NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2
Study Set UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
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 bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - CORRECT 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
,Bioterrorism - CORRECT 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
Characteristics of Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER - - Frequency, predictability,
preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters - CORRECT 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
Disaster Management - CORRECT 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.
Governmental Responsibilities - CORRECT 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
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - CORRECT 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
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - CORRECT 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
Disaster Management Stages - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Prevention Stage - CORRECT 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.
Preparedness Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
- Making a family communication plan
Study Set UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
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 bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - CORRECT 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
,Bioterrorism - CORRECT 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
Characteristics of Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER - - Frequency, predictability,
preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters - CORRECT 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
Disaster Management - CORRECT 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.
Governmental Responsibilities - CORRECT 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
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - CORRECT 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
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - CORRECT 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
Disaster Management Stages - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Prevention Stage - CORRECT 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.
Preparedness Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
- Making a family communication plan
