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Chapter 16: Disaster Management
Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing,
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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 geographic area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage
ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes disruption, destruction, or devastation that c
external assistance. A disaster does not need to involve injuries or deaths. The devastation may not cov
main concept of the definition of a disaster is that it cannot be relieved without assistance.
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
ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries. The people of low socioeconomic status
houses are less sturdy and have fewer resources and less means of social security. The climate and loca
relate to its risk of bearing the burden of disasters. Industrialized countries have a higher socioeconom
address disasters if they occur.
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. Define roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency
preparedness.
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction.
ANS: C
The National Response Framework, a successor to the National Response Plan, “helps define the roles
relationships critical to effective emergency planning, preparedness, and response to any emergency o
as a guide for conducting a nationwide all-hazards response that is flexible and adaptable and that link
with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The US Department of Homeland Security
develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United
or attacks. Eventually, the NRF was developed within this department. The National Response Framew
linkage for the Red Cross to other organizations but does not assist with it carrying out its missio
change presidential power.
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
ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness, response, and re
prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the disaster occurs. Disaster management that occurs during th
Recovery occurs following the disaster. Nothing can be done as the actual disaster is occurring.
5. A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the following activitie
likely complete?
a. Provide community educational programs and training on how to prepare for
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6. Which of the following should family members have readily available to best cope with a disaster?
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. Where they will meet in case of an emergency
ANS: D
Families are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to cope with a disaster, including detail
reunite in the event of an emergency. The nurse should have his or her own copy of the professional lic
that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an emergency planning kit. Glove
protective equipment are recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency s
7. A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster management. Which o
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
ANS: D
Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during the prepare
Heightened inspection and increased security is part of the mitigation phase. Individuals should make
their pets through their own personal disaster planning; this would not be part of the community disast
be appropriate or feasible for the nurse to purchase personal protective equipment for all citizens.
8. A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to discuss the d
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
ANS: C
The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as good as the people and organizations in
Although natural disasters cannot be prevented, much can be done to minimize further increases in acc
after impact. A concise, realistic, and well-rehearsed disaster plan is essential for managing the respon
and ongoing communication among involved workers and organizations is critical. A disaster planning
agencies would not impact the stability or functioning of the community. The communication among t
may be improved; however, the group is meeting for a specific purpose so the overall communication
may be agencies that are not represented at the meeting.
9. The local hospital, health department, and university together planned and implemented a mock casual
university’s theater and nursing students playing the injured victims. After the drill, which of the follow
students most likely complete?
a. Volunteer as leaders in the next casualty drill.
b. Evaluate the drill and offer recommendations for more effectiveness in the future.
c. Recognize how to respond to a real disaster in the future.
d. Write a report on their actions and how they felt during the drill.
ANS: B
The nursing students should be prepared to offer a critique of the drill performance and suggest improv
for an actual disaster. It would be unlikely that the students would be volunteers at the next drill as typ
with disaster management are the ones who are coordinating and leading these activities. It is unknown
the same type of disaster as what they completed the drill for, so their involvement may not change the
Writing a report and talking about feelings would not be helpful for the agencies to learn what they can
disaster was to occur.
10. Which of the following organizations would direct nurses’ response to a countywide disaster?
a. American Red Cross
b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Chapter 16: Disaster Management
Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing,
MULTIPLE CHOICE
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 geographic area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage
ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes disruption, destruction, or devastation that c
external assistance. A disaster does not need to involve injuries or deaths. The devastation may not cov
main concept of the definition of a disaster is that it cannot be relieved without assistance.
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
ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries. The people of low socioeconomic status
houses are less sturdy and have fewer resources and less means of social security. The climate and loca
relate to its risk of bearing the burden of disasters. Industrialized countries have a higher socioeconom
address disasters if they occur.
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. Define roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency
preparedness.
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction.
ANS: C
The National Response Framework, a successor to the National Response Plan, “helps define the roles
relationships critical to effective emergency planning, preparedness, and response to any emergency o
as a guide for conducting a nationwide all-hazards response that is flexible and adaptable and that link
with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The US Department of Homeland Security
develop and coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United
or attacks. Eventually, the NRF was developed within this department. The National Response Framew
linkage for the Red Cross to other organizations but does not assist with it carrying out its missio
change presidential power.
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
ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness, response, and re
prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the disaster occurs. Disaster management that occurs during th
Recovery occurs following the disaster. Nothing can be done as the actual disaster is occurring.
5. A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the following activitie
likely complete?
a. Provide community educational programs and training on how to prepare for
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6. Which of the following should family members have readily available to best cope with a disaster?
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. Where they will meet in case of an emergency
ANS: D
Families are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to cope with a disaster, including detail
reunite in the event of an emergency. The nurse should have his or her own copy of the professional lic
that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an emergency planning kit. Glove
protective equipment are recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency s
7. A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster management. Which o
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
ANS: D
Disaster kit assembly for the home, workplace, and car, especially by nurses, occurs during the prepare
Heightened inspection and increased security is part of the mitigation phase. Individuals should make
their pets through their own personal disaster planning; this would not be part of the community disast
be appropriate or feasible for the nurse to purchase personal protective equipment for all citizens.
8. A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to discuss the d
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
ANS: C
The level of community preparedness for a disaster is only as good as the people and organizations in
Although natural disasters cannot be prevented, much can be done to minimize further increases in acc
after impact. A concise, realistic, and well-rehearsed disaster plan is essential for managing the respon
and ongoing communication among involved workers and organizations is critical. A disaster planning
agencies would not impact the stability or functioning of the community. The communication among t
may be improved; however, the group is meeting for a specific purpose so the overall communication
may be agencies that are not represented at the meeting.
9. The local hospital, health department, and university together planned and implemented a mock casual
university’s theater and nursing students playing the injured victims. After the drill, which of the follow
students most likely complete?
a. Volunteer as leaders in the next casualty drill.
b. Evaluate the drill and offer recommendations for more effectiveness in the future.
c. Recognize how to respond to a real disaster in the future.
d. Write a report on their actions and how they felt during the drill.
ANS: B
The nursing students should be prepared to offer a critique of the drill performance and suggest improv
for an actual disaster. It would be unlikely that the students would be volunteers at the next drill as typ
with disaster management are the ones who are coordinating and leading these activities. It is unknown
the same type of disaster as what they completed the drill for, so their involvement may not change the
Writing a report and talking about feelings would not be helpful for the agencies to learn what they can
disaster was to occur.
10. Which of the following organizations would direct nurses’ response to a countywide disaster?
a. American Red Cross
b. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
