S/S: Fevers + chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, confusion,
dizziness, cough, N/V, stomach pains, headaches, fatigue, body aches
are common primarily through inhalation methods
Bioterrorism - ANSWER ✔✔- The deliberate spread of pathogenic
organisms into a community to cause widespread illness, fear, and panic
,- E.g. small pox, anthrax, Ebola are category A agents
- E.g. Typhus, ricin toxin, west Nile virus, E.coli, and food safety threats
are category B
- Influenza, TB, or rabies are category C and the third highest priority
Characteristics of Disasters - ANSWER ✔✔- Frequency,
predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Prevention in Disasters - ANSWER ✔✔primary - aimed at preventing
the occurrence of a disaster/limiting consequences
- during nondisaster/predisaster stages
secondary - search, rescue, triage of victims
- assessment of destruction and devastation
- implemented once disaster occurs
tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to previous levels of
function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future disasters
3
COPYRIGHT©JOSHCLAY 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
, Disaster Management - ANSWER ✔✔- The plans that are in place
designating the community's response to a disaster
- Respond more quickly, more effectively, and less confusion
- Ensures resources are available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - BOB (Bug Out Bag)
- Important papers, antiseptics, food, clothing, etc.
Governmental Responsibilities - ANSWER ✔✔- Local government
(first responders) responsible for safety and welfare
- State government involved when disaster overwhelms local community
resources
- Federal government through Department of Homeland Security, CDC,
FEMA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - ANSWER ✔✔-
Federal agency that is an umbrella for several existing agencies that
was designed to bring together all the functions related to emergencies,
immigration, border security, and antiterrorism efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - ANSWER ✔✔-
Agency charged with providing assistance to communities hit by natural
disasters; Mission is to support citizens and first responders to ensure
