Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: Run, Fight, Hide
Correct Answer: Run first, if not then hide, if not then fight
Question: Joint Commission defines an emergency as...
Correct Answer: natural or manmade event that suddenly or significantly Disrupts the environment of care
Disrupts care and treatment Changes or increases in demand the organizations services in the organization's
community
Question: Natural Disasters
Correct Answer: tornado hurricane floods earthquake forest fire
Question: Manmade Disasters (unintentional and intentional)
Correct Answer: *C*hemical *B*iological *R*adiological *N*uclear *E*xposions Technological War
Question: International Terrorism
Correct Answer: Perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with designated
foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state sponsored).
Question: Domestic Terrorism
Correct Answer: Perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily
U.S.-based movements that espouse extremist ideologies of a political, religious, social, racial, or
environmental nature.
Question: Disaster Nursing
Correct Answer: nursing preparedness and response to disaster natural or man made Affects all specialty
areas of nursing practice (ED, OB, Psych, OR, Adult care, peds, school, public health and admin)
Question: Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer: Reform
Question: Clara Barton
Correct Answer: American Red Cross
Question: Medical Response Teams - Domestic
Correct Answer: National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) - gov Freedom Corps Umbrella FEMA's
Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) American Red Cross (NGO)
Question: Medical Response Team - International
Correct Answer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Medical Corps Doctor's
without borders
Question: Effects of Disaster on Individual Health
Correct Answer: Medical Health Mental Health Individual Characteristics Vulnerable Populations Elderly
Peds Physically impaired Poverty stricken Don't speak English
, Question: Personal Diaster Preparedness
Correct Answer: Build a kit Make a plan Be informed Maintain the kit
Question: Build a Kit - Water
Correct Answer: 1 gallon per person per day ( 3 gallons for one) 3 days worth of supplies (96 hours for
hospital)
Question: Build a Kit - Food
Correct Answer: Non-perishable nutritious food No refrigeration, prep or cooking Baby formula Paper
plates, cups, manual can opener etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Medication
Correct Answer: 1 week supply of prescription and OTC
Question: Build a Kit - First Aid Kit
Correct Answer: Bandages, extra set of eye glasses, contact lenses, batteries for hearing aids, tweezers etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Personal Documents
Correct Answer: Copies of necessary records, insurance cards, driver's licenses
Question: Build a Kit - Contact Information
Correct Answer: Family phone numbers and addresses, in and out of the area, doctor's phone numbers
Question: Build a Kit - Household Items
Correct Answer: Chlorine, fire extinguisher, waterproof matches, extra batteries, whistle, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Radio
Correct Answer: Battery or hand cranked operated
Question: Build a Kit - Tools
Correct Answer: Adjustable wrench, pliers, duct tape, flashlight etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Map
Correct Answer: Detailed map of surrounding areas
Question: Build a Kit - Money
Correct Answer: Cash $200
Question: Build a Kit - Clothing
Correct Answer: Extra set of clothes, sturdy shoes, sleeping bags etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Sanitary Supplies
Correct Answer: Toilet paper, personal hygiene products, diapers, depends, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Toys
Correct Answer: Games, puzzles, cards, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Pet Supplies
Correct Answer: Food, collar, leash, medications
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Question: Run, Fight, Hide
Correct Answer: Run first, if not then hide, if not then fight
Question: Joint Commission defines an emergency as...
Correct Answer: natural or manmade event that suddenly or significantly Disrupts the environment of care
Disrupts care and treatment Changes or increases in demand the organizations services in the organization's
community
Question: Natural Disasters
Correct Answer: tornado hurricane floods earthquake forest fire
Question: Manmade Disasters (unintentional and intentional)
Correct Answer: *C*hemical *B*iological *R*adiological *N*uclear *E*xposions Technological War
Question: International Terrorism
Correct Answer: Perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with designated
foreign terrorist organizations or nations (state sponsored).
Question: Domestic Terrorism
Correct Answer: Perpetrated by individuals and/or groups inspired by or associated with primarily
U.S.-based movements that espouse extremist ideologies of a political, religious, social, racial, or
environmental nature.
Question: Disaster Nursing
Correct Answer: nursing preparedness and response to disaster natural or man made Affects all specialty
areas of nursing practice (ED, OB, Psych, OR, Adult care, peds, school, public health and admin)
Question: Florence Nightingale
Correct Answer: Reform
Question: Clara Barton
Correct Answer: American Red Cross
Question: Medical Response Teams - Domestic
Correct Answer: National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) - gov Freedom Corps Umbrella FEMA's
Center for Disaster Preparedness (CDP) American Red Cross (NGO)
Question: Medical Response Team - International
Correct Answer: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) International Medical Corps Doctor's
without borders
Question: Effects of Disaster on Individual Health
Correct Answer: Medical Health Mental Health Individual Characteristics Vulnerable Populations Elderly
Peds Physically impaired Poverty stricken Don't speak English
, Question: Personal Diaster Preparedness
Correct Answer: Build a kit Make a plan Be informed Maintain the kit
Question: Build a Kit - Water
Correct Answer: 1 gallon per person per day ( 3 gallons for one) 3 days worth of supplies (96 hours for
hospital)
Question: Build a Kit - Food
Correct Answer: Non-perishable nutritious food No refrigeration, prep or cooking Baby formula Paper
plates, cups, manual can opener etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Medication
Correct Answer: 1 week supply of prescription and OTC
Question: Build a Kit - First Aid Kit
Correct Answer: Bandages, extra set of eye glasses, contact lenses, batteries for hearing aids, tweezers etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Personal Documents
Correct Answer: Copies of necessary records, insurance cards, driver's licenses
Question: Build a Kit - Contact Information
Correct Answer: Family phone numbers and addresses, in and out of the area, doctor's phone numbers
Question: Build a Kit - Household Items
Correct Answer: Chlorine, fire extinguisher, waterproof matches, extra batteries, whistle, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Radio
Correct Answer: Battery or hand cranked operated
Question: Build a Kit - Tools
Correct Answer: Adjustable wrench, pliers, duct tape, flashlight etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Map
Correct Answer: Detailed map of surrounding areas
Question: Build a Kit - Money
Correct Answer: Cash $200
Question: Build a Kit - Clothing
Correct Answer: Extra set of clothes, sturdy shoes, sleeping bags etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Sanitary Supplies
Correct Answer: Toilet paper, personal hygiene products, diapers, depends, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Toys
Correct Answer: Games, puzzles, cards, etc.
Question: Build a Kit - Pet Supplies
Correct Answer: Food, collar, leash, medications
