BDLS post test Questions and Answers

BDLS post test Questions and Answers which activity should take place as part of the recovery from a disaster or public health emergency? -Answer-after action review what is a component of risk analysis? -Answer-assess potential vulnerabilities what is one challenge of incident management? -Answer-communication when does treatment at the disaster scene end? -Answer-after all casualties are transported from the scene what is a potential illness or injury that would occur weeks after a natural disaster? - Answer-communicable diseases what is the most common disaster worldwide? -Answer-flooding what is the leading environmental cause of death in the US? -Answer-heat emergencies what is all hazards preparedness? -Answer-uniform approach to prepare & respond to hazard regardless of cause how should a responder prepare for deployment to a disaster zone? -Answer-secure supply of personal medications, ensure immunizations are up to date, obtain a physical exam. in a scene with hazardous materials, in what zone would decontamination occur? - Answer-Warm What sort of tx may be performed prior to decontamination? -Answer-life-saving interventions which of the following is a clue that a chemical disaster is probable? -Answer-known hazard/substance leaking or spilling, foul or unusual odors present, multiple 911 calls from the same area What best defines the function of public health? -Answer-To recognize health threats that may affect communities What is one tool to help diagnose nerve agents? -Answer-D--diarrh