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NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set /105 Questions And Answers (A+)
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NR 442 Community HealthNursing Exam 2 Study Set 2023 -
2024 /105 Questions And Answers
(A+)
Quiz :Types of Disasters: - √Answer :- Natural (eg. tornado,
diseases, droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake)
- Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge
collapse, toxic spill, pollution, or wars)
- Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that
creates or results in a widespread technological problem
Quiz :What is a Natural Disaster? - √Answer :- A natural event
such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great
damage or loss of life
Quiz :Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - √Answer :- A disaster
situation that results in a large number of victims who need the
response of multiple organizations; according to Dr. Lewis
>100 people affected for a mass casualty incident
Quiz :What is multiple casualties range? - √Answer :- 1 to 99
individuals
Quiz :What is terrorism? - √Answer :- The use of violence and
intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims; unlawful
use of force according to the FBI
Quiz :What are weapons of mass destruction? - √Answer :-
Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g.
toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological agents, etc.
Quiz :What is Anthrax? - √Answer :- Spore-forming gram +
bacterium Bacillus antracis; through inhalation is esp deadly
,- S/S: Fevers + chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath,
confusion, dizziness, cough, N/V, stomach pains, headaches,
fatigue, body aches are common primarily through inhalation
methods
Quiz :Bioterrorism - √Answer :- The deliberate spread of
pathogenic organisms into a community to cause widespread
illness, fear, and panic
- E.g. small pox, anthrax, Ebola are category A agents
- E.g. Typhus, ricin toxin, west Nile virus, E.coli, and food
safety threats are category B
- Influenza, TB, or rabies are category C and the third highest
priority
Quiz :Characteristics of Disasters - √Answer :- Frequency,
predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope,
and intensity
Quiz :Prevention in Disasters - √Answer :primary - aimed at
preventing the occurrence of a disaster/limiting consequences
- during nondisaster/predisaster stages
secondary - search, rescue, triage of victims
- assessment of destruction and devastation
- implemented once disaster occurs
tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to
previous levels of function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future
disasters
Quiz :Disaster Management - √Answer :- The plans that are in
place designating the community's response to a disaster
- Respond more quickly, more effectively, and less confusion
- Ensures resources are available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - BOB (Bug Out Bag)
- Important papers, antiseptics, food, clothing, etc.
, Quiz :Governmental Responsibilities - √Answer :- Local
government (first responders) responsible for safety and
welfare
- State government involved when disaster overwhelms local
community resources
- Federal government through Department of Homeland
Security, CDC, FEMA
Quiz :U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -
√Answer :- Federal agency that is an umbrella for several
existing agencies that was designed to bring together all the
functions related to emergencies, immigration, border security,
and antiterrorism efforts
Quiz :FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency -
√Answer :- Agency charged with providing assistance to
communities hit by natural disasters; Mission is to support
citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation,
everyone works together to build, sustain, and improve the
capacity to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover
from, and mitigate all hazards
Quiz :Disaster Management Stages - √Answer :1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Quiz :Prevention Stage - √Answer :- Identify potential disaster
risks.
- Create risk maps
- Educate citizens regarding what actions to take to prepare for
disasters.
- Individual, family, and community level
- Develop a plan for meeting the potential disasters identified.
Quiz :Preparedness Stage - √Answer :- Training in first aid
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