Stanhope Chapter 14
1. Which of the following best defines a disaster?
a. Any event that results in multiple deaths
b. Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance
c. Devastation that covers a broad geographical area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage -
correct answer-ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation that
cannot be relieved without assistance.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: pp. 248-249
2. Which of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters?
a. Arid regions that are prone to drought
b. Developing countries with limited resources
c. Industrialized countries with much to lose
d. Water-boundary regions that are prone to floods and hurricanes - correct answer-ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries, where the death rate is up to
12 times higher than in developed countries. The people of low socioeconomic status suffer
the most because their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer resources and less
means of social security.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 249
3. What is the purpose of the National Response Framework?
a. Create a new branch of government that deals with bioterrorism
b. Establish a way for the Red Cross to carry out its mission
c. Develop a nationwide all-hazards approach to domestic incident management
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction - correct
answer-ANS: C
The National Response Framework is a unified, all-discipline, all-hazards approach to
domestic incident management. It is built upon scalable, flexible, and adaptable coordinating
structures to align key roles and responsibilities linking all levels of government and
organizations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 250
4. When does disaster management begin?
a. Before the disaster occurs
b. During the disaster
c. Immediately following the disaster
d. During the recovery period - correct answer-ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery. The first stage of prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the
disaster occurs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 250
, 5. A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the
following activities would the nurse most likely complete?
a. Provide community educational programs and training on how to prepare for disasters.
b. Request donations be sent to the affected area.
c. Develop a notification procedure to be used by the international disaster relief office.
d. Recruit volunteers to be a part of the disaster team that will travel to the afflicted area. -
correct answer-ANS: A
Mitigation refers to actions to prevent specific disasters from occurring or to reduce the
severity of a disaster's effects if it cannot be avoided. Providing community educational
programs on disaster preparedness is the only intervention that addresses mitigation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: p. 251
6. A nurse is employed by the American Red Cross and is frequently assigned to fly to a
disaster zone. Which of the following should the nurse's family members have readily
available?
a. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment
b. A copy of the nurse's professional license
c. A 5-day supply of water
d. A disaster/emergency plan - correct answer-ANS: D
The nurse and the nurse's family are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to
cope with a disaster, including details such as where families will reunite in the event of an
emergency. The nurse should have his/her own copy of the professional license. It is
recommended that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an
emergency planning kit. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment are
recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency supply.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 252-253
7. A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster
management. Which of the following events would the nurse anticipate occurring?
a. Heightened inspection and increased security in the community
b. Incorporation of provision of pets into local disaster plans
c. Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens
d. Assembly of disaster kits for the home, workplace, and car - correct answer-ANS: A
Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during
the preparedness phase. The other answers are false or describe the other stages.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 252-253
8. A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to
discuss the disaster plan for the community. Which of the following best describes the
purpose of this meeting?
a. To increase stability in the community
b. To improve overall community functioning
c. To manage response to disasters in the community
d. To enhance communication among agencies in the community - correct answer-ANS: C
The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as good as the people and
organizations in the community make it. Although natural disasters cannot be prevented,
much can be done to minimize further increases in accidents, death, and destruction after
1. Which of the following best defines a disaster?
a. Any event that results in multiple deaths
b. Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance
c. Devastation that covers a broad geographical area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage -
correct answer-ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes destruction and devastation that
cannot be relieved without assistance.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Remember (Knowledge) REF: pp. 248-249
2. Which of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters?
a. Arid regions that are prone to drought
b. Developing countries with limited resources
c. Industrialized countries with much to lose
d. Water-boundary regions that are prone to floods and hurricanes - correct answer-ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries, where the death rate is up to
12 times higher than in developed countries. The people of low socioeconomic status suffer
the most because their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer resources and less
means of social security.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 249
3. What is the purpose of the National Response Framework?
a. Create a new branch of government that deals with bioterrorism
b. Establish a way for the Red Cross to carry out its mission
c. Develop a nationwide all-hazards approach to domestic incident management
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction - correct
answer-ANS: C
The National Response Framework is a unified, all-discipline, all-hazards approach to
domestic incident management. It is built upon scalable, flexible, and adaptable coordinating
structures to align key roles and responsibilities linking all levels of government and
organizations.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 250
4. When does disaster management begin?
a. Before the disaster occurs
b. During the disaster
c. Immediately following the disaster
d. During the recovery period - correct answer-ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery. The first stage of prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the
disaster occurs.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Understand (Comprehension) REF: p. 250
, 5. A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the
following activities would the nurse most likely complete?
a. Provide community educational programs and training on how to prepare for disasters.
b. Request donations be sent to the affected area.
c. Develop a notification procedure to be used by the international disaster relief office.
d. Recruit volunteers to be a part of the disaster team that will travel to the afflicted area. -
correct answer-ANS: A
Mitigation refers to actions to prevent specific disasters from occurring or to reduce the
severity of a disaster's effects if it cannot be avoided. Providing community educational
programs on disaster preparedness is the only intervention that addresses mitigation.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Analyze (Analysis) REF: p. 251
6. A nurse is employed by the American Red Cross and is frequently assigned to fly to a
disaster zone. Which of the following should the nurse's family members have readily
available?
a. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment
b. A copy of the nurse's professional license
c. A 5-day supply of water
d. A disaster/emergency plan - correct answer-ANS: D
The nurse and the nurse's family are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to
cope with a disaster, including details such as where families will reunite in the event of an
emergency. The nurse should have his/her own copy of the professional license. It is
recommended that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an
emergency planning kit. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment are
recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency supply.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 252-253
7. A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster
management. Which of the following events would the nurse anticipate occurring?
a. Heightened inspection and increased security in the community
b. Incorporation of provision of pets into local disaster plans
c. Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens
d. Assembly of disaster kits for the home, workplace, and car - correct answer-ANS: A
Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during
the preparedness phase. The other answers are false or describe the other stages.
DIF: Cognitive Level: Apply (Application) REF: pp. 252-253
8. A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to
discuss the disaster plan for the community. Which of the following best describes the
purpose of this meeting?
a. To increase stability in the community
b. To improve overall community functioning
c. To manage response to disasters in the community
d. To enhance communication among agencies in the community - correct answer-ANS: C
The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as good as the people and
organizations in the community make it. Although natural disasters cannot be prevented,
much can be done to minimize further increases in accidents, death, and destruction after
