Question 1

Which of the following statements 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. B

Question 2

Which of the following disasters are considered NA-TECH (natural-technological) disasters? (Select all that apply.)

Accepted Answer

A)  Constant rain led to mud slides, and whole neighborhoods were buried. 
B)  An earthquake caused structural collapse of bridges and highways in the area. 
C)  People stampeded out of the overcrowded arena, trampling people who had fallen. 
D)  River flooding resulted in overflow of the sewage plant and contaminated drinking water throughout the city. 
E)  The tsunami washed out all the power and telephone lines throughout the downtown area of the city.
F) Volcanic eruption covered the town with ash, making it difficult to breathe. 
A)  Constant rain led to mud slides, and whole neighborhoods were buried. 
B)  An earthquake caused structural collapse of bridges and highways in the area. 
C)  People stampeded out of the overcrowded arena, trampling people who had fallen. 
D)  River flooding resulted in overflow of the sewage plant and contaminated drinking water throughout the city. 
E)  The tsunami washed out all the power and telephone lines throughout the downtown area of the city.
F) Volcanic eruption covered the town with ash, making it difficult to breathe. A, B, D, E

Question 3

When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?

Accepted Answer

A)  When the Federal Emergency Management Agency requests such assistance 
B)  When the local government requests help keeping order in the community 
C)  When the president has declared the area a national disaster 
D)  When the state has been asked to help an overwhelmed community 
A)  When the Federal Emergency Management Agency requests such assistance 
B)  When the local government requests help keeping order in the community 
C)  When the president has declared the area a national disaster 
D)  When the state has been asked to help an overwhelmed community D

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Burn patients probably have skin damage, whereas the firefighters have lung damage. 
B)  Burn patients will need extensive care over time, whereas the firefighters can probably stay the night with oxygen treatment and then be discharged. 
C)  The burn patients were direct victims, whereas the firefighters are indirect victims. 
D)  The second set of victims may have scarring, shortness of breath, and persistent hoarseness for the next few days. 
A)  Burn patients probably have skin damage, whereas the firefighters have lung damage. 
B)  Burn patients will need extensive care over time, whereas the firefighters can probably stay the night with oxygen treatment and then be discharged. 
C)  The burn patients were direct victims, whereas the firefighters are indirect victims. 
D)  The second set of victims may have scarring, shortness of breath, and persistent hoarseness for the next few days.

Question 5

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition 
B)  Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation 
C)  Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that were lost to be replaced 
D)  Detecting disease outbreaks, their cause, and risk factors, and implementing interventions for control 
E)  Ensuring that drinking water, food, shelter, and medical care are available to victims
F) Setting up safe and comfortable disaster shelters (emergency housing) for families 
A)  Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition 
B)  Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation 
C)  Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that were lost to be replaced 
D)  Detecting disease outbreaks, their cause, and risk factors, and implementing interventions for control 
E)  Ensuring that drinking water, food, shelter, and medical care are available to victims
F) Setting up safe and comfortable disaster shelters (emergency housing) for families

Question 7

An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help. Looters have already started grabbing essential resources. Which of the following actions 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 8

Which of the following types of behaviors would a nurse expect to see when a disaster first strikes a community?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sense of all being okay and that one can rebuild and go on 
B)  Anger and despair that help being offered is insufficient, slow, and inadequate 
C)  Everyone trying to help strangers, as well as their neighbors, survive. 
D)  People involved sharing their stories and reliving what occurred. 
A)  A sense of all being okay and that one can rebuild and go on 
B)  Anger and despair that help being offered is insufficient, slow, and inadequate 
C)  Everyone trying to help strangers, as well as their neighbors, survive. 
D)  People involved sharing their stories and reliving what occurred.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Death rate and scope are higher in earthquakes. 
B)  There is a higher frequency of earthquakes. 
C)  Imminence of earthquakes is unknown. 
D)  It is not possible to prevent an earthquake. 
E)  The intensity of earthquakes is higher.
F) The predictability of earthquakes is lower. 
A)  Death rate and scope are higher in earthquakes. 
B)  There is a higher frequency of earthquakes. 
C)  Imminence of earthquakes is unknown. 
D)  It is not possible to prevent an earthquake. 
E)  The intensity of earthquakes is higher.
F) The predictability of earthquakes is lower.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  For the fourth year in a row a flood hit an area, demolishing several houses, but families heard the warning siren and evacuated in time. 
B)  A forest fire was deliberately set but was not a major concern until the fire suddenly changed direction and people attempting to evacuate at the last minute were burned in their cars. 
C)  A tsunami hit the beach with unbelievable force, water sweeping over the entire harbor, although most boats had been moved to deep water. 
D)  A volcano erupted and lava destroyed the main road to the village where several houses burned, but no one died in the eruption. 
A)  For the fourth year in a row a flood hit an area, demolishing several houses, but families heard the warning siren and evacuated in time. 
B)  A forest fire was deliberately set but was not a major concern until the fire suddenly changed direction and people attempting to evacuate at the last minute were burned in their cars. 
C)  A tsunami hit the beach with unbelievable force, water sweeping over the entire harbor, although most boats had been moved to deep water. 
D)  A volcano erupted and lava destroyed the main road to the village where several houses burned, but no one died in the eruption.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  All families 
B)  All government officials 
C)  All public health employees 
D)  Members of Congress and the Supreme Court 
A)  All families 
B)  All government officials 
C)  All public health employees 
D)  Members of Congress and the Supreme Court

Question 12

Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers 
B)  Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes 
C)  Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies 
D)  Response maps showing sites of first responders, such as fire stations and police stations 
A)  Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers 
B)  Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes 
C)  Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies 
D)  Response maps showing sites of first responders, such as fire stations and police stations

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Federal government 
B)  Federal Emergency Management Agency 
C)  Local government 
D)  State government 
A)  Federal government 
B)  Federal Emergency Management Agency 
C)  Local government 
D)  State government

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A)  To consolidate all existing agencies, groups, and organizations into a single department 
B)  To distribute federal financial aid to disaster-stricken areas 
C)  To enable appropriate response to assist a state having a disaster 
D)  To protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation 
A)  To consolidate all existing agencies, groups, and organizations into a single department 
B)  To distribute federal financial aid to disaster-stricken areas 
C)  To enable appropriate response to assist a state having a disaster 
D)  To protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation

Question 15

Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation 
B)  Seek medical attention if you become sick 
C)  Develop a family emergency plan 
D)  Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten 
A)  Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation 
B)  Seek medical attention if you become sick 
C)  Develop a family emergency plan 
D)  Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  American Red Cross (AR
C)  
B)  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
C)  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
D)  The National Incident Management System (NIMS) 
A)  American Red Cross (AR
C)  
B)  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 
C)  Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM
A)  
D)  The National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Question 18

Which of the following sets 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 19

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Funding includes only voluntary contributions. 
B)  It emphasizes being prepared for emergencies, not just reacting to them. 
C)  It has only volunteers as staff. 
D)  It is a nongovernmental volunteer agency. 
A)  Funding includes only voluntary contributions. 
B)  It emphasizes being prepared for emergencies, not just reacting to them. 
C)  It has only volunteers as staff. 
D)  It is a nongovernmental volunteer agency.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Create fear to intimidate and coerce to accomplish a political goal 
B)  Encourage others with similar beliefs to join them and their cause 
C)  Obtain publicity for themselves and their goals 
D)  Obtain increased negotiating power and respect 
A)  Create fear to intimidate and coerce to accomplish a political goal 
B)  Encourage others with similar beliefs to join them and their cause 
C)  Obtain publicity for themselves and their goals 
D)  Obtain increased negotiating power and respect

Exam 28: Natural and Man-Made Disasters

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

Which of the following disasters are considered NA-TECH (natural-technological) disasters? (Select all that apply.)

When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?

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

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

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

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

Which of the following types of behaviors would a nurse expect to see when a disaster first strikes a community?

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

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

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

Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan?

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

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

Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?

When does disaster management begin?

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

Which of the following sets of symptoms would be unexpected after a disaster?

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

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

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