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GNUR 207 - Exam 3
Dimensions of Disaster - ANS--Predictability (Natural or man made)
-Frequency
-Controllability (prevent/reduce damage)
-Time (speed of onset)
-Scope (geographical area)
-Intensity (ability to inflict damage/inury)

Phases of Disaster - ANS--Pre-impact: Planning, Mitigation, Prep
-Impact: Enduring hardship and surviving
-Post-Impact: Rescue and Recovery

Mitigation - ANS-Actions used to prevent or reduce damage of a disaster

Disaster Preparation - ANS--Prepare personally (yourself and loved ones)
-Prepare as a community (take care of residence with special needs)
-Prepare professionally (assistance efficiently and effectively)

Nurses Responsibilities - ANS--pre-planning
-immediate care
-recovery efforts

Emergency Operations Center - ANS--Opened by state government
-state agencies work together to direct disaster relief
-health, social, emergency, and welfare services

FEMA - ANS--Federal Emergency Management Agency
-Coordinate federal assistance for disasters

American Red Cross - ANS--Voluntary, non-governmental assistance
-assess damage
-provide shelter, health, food, and family service

Psychological - ANS-sadness, guilt, disorientation, difficulty concentrating ,
hopelessness, fatigue, nightmares, moodiness

Physical - ANS-shock, difficulty breathing, pale, cold, clammy, chest pain, hypertension,
skin rash, use of alcohol/drugs, loss of appetite, headaches, GI problems, insomnia

, Long term effects - ANS-Post traumatic stress
-insomnia, lack of concentration, lack of interest, nightmares

Natural vs. Man-made Disasters - ANS--Natural: hurricanes, tornados blizzards
-Man-made: war, chemical/biological terrorism

Population at greatest risk in disaster - ANS--Seniors
-Disabled (physically or mentally)
-Women
-Children
-Non-english speakers
-Poor/Homeless
-Immigrants
-Single parented families

Vulnerable Population - ANS--more likely to develop health problems
-more difficulty accessing care
-poor outcomes

CHIP - ANS--Children Health Insurance Program
-Service for uninsured children

Homelessness - ANS-

Impact of homelessness adolescents - ANS--Drug abuse
-Violence
-Incarceration
-STDs
-Mental illness
-Teen pregnancy

Impact of homelessness on children - ANS--Learning disabilities
-Deficient social interaction
-Miss school
-Stealing
-Social isolation

Migrant/Seasonal workers - ANS--low wages
-lack of insurance

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