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concepts of disaster management
Question | Answer |
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An active shooter event is classified as which kind of disaster? | man-made |
Which characteristic accurately reflects the concept of predictability? | Whether timing of a type of disaster can be anticipated |
Which disasters most likely include the risk for flooding? | -hurricane -cold wave -heat wave -heavy snowfall |
Which agent is considered a nerve agent? | sarin |
Active planning for how to react after a disaster takes place is which part of the disaster management process? | Preparation |
Which action deviates from orders to shelter in place? | Driving home as quickly as possible to check on family |
Which patient would be triaged in a “hot zone”? | Researcher accidentally exposed to a chemical agent in the laboratory |
How long does the recovery period of the disaster management process last? | Recovery periods can last indefinitely |
Which element is part of a disaster debriefing process? | Reflecting on which actions need improvement in response to a future disaster |
Which purpose is associated with Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)? | Returning responders to normal ways of life |
Which criteria determine where a nurse will be assigned in a disaster response? | -The nurse’s level of experience -The disaster’s response needs -The nurse’s degree of specialization -The incident commander’s determination |
Who has authority to assign the nurse’s role during a disaster response? | The incident commander |