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concepts of disaster management
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |