Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Nursing

In the emergency prevention​ field, public health officials attend which areas of​ prevention? A. Food and sanitation B. Earthquakes and floods C. Community health and illness D. Infectious disease and injury D. Infectious disease and injury Disastrous events typically occur with warning and can be caused by​ nature, human​ error, biological​ hazards, or diseases. True or False False Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More How many people worldwide experience health threats as a result of natural disasters or social and economic​ crises? A. 4.5 million B. 1.2 million C. 6.4 billion D. 2.6 billion D. 2.6 billion Local municipalities have the first responsibility in managing an emergency and if their capacity is exceeded they call on their respective province. True or False True Which group makes up the largest group of public healthcare professionals in any given​ jurisdiction? A. Nurses B. Physicians C. Dentists D. Public health inspectors A. Nurses Public health preparedness for all types of​ disasters, especially​ ______ emergencies, has become essential​ today's world. A. extreme weather B. terrorist attack C. biohazard spill D. infectious disease D. infectious disease According to the CNA​ (2012), which integral roles does the nursing profession play in all aspects of​ emergencies? Select all that apply. A. Assessment B. Recovery C.Response D. Mitigation B. Recovery C.Response D. Mitigation Which client is most vulnerable during and following a​ disaster? A. A single parent of a child B. A 4-year-old pre-schooler C. An adult who is diagnosed with irritable bowels D. An individual who depends on a ventilator D. An individual who depends on a ventilator The CNA provides information related to global nursing​ issues, however, disasters planning is not currently part of the information. True or False False When did the Government of Canada establish the Public Health Agency of Canada​ (PHAC)? A. 2004 B. 1865 C. 1962 D. 2010 A. 2004 What is the purpose of​ PHAC? A. To provide leadership in promoting​ health, investigating and controlling disease​ outbreaks, supporting public health​ infrastructure, and fostering collaboration across and between governments B. To hold responsibility for ensuring the protection of the health and safety of healthcare providers C. To fund public health activities across and between governments in Canada D. To hold responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of required​ supplies, physical​ space, and technological support for all section in government A. To provide leadership in promoting​ health, investigating and controlling disease​ outbreaks, supporting public health​ infrastructure, and fostering collaboration across and between governments Local​ ______________ are key to success in managing emergencies. A. medical health team B. community health workers C. emergency preparedness plans D. disaster reduction plans C. emergency preparedness plans