NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 –
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Terms in this set (105)
Types of Disasters: - 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? - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or
hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - 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? - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - 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 - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily
destruction? injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
,What is Anthrax? - 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 - 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 - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-
speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters 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 - 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 - 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 - Federal agency that is an umbrella for several
Security (DHS) existing agencies that was designed to bring
together all the functions related to emergencies,
immigration, border security, and antiterrorism efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency - Agency charged with providing assistance to
Management Agency 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 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
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Terms in this set (105)
Types of Disasters: - 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? - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or
hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - 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? - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - 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 - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily
destruction? injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
,What is Anthrax? - 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 - 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 - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-
speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters 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 - 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 - 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 - Federal agency that is an umbrella for several
Security (DHS) existing agencies that was designed to bring
together all the functions related to emergencies,
immigration, border security, and antiterrorism efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency - Agency charged with providing assistance to
Management Agency 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 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
