Chapter 16, Disaster Management

Which type of disaster is considered natural?

— A worldwide influenza outbreak

Which program is a data-sharing system for detecting disease patterns in the U.S.?

— BioSense

Which example is a natural disaster?

— Extreme heat and cold

Which example is a human-made disaster?

— Biological terrorism

Which emotional response is common in children after a disaster?

— Fantasies

Which population is at greatest risk of disruption after a disaster?

— Tourists

Which group is at highest risk of disruption after a disaster?

— Hearing impaired individuals

Which population is at highest risk after natural disasters?

— Immigrants

Which core competency should nurses implement during a disaster?

— Explain personal safety measures

Which core competency is essential for public health workers during disasters?

— Demonstrating knowledge of personal safety measures

Which physical symptom is common after trauma?

— Stomachache

What accounts for disasters not fitting plans exactly?

— Backup contingencies

Which population has the most difficulty recovering after a disaster?

— Ethnic minorities

Which agency provides guidance on reporting and treating communicable diseases?

— Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Which organization helps displaced residents with shelter and basic needs?

— American Red Cross

Which program detects biological threats in the air?

— BioWatch

Who coordinates response when local resources are overwhelmed?

— Emergency Operations Center

Which program standardizes disaster training and terminology?

— Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP)

Which national agency coordinates disaster planning?

— Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

What does triage demonstrate in disaster care?

— Knowledge of public health principles and practices

Which behaviors in a child after disaster need further evaluation?

— Refusing school, bedwetting, sleeping with parents

What are the stages of disaster management?

— Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Prevention

Which factors affect how people respond to disasters?

— Age, health, culture

What should be included in a nurse's emergency kit?

— Mask, gloves, flashlight, stethoscope, blood pressure cuff

Which are natural disasters?

— Tsunamis, avalanches

What problems result from untrained volunteers?

— Frustration, role conflict, helplessness, anger

Which are biodefense programs?

— BioWatch, BioSense, Project BioShield, Cities Readiness Initiative, Strategic National Stockpile

What are community lifelines in disasters?

— Safety, communication, transportation, food/water/shelter, energy, health

Which system improves communication across agencies during disasters?

— National Incident Management System (NIMS)

What causes a public health surge?

— Increase in needs in a short time

What is the nurse's role in psychological support?

— Coordinate referrals to mental health professionals

Who gets priority in triage?

— Life-threatening injury with high chance of survival

What is the highest public health priority after a disaster?

— Establish safe drinking water

What is the main purpose of NIMS?

— Develop a unified disaster response approach

Why are contingency plans needed?

— Disasters do not perfectly match plans

What is a QSEN knowledge-based disaster activity?

— Plan evacuation for people with disabilities

What increases disaster impact in cities?

— Rapid development and overpopulation

How should nurses prepare for pandemics?

— Stock supplies, collaborate, plan treatment areas, track disease

Which team provides medical care during disasters or war?

— Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT)

What behavior requires intervention in children after disaster?

— Watching excessive disaster news

What signs show a disaster worker needs stress help?

— Risk-taking, poor communication, refusal to rest

What is a prevention activity in disaster management?

— Building levees and flood barriers

Which areas are impacted by disasters (Healthy People 2030)?

— Access to care, public health infrastructure

What is part of QSEN "attitudes" after disaster?

— Discussing staff feelings

Which program develops vaccines for bioterrorism threats?

— Project BioShield