Question 1

Which statement best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency?

Accepted Answer

A) A disaster is personal,whereas an emergency is communitywide 
B) An emergency is personal,whereas a disaster is communitywide 
C) Both emergencies and disasters are devastating 
D) Both emergencies and disasters are failures resulting in extensive insurance claims. 
A) A disaster is personal,whereas an emergency is communitywide 
B) An emergency is personal,whereas a disaster is communitywide 
C) Both emergencies and disasters are devastating 
D) Both emergencies and disasters are failures resulting in extensive insurance claims.

Question 2

A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way,primarily burns from a large factory fire.Which action should the hospital take immediately?

Accepted Answer

A) Ask the governor of the state to declare the area a disaster area so state help can be obtained 
B) Call surrounding hospitals to set up burn units,because there will be too many patients for one hospital to manage 
C) Call in physicians and nursing staff who are experts in burn care 
D) Get in touch with the American Red Cross to assist families of the victims 
A) Ask the governor of the state to declare the area a disaster area so state help can be obtained 
B) Call surrounding hospitals to set up burn units,because there will be too many patients for one hospital to manage 
C) Call in physicians and nursing staff who are experts in burn care 
D) Get in touch with the American Red Cross to assist families of the victims

Question 3

As a nurse and a citizen,what is the nurse's additional responsibility in relation to disasters?

Accepted Answer

A) Assume the nurse will be asked to volunteer to assist the American Red Cross with helping care for disaster victims 
B) Be aware if there is an unusual increase in the number of people seeking care with similar symptoms 
C) Expect and plan for the possibility of being called to report to work for additional work efforts in caring for the sick and injured 
D) Expect to be a role model in preparing for and reacting to a disaster 
A) Assume the nurse will be asked to volunteer to assist the American Red Cross with helping care for disaster victims 
B) Be aware if there is an unusual increase in the number of people seeking care with similar symptoms 
C) Expect and plan for the possibility of being called to report to work for additional work efforts in caring for the sick and injured 
D) Expect to be a role model in preparing for and reacting to a disaster

Question 4

Which set of symptoms would be unexpected after a disaster?

Accepted Answer

A) Confusion,disorientation,indecisiveness,and memory loss 
B) Depression,fear,or just numbness 
C) Fatigue with headaches,nausea,and dizziness 
D) Irritable,suspicious,argumentative,and inappropriate 
E) No unusual feelings or behavior 
A) Confusion,disorientation,indecisiveness,and memory loss 
B) Depression,fear,or just numbness 
C) Fatigue with headaches,nausea,and dizziness 
D) Irritable,suspicious,argumentative,and inappropriate 
E) No unusual feelings or behavior

Question 5

An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help.Looters have already started grabbing essential resources.Which action should the community take first?

Accepted Answer

A) Send in ambulances to transport injured persons to medical facilities 
B) Send in media personnel to share the event and begin efforts to obtain donations for the injured 
C) Send in medical personnel to administer first aid and triage the injured 
D) Send in law officials to secure the area and ensure the safety of the victims 
A) Send in ambulances to transport injured persons to medical facilities 
B) Send in media personnel to share the event and begin efforts to obtain donations for the injured 
C) Send in medical personnel to administer first aid and triage the injured 
D) Send in law officials to secure the area and ensure the safety of the victims

Question 6

When does disaster management begin?

Accepted Answer

A) Before a disaster occurs 
B) Immediately after the disaster 
C) Throughout the disaster period 
D) When the disaster begins 
A) Before a disaster occurs 
B) Immediately after the disaster 
C) Throughout the disaster period 
D) When the disaster begins

Which statement best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency?

A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way,primarily burns from a large factory fire.Which action should the hospital take immediately?

As a nurse and a citizen,what is the nurse's additional responsibility in relation to disasters?

Which set of symptoms would be unexpected after a disaster?

An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help.Looters have already started grabbing essential resources.Which action should the community take first?

When does disaster management begin?

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Exam 29: Natural and Man-Made Disasters

Which statement best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency?

A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way,primarily burns from a large factory fire.Which action should the hospital take immediately?

As a nurse and a citizen,what is the nurse's additional responsibility in relation to disasters?

Which set of symptoms would be unexpected after a disaster?

An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help.Looters have already started grabbing essential resources.Which action should the community take first?

When does disaster management begin?

Health: a Community View

Historical Factors: Community Health Nursing in Context

Thinking Upstream: Nursing Theories and Population-Focused Nursing Practice

Policy,politics,legislation,and Community Health Nursing

The Health Care System

Economics of Health Care

Cultural Diversity and Community Health Nursing

Environmental Health

Health in the Global Community

Child and Adolescent Health

Womens Health

Mens Health

Senior Health

Family Health

Populations Affected by Disabilities

Veterans Health

Homeless Populations

Rural and Migrant Health

Populations Affected by Mental Illness

Communicable Disease

Substance Abuse

Violence

School Health

Occupational Health

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