DISASTER MANAGEMENT - EXAM 1
UPDATED RATED A+
A client comes into the emergency room complaining of a headache, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, fatigue, and it tachycardia. Upon further assessment the patient tells you he
was working outside all day. Which would you suspect the patient is suffering from?
A. Drug and Alcohol abuse
B. Heat Exhaustion
C. Heat Stroke
D. Dehydration - ANSWER-B
A fact about lightning.
A. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away
from any rainfall.
B. 'Heat lightning' poses no threat as it is too far away.
C. Lighting is one of the most predicable hazards. - ANSWER-A
A good way to dispose of household chemicals is combine them and put them
in the trash.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-B
A health care issue often become an ethical dilemma because
A. A clients legal right co-exists with the health professionals obligation
B. Decisions must be made quickly often under stressful situations
C. Decisions must be made based on value systems
D. Choices involved do not appear to be clearly right or wrong. - ANSWER-D
A plan for caring for pets should include this provision.
A. Provisions for taking them to an emergency shelter with you.
B. Leaving them home alone.
C. Making arrangement with a boarding facility. - ANSWER-C
A positive central role of mass-media during a disaster is to: (select all that apply)
A. Supply information and directions to the affected population
B. Disseminates information on preparedness measures for future disasters
C. Stimulates volunteerism and donations, including blood donations.
D. Cause anxiety and fear. - ANSWER-A, B, C
A recommended personal action for a blue threat condition.
A. Steer clear of public gathering places.
B. Avoid travel.
C. Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated. - ANSWER-C
, A safe water source.
A. Water beds.
B. Toilet bowls.
C. Liquid from canned goods. - ANSWER-C
A source for determining hazards that threaten your community.
A. Emergency Alert System.
B. United States Department of Hazards.
C. Local emergency management office. - ANSWER-C
According to the hazard maps, this area is at risk from hurricanes.
A. Across the Nation.
B. Mid West.
C. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas. - ANSWER-C
After a bombing, a group of individuals take credit for the political unrest and fear that
ensues. This type of event is considered what?
A. Terrorism
B. Bombing
C. Political distress
D. Disaster - ANSWER-A
After a disaster and a response, evaluation of the response helps to do what? Select all
that apply:
A. Identify what procedures worked
B. Identify what procedures didn't work
C. Nutritional needs of population
D. Challenges identified - ANSWER-A, B, D
An appropriate treatment for heat exhaustion.
A. Give water regardless of consciousness.
B. Cover with lots of blankets.
C. Apply cool wet cloths. - ANSWER-C
An essential in managing water during times of disaster.
A. Alternate with carbonated beverages to save supplies.
B. Ration immediately.
C. Allow people to drink according to needs. - ANSWER-C
An F5 tornado just hit the DFW area, and you, the mighty RN, were called in during the
middle of your slumber to help triage patients at the hospital you work at. You know
____ has your back, because it happens to be the primary agency for _______ , which
provides coordinated federal assistance to your community following major disasters.
A. Health and Human Services; ESF18
B. Hope and Happy Services; ESF4
C. Department of Transportation: ESF1
UPDATED RATED A+
A client comes into the emergency room complaining of a headache, nausea, vomiting,
dizziness, fatigue, and it tachycardia. Upon further assessment the patient tells you he
was working outside all day. Which would you suspect the patient is suffering from?
A. Drug and Alcohol abuse
B. Heat Exhaustion
C. Heat Stroke
D. Dehydration - ANSWER-B
A fact about lightning.
A. Lightning often strikes outside of heavy rain and may occur as far as 10 miles away
from any rainfall.
B. 'Heat lightning' poses no threat as it is too far away.
C. Lighting is one of the most predicable hazards. - ANSWER-A
A good way to dispose of household chemicals is combine them and put them
in the trash.
A. True.
B. False. - ANSWER-B
A health care issue often become an ethical dilemma because
A. A clients legal right co-exists with the health professionals obligation
B. Decisions must be made quickly often under stressful situations
C. Decisions must be made based on value systems
D. Choices involved do not appear to be clearly right or wrong. - ANSWER-D
A plan for caring for pets should include this provision.
A. Provisions for taking them to an emergency shelter with you.
B. Leaving them home alone.
C. Making arrangement with a boarding facility. - ANSWER-C
A positive central role of mass-media during a disaster is to: (select all that apply)
A. Supply information and directions to the affected population
B. Disseminates information on preparedness measures for future disasters
C. Stimulates volunteerism and donations, including blood donations.
D. Cause anxiety and fear. - ANSWER-A, B, C
A recommended personal action for a blue threat condition.
A. Steer clear of public gathering places.
B. Avoid travel.
C. Review stored disaster supplies and replace items that are outdated. - ANSWER-C
, A safe water source.
A. Water beds.
B. Toilet bowls.
C. Liquid from canned goods. - ANSWER-C
A source for determining hazards that threaten your community.
A. Emergency Alert System.
B. United States Department of Hazards.
C. Local emergency management office. - ANSWER-C
According to the hazard maps, this area is at risk from hurricanes.
A. Across the Nation.
B. Mid West.
C. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas. - ANSWER-C
After a bombing, a group of individuals take credit for the political unrest and fear that
ensues. This type of event is considered what?
A. Terrorism
B. Bombing
C. Political distress
D. Disaster - ANSWER-A
After a disaster and a response, evaluation of the response helps to do what? Select all
that apply:
A. Identify what procedures worked
B. Identify what procedures didn't work
C. Nutritional needs of population
D. Challenges identified - ANSWER-A, B, D
An appropriate treatment for heat exhaustion.
A. Give water regardless of consciousness.
B. Cover with lots of blankets.
C. Apply cool wet cloths. - ANSWER-C
An essential in managing water during times of disaster.
A. Alternate with carbonated beverages to save supplies.
B. Ration immediately.
C. Allow people to drink according to needs. - ANSWER-C
An F5 tornado just hit the DFW area, and you, the mighty RN, were called in during the
middle of your slumber to help triage patients at the hospital you work at. You know
____ has your back, because it happens to be the primary agency for _______ , which
provides coordinated federal assistance to your community following major disasters.
A. Health and Human Services; ESF18
B. Hope and Happy Services; ESF4
C. Department of Transportation: ESF1
