NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2
Study Set Answered Correctly Graded A+.
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
Response Stage -correct answer - Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
Study Set Answered Correctly Graded A+.
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
Response Stage -correct answer - Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
