Exam 29: Natural and Man-Made Disasters

A friend who was raped and beaten appeared to be coping well.However,she recently dropped out of school and shared with the nurse that she is having nightmares where it happens all over again,and these nightmares are becoming impossible to live with.Which would be the concern of the nurse?

Who is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of communities?

Which are the responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)in relation to disasters? (Select all that apply.)

When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?

Which agency should develop a community disaster plan,have emergency drills to test the plan,and determine the proper response?

Which best describes why earthquakes would be more frightening than floods to many people,even though both can cause extensive damage? (Select all that apply.)

A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt.A triage nurse noted he had cuts,abrasions,and an open (bone was seen)fractured arm.Which action should be taken next?

Which statement best describes how the American Red Cross (ARC)is different from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)or the National Incident Management System?

Which disaster would most likely cause the most long-lasting mental health concerns for its victims?

Which action should be taken during a biological attack?

Which U.S.agency is responsible for overseeing the actions of protecting against,responding to,recovering from,and preventing the effects of disaster?

Which type of behaviors would a nurse expect to see when a disaster first strikes a community?

Eight patients were burned in a factory fire.Shortly thereafter,four firefighters were seen with possible smoke inhalation problems.Which best describes how these patients are different from the first patients to arrive?

Which do terrorists hope to accomplish by causing mass destruction and violence toward innocent persons going about their daily lives?

Which step should the nurse take first when triaging a victim of a disaster?

Who should create a disaster plan including emergency supplies and where to meet in case of an emergency?

Which best describes the mission of the U.S.Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?

Which best describes how a community will know whether its disaster plan is adequate?

Which disasters are considered natech (natural-technological)disasters? (Select all that apply.)

Which type of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan?