NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set Questions with complete solutions

Types of Disasters: Correct 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? Correct Answer-- A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) Correct 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? Correct Answer-- 1 to 99 individuals What is terrorism? Correct 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? Correct Answer-- Weapon designed to cause death or serious bo