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What are the five different types of disasters? - answernatural, man made, biological, chemical, radiologic type of disaster that is temperature related or caused by movement of the Earth (extreme cold/heat) - answernatural type of disaster that is a storm, an epidemic, or related to water/fire - answernatural type of disaster that occurs as a result of action taken by humankind - answerman made type of disaster caused by the environment or civil/terroristic actions - answerman made ...

True - answerT or F: The frequency of natural disaster is increasing True - answerT or F: The U.S. is more at risk now than in 2001 for a major terrorist attack Any unforeseen human made or natural event that cause destruction or devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance - answerWhat is a Disaster? Tsunami, Hurricane Sandy, Communicable Disease (H1N1) - answerWhat are some examples of natural disasters? Fires, structure collapse, bioterrorism, pollution - answerWhat are ...

Which of the following hazard scales, which describes tornadoes, was recently enhanced to more accurately describe associated damage? - answerFujitsu-Pearson scale Which of the following describes a storm surge? - answerA ride in coastal sea levels generated by a tropical storm, hurricane, or other meteorological disturbance Which of the following is not typically considered a contributor to social vulnerability? - answergeography On average, how many people are killed by lightning each...

What is a disaster? - answeris a result of vast ecological breakdown in the relation between humans and their environment, as serious or sudden event on such scale that the stricken community needs extraordinary efforts to cope with outside help or international aid. Natural disaster examples? - answerhurricane, flood, cyclones, land slides, epidemic, draught Man made disaster examples? - answeraccidents, bomb blast, terrorism, riots and violence Characteristics of disasters? - answer-C...

*8 Principles of Disaster Management* - answer1. Prevent disaster 2. Minimize casualties (if disaster cannot be prevented) 3. Prevent further casualties 4. Rescue victims 5. Provide first aid 6. *Evacuate injured to medical facilities* (large nursing job) 7. Provide definitive medical care 8. Promote reconstruction of lives (bring community back to a sense of normalcy) What is important to know about the *principles of disaster management* - answerThese must be implemente...

B - answerWhich of the following best defines a disaster? A. Any event that results in multiple deaths B. Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance C. Devastation that covers a broad geographical area D. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage B - answerWhich of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters? A. Arid regions that are prone to drought B. Developing countries with limited resources ...

What is the purpose of conducting research on risks and public education activities, including warnings of possible disasters? - answerTo reduce disaster vulnerability Which factor has increased the danger of natural disasters in recent decades? - answerOvercrowding & urban development Heightened awareness and openness to consider prevention activities typically occurs during which phase of the disaster management cycle? - answerDisaster recovery After the outbreak of severe acute respi...

Disaster - answerAny human-made or natural event causing destruction and devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance. -other info. look at ppt page 1 -Unforeseen, serious, unique events that disrupt essential community services and cause human morbidity and mortality that cannot be alleviated unless assistance is received from others outside the community. Vary by: -Type of onset -Duration of the immediate crisis -Magnitude or scope of the incident -Extent that the eve...

What kind of disaster involves results in mass casualties due to war or political conflict? A. Health disaster B. Natural disaster C. Human-generated disaster D. All of the above - answerC When should leadership roles be established to manage a disaster? A. Before a disaster B. During a disaster C. After a disaster D. Whenever it is convenient - answerA After a bombing, a group of individuals take credit for the political unrest and fear that ensues. This type of event is considere...

Atherosclerosis - a chronic inflammatory disorder of the ____________ _____ - most common sites are (7) - answerAtherosclerosis - a chronic inflammatory disorder of the vascular wall - most common sites are abdominal aorta, coronary arteries, thoracic aorta, femoral and popliteal arteries, carotid arteries, vertebral arteries Atherosclerosis Common cause of _______ and disease worldwide - Can result in one of these 3 diseases: - answerAtherosclerosis Common cause of death and dis...