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DISASTER & MASS CASUALTY NURSING EXAM
TRIAGE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2026
LATEST VERSION
SECTION A: DISASTER & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Q1.
A disaster is BEST defined as an event that:
A. Causes injuries
B. Requires emergency services
C. Exceeds local response capacity
D. Is unpredictable
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A disaster overwhelms available local resources.
Q2.
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Which phase of disaster management focuses on planning and
training?
A. Mitigation
B. Preparedness
C. Response
D. Recovery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparedness includes drills, education, and
emergency planning.
Q3.
Which activity is an example of mitigation?
A. Conducting mass casualty triage
B. Stockpiling emergency supplies
C. Building flood barriers
D. Providing psychological first aid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mitigation reduces disaster impact before it occurs.
Q4. (SATA)
Which components are part of emergency preparedness?
(Select all that apply)
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A. Disaster drills
B. Communication plans
C. Infrastructure rebuilding
D. Staff education
E. Resource stockpiling
Correct Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Preparedness focuses on readiness, not recovery.
Q5.
The PRIMARY goal of disaster preparedness is to:
A. Eliminate disasters
B. Reduce response time and casualties
C. Improve documentation
D. Increase funding
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparedness saves lives and limits damage.
Q6.
Which nurse has the MOST critical role in emergency
preparedness planning?
A. Staff nurse only
B. Nurse manager
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C. Nurse educator
D. All nurses
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disaster preparedness is a shared nursing
responsibility.
Q7.
Which hazard is classified as a technological disaster?
A. Earthquake
B. Flood
C. Chemical spill
D. Drought
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Technological disasters result from human activity.
Q8.
Which emergency preparedness principle emphasizes
redundancy?
A. Single command
B. Backup systems
C. Centralization
D. Isolation
DISASTER & MASS CASUALTY NURSING EXAM
TRIAGE & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 2026
LATEST VERSION
SECTION A: DISASTER & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
Q1.
A disaster is BEST defined as an event that:
A. Causes injuries
B. Requires emergency services
C. Exceeds local response capacity
D. Is unpredictable
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A disaster overwhelms available local resources.
Q2.
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Which phase of disaster management focuses on planning and
training?
A. Mitigation
B. Preparedness
C. Response
D. Recovery
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparedness includes drills, education, and
emergency planning.
Q3.
Which activity is an example of mitigation?
A. Conducting mass casualty triage
B. Stockpiling emergency supplies
C. Building flood barriers
D. Providing psychological first aid
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Mitigation reduces disaster impact before it occurs.
Q4. (SATA)
Which components are part of emergency preparedness?
(Select all that apply)
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A. Disaster drills
B. Communication plans
C. Infrastructure rebuilding
D. Staff education
E. Resource stockpiling
Correct Answers: A, B, D, E
Rationale: Preparedness focuses on readiness, not recovery.
Q5.
The PRIMARY goal of disaster preparedness is to:
A. Eliminate disasters
B. Reduce response time and casualties
C. Improve documentation
D. Increase funding
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparedness saves lives and limits damage.
Q6.
Which nurse has the MOST critical role in emergency
preparedness planning?
A. Staff nurse only
B. Nurse manager
, 4
C. Nurse educator
D. All nurses
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Disaster preparedness is a shared nursing
responsibility.
Q7.
Which hazard is classified as a technological disaster?
A. Earthquake
B. Flood
C. Chemical spill
D. Drought
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Technological disasters result from human activity.
Q8.
Which emergency preparedness principle emphasizes
redundancy?
A. Single command
B. Backup systems
C. Centralization
D. Isolation
