NR 442 COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY
SET UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
1. 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
Question:
2. What is a Natural Disaster?
Answer:
- A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Question:
3. 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
Question:
4. What is multiple casualties range?
Answer:
- 1 to 99 individuals
Question:
5. 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
Question:
6. What are weapons of mass destruction?
Answer:
- Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
Question:
7. 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
Question:
8. 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
Question:
9. Characteristics of Disasters
Answer:
- Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Question:
10. 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
Question:
11. 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.
Question:
12. 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
Question:
13. 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
Question:
14. 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
Question:
15. Disaster Management Stages
Answer:
1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Question:
16. 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.
Question:
17. 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
Question:
18. Response Stage
Answer:
- Response stage begins immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
• Shelter in place
• Evacuation
• Search and rescue
• Staging area
• Disaster triage
SET UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Question:
1. 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
Question:
2. What is a Natural Disaster?
Answer:
- A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Question:
3. 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
Question:
4. What is multiple casualties range?
Answer:
- 1 to 99 individuals
Question:
5. 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
Question:
6. What are weapons of mass destruction?
Answer:
- Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
Question:
7. 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
Question:
8. 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
Question:
9. Characteristics of Disasters
Answer:
- Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Question:
10. 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
Question:
11. 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.
Question:
12. 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
Question:
13. 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
Question:
14. 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
Question:
15. Disaster Management Stages
Answer:
1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Question:
16. 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.
Question:
17. 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
Question:
18. Response Stage
Answer:
- Response stage begins immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
• Shelter in place
• Evacuation
• Search and rescue
• Staging area
• Disaster triage
