NR442 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2
STUDY SET
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 common
primarily thru 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- preventing the occurrence of a
disaster/limiting the consequences during nondisaster/ predisaster stages
secondary- search, rescue, triage of victims assessment of destruction and
devastation employed after the disaster has taken place tertiary- focus on
recovery and restorative community to former levels of function prevention of
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
responsible for aiding communities affected by natural disasters; Goal is to
provide support to individuals and first responders in a manner that, as a nation,
everyone works together to build, maintain, and improve the ability to prepare
for, prevent 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
- Educate citizens regarding what actions to take to prepare for disasters.
- Individual, family, and community level
- Develop a plan for meeting the potential disasters identified.
STUDY SET
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 common
primarily thru 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- preventing the occurrence of a
disaster/limiting the consequences during nondisaster/ predisaster stages
secondary- search, rescue, triage of victims assessment of destruction and
devastation employed after the disaster has taken place tertiary- focus on
recovery and restorative community to former levels of function prevention of
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
responsible for aiding communities affected by natural disasters; Goal is to
provide support to individuals and first responders in a manner that, as a nation,
everyone works together to build, maintain, and improve the ability to prepare
for, prevent 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
- Educate citizens regarding what actions to take to prepare for disasters.
- Individual, family, and community level
- Develop a plan for meeting the potential disasters identified.
