NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set Questions
with Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Types of Disasters:
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
Question 2: What is a Natural Disaster?
Answer: - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of
life
Question 3: Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
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
Question 4: What is multiple casualties range?
Answer: - 1 to 99 individuals
Question 5: What is terrorism?
Answer: - The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful use of
force according to the FBI
Question 6: What are weapons of mass destruction?
Answer: - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives,
biological agents, etc.
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,Question 7: What is Anthrax?
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
Question 8: Bioterrorism
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
Question 9: Characteristics of Disasters
Answer: - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Question 10: Prevention in Disasters
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
Question 11: Disaster Management
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.
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, Question 12: Governmental Responsibilities
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
Question 13: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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
Question 14: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
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
Question 15: Disaster Management Stages
Answer: 1. prevention 2. preparedness 3. response 4. recovery
Question 16: Prevention Stage
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.
Question 17: Preparedness Stage
Answer: - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place away from home
- Making a family communication plan
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with Verified Answers (Correct Update)
Question 1: Types of Disasters:
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
Question 2: What is a Natural Disaster?
Answer: - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of
life
Question 3: Mass Casualty Incident (MCI)
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
Question 4: What is multiple casualties range?
Answer: - 1 to 99 individuals
Question 5: What is terrorism?
Answer: - The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful use of
force according to the FBI
Question 6: What are weapons of mass destruction?
Answer: - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives,
biological agents, etc.
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,Question 7: What is Anthrax?
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
Question 8: Bioterrorism
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
Question 9: Characteristics of Disasters
Answer: - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Question 10: Prevention in Disasters
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
Question 11: Disaster Management
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.
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, Question 12: Governmental Responsibilities
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
Question 13: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
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
Question 14: FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
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
Question 15: Disaster Management Stages
Answer: 1. prevention 2. preparedness 3. response 4. recovery
Question 16: Prevention Stage
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.
Question 17: Preparedness Stage
Answer: - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place away from home
- Making a family communication plan
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