NR 545 EXAM 2 FULL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
BUNDLE
●● 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
●● 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 that, as a nation, everyone works together to build, sustain, and
improve the capacity to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate all hazards
●● Disaster Management Stages
Answer: 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
●● Prevention Stage
Answer: - Identify potential disaster risks.
- Create risk maps
CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
BUNDLE
●● 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
●● 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 that, as a nation, everyone works together to build, sustain, and
improve the capacity to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate all hazards
●● Disaster Management Stages
Answer: 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
●● Prevention Stage
Answer: - Identify potential disaster risks.
- Create risk maps
