NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set |
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Q1: Types of Disasters
A: 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
Q2: What is a Natural Disaster?
A: A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or
loss of life
Q3: Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
A: 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
Q4: What is multiple casualties range?
A: 1 to 99 individuals
Q5: What is terrorism?
A: The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful
use of force according to the FBI
Q6: What are weapons of mass destruction?
A: Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
Q7: What is Anthrax?
, A: 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
Q8: Bioterrorism
A: 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
Q9: Characteristics of Disasters
A: Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Q10: Prevention in Disasters
A: 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
Q11: Disaster Management
A: 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.
Q12: Governmental Responsibilities
A: 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
, Q13: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
A: 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
Q14: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
A: 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
Q15: Disaster Management Stages
A: 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Q16: Prevention Stage
A: 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.
Q17: Preparedness Stage
A: Training in first aid
Assembling a disaster emergency kit
Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
Making a family communication plan
Q18: Response Stage
A: Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
Chamberlain University-Illinois | UPDATED Questions
with 100% Verified Answers
Q1: Types of Disasters
A: 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
Q2: What is a Natural Disaster?
A: A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or
loss of life
Q3: Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
A: 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
Q4: What is multiple casualties range?
A: 1 to 99 individuals
Q5: What is terrorism?
A: The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful
use of force according to the FBI
Q6: What are weapons of mass destruction?
A: Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
Q7: What is Anthrax?
, A: 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
Q8: Bioterrorism
A: 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
Q9: Characteristics of Disasters
A: Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Q10: Prevention in Disasters
A: 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
Q11: Disaster Management
A: 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.
Q12: Governmental Responsibilities
A: 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
, Q13: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
A: 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
Q14: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
A: 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
Q15: Disaster Management Stages
A: 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Q16: Prevention Stage
A: 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.
Q17: Preparedness Stage
A: Training in first aid
Assembling a disaster emergency kit
Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
Making a family communication plan
Q18: Response Stage
A: Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
