NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 LATEST
2025 KEY CONCEPT GUARANTEED PASS
.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in various
industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes. A typical business program might cover topics
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.
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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
.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on
critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes. A typical business program might cover topics
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
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tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to previous levels of
function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future disasters
.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on
critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes. A typical business program might cover topics
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
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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
.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on
critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes. A typical business program might cover topics
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.
Preparedness Stage - (answer)- Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
- Making a family communication plan
Response Stage - (answer)- Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs