Question 1

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  All prevention levels 
A)  Primary prevention 
B)  Secondary prevention 
C)  Tertiary prevention 
D)  All prevention levels A

Question 2

On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dismiss the problem of inability to focus as probably being the result of worry, so that the worker can concentrate on the work at hand and deal with his emotions later. 
B)  Explain to the relief worker that he is experiencing signs and symptoms of psychological stress and recommend that he take some time off from work to relax. 
C)  Explain to the worker that his problem arises from multitasking and advise him to focus on one task at a time. 
D)  Suspect dehydration and encourage the worker to drink more fluids. 
A)  Dismiss the problem of inability to focus as probably being the result of worry, so that the worker can concentrate on the work at hand and deal with his emotions later. 
B)  Explain to the relief worker that he is experiencing signs and symptoms of psychological stress and recommend that he take some time off from work to relax. 
C)  Explain to the worker that his problem arises from multitasking and advise him to focus on one task at a time. 
D)  Suspect dehydration and encourage the worker to drink more fluids. B

Question 3

When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Before the disaster occurs 
B)  During the disaster 
C)  Immediately following the disaster 
D)  During the recovery period 
A)  Before the disaster occurs 
B)  During the disaster 
C)  Immediately following the disaster 
D)  During the recovery period A

Question 4

What is the purpose of disaster planning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decreasing global instability 
B)  Disrupting and altering community functioning 
C)  Managing response to disasters 
D)  Preventing disasters 
A)  Decreasing global instability 
B)  Disrupting and altering community functioning 
C)  Managing response to disasters 
D)  Preventing disasters

Question 5

What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces injuries. 
B)  It enhances collaboration among the community partners. 
C)  It reduces stress and panic behaviours. 
D)  It reduces involvement. 
A)  It reduces injuries. 
B)  It enhances collaboration among the community partners. 
C)  It reduces stress and panic behaviours. 
D)  It reduces involvement.

Question 6

After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN) intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explain to the child that it is important to be strong and not act like a baby. 
B)  Reassure the family that this behaviour is a normal reaction to a traumatic experience. 
C)  Recommend admission into a hospital for psychological counselling. 
D)  Recommend behaviour therapy to treat regression. 
A)  Explain to the child that it is important to be strong and not act like a baby. 
B)  Reassure the family that this behaviour is a normal reaction to a traumatic experience. 
C)  Recommend admission into a hospital for psychological counselling. 
D)  Recommend behaviour therapy to treat regression.

Question 7

In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canadian Red Cross 
B)  Centres for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR) 
D)  Paramedics 
A)  Canadian Red Cross 
B)  Centres for Disease Control and Prevention 
C)  Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR) 
D)  Paramedics

Question 8

Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a lack of pandemic vaccine production. 
B)  A new strain of influenza appears. 
C)  Cases of H1N1 outnumber those of influenza A. 
D)  More than 75% of the population is affected. 
A)  There is a lack of pandemic vaccine production. 
B)  A new strain of influenza appears. 
C)  Cases of H1N1 outnumber those of influenza A. 
D)  More than 75% of the population is affected.

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

What is the purpose of disaster planning?

What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN) intervention?

In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

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Exam 18: Disaster Management

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

What is the purpose of disaster planning?

What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN) intervention?

In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

Community Health Nursing

The Evolution of Community Health Nursing in Canada

Community Health Nursing in Canada: Settings, Functions, and Roles

Health Promotion

Evidence-Informed Practice in Community Health Nursing

Ethics in Community Health Nursing Practice

Diversity and Relational Practice in Community Health Nursing

Epidemiological Applications

Working With the Community

Health Program Planning and Evaluation

Working With the Individual As Client: Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan

Working With Families

Working With Groups, Teams, and Partners

Indigenous Health: Working With First Nations People, Inuit, and Métis

Working With Vulnerable Populations

Communicable and Infectious Disease Prevention and Control

Environmental Health

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