Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Disaster Nursing Course Unit Week 2

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What is the primary goal of disaster mitigation in the context of disaster nursing?

To provide emergency care during disaster response
To prepare families for disaster response
To lessen or limit the adverse impacts of hazards and related disasters (correct)
To educate nurses on disaster management

What is the role of a nurse in disaster preparedness and home mitigation?

To develop disaster management plans
To provide medical care during disaster response
To educate family members on disaster response
To educate families on disaster preparedness and home mitigation (correct)

What is the expected outcome of a nurse's role in disaster planning and management?

To inculcate in mind the importance of nurse's role in disaster planning and management (correct)
To promote the importance of disaster preparedness
To reduce the impact of disasters on families
To provide emergency care during disaster response

What is the expected outcome of a family member's role in preparedness and planning during disaster?

To evaluate their role in preparedness and planning during disaster (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of evidence-based practice in disaster nursing?

Apply quality and safety protocols (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of collaboration with inter-agencies in health care delivery during disaster management?

To utilize different strategies during disaster management (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of mitigation measures in disaster preparedness?

To reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Family Preparedness Plan?

To protect the home and family by being prepared and having a plan in place (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective disaster preparedness?

Evaluation from past experience about risk (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of a disaster preparedness plan?

Organization of communication and information systems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a nurse's role in disaster planning?

To educate families on disaster preparedness (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is collaboration with inter-agencies in health care delivery essential in disaster preparedness?

To ensure quality and safety protocols in disaster nursing (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of creating a family communications plan in disaster preparedness?

To ensure that family members can contact each other in case of a disaster (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who should be included in a family's disaster plan?

All family members, including those with disabilities or special needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitigation in disaster planning?

To reduce the impact of disasters on life and property (A) Signup and view all the answers

How often should a family practice their disaster plan?

Every six months (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included in a disaster supply kit?

A variety of essential items, such as food, water, and first aid supplies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to update emergency contact information?

To update the emergency contact information as changes occur (A) Signup and view all the answers