NR 532 WEEK 7 ASSIGNMENT 2026 PRACTICE
TEST SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS CORRECT
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
◉ 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
TEST SHEET FULL SOLUTIONS CORRECT
ANSWERS GUARANTEED PASS
◉ 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
