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What is the primary function of a nurse in a disaster action team at a shelter?
What is the goal of emergency preparedness?
What is an example of a type of emergency?
What is the purpose of mitigation in disaster management?
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What is included in community assessment information for disaster prevention planning?
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When does the recovery phase of disaster management begin?
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What is the primary role of emergency preparedness in public health?
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What is the purpose of having a hub for communication between government health care organizations, healthcare professionals, and shelter staff?
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What is the primary goal of disaster preparedness?
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What factors should be considered during disaster preparedness?
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What is the purpose of a disaster response plan?
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What is the importance of monitoring and adjusting response activities during a disaster?
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What is the primary focus of the recovery phase?
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What is the origin of the word 'triage'?
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What is the purpose of triage in a disaster response?
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What is the relationship between response and recovery phases?
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Which of the following actions falls under the 'D' in the 'DISTER' acronym?
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What is the primary purpose of the 'S' in the 'MOST' acronym within the context of disaster preparedness?
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Which level of disaster response requires assistance from external sources but can be obtained from nearby agencies?
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What is the primary function of the warning phase in disaster preparedness?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the impact phase of a disaster?
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What is the primary role of a nurse during the warning phase of a disaster?
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Which of the following is NOT a crucial element of the response phase of a disaster?
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Which of the following actions best represents the 'R' in the 'DISTER' acronym?
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Which of the following is a key aspect of professional preparedness for disaster nursing?
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What is a crucial component of activating a disaster response plan?
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Which of these is NOT a primary focus of disaster nursing during the immediate response phase?
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Which of the following is a key element of personal preparedness for disaster nursing?
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What is the significance of identifying educational and training needs for all nurses in disaster preparedness?
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Which of the following is NOT considered a key aspect of disaster mitigation?
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Which of these BEST describes the role of disaster nursing in establishing priorities and objectives?
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Which of the following is a key benefit of performing disaster drills and table-top exercises for nurses?
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What is one responsibility of nursing staff during the initial response to a disaster?
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Which of the following is essential for maintaining public health during a disaster?
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What action should be taken to ensure adequate sanitation during a disaster?
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How should nursing staff respond to the potential dangers posed by hazardous objects in a flood?
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What should nurses continuously monitor in the aftermath of a disaster?
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Why is it important for nursing staff to assist in the grieving process of community members after a disaster?
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Study Notes
Disaster Management
- Disaster management involves prevention and control of environmental hazards, interpretation of health laws and regulations, and leadership.
- The role of a nurse in disaster management includes disseminating information, serving the community, teaching warning signals, exercising leadership, and referring to appropriate agencies.
Phases of Disaster Management
- Warning Phase: The initial phase of disaster management, where warnings are given to the community with the aid of weather networks and satellite predictions.
- Emergency Phase: The phase that occurs when the disaster actually happens, and the emergency preparedness plan is put into effect.
- Recovery Phase: The phase that begins when the disaster is finished, and the focus is on returning the community to normal.
Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency preparedness means being prepared for all kinds of emergencies, responding in time of crisis, and helping the community return to normal life after a disaster.
- It involves mitigating potential disasters, preparing for disasters, responding to disasters, and recovering from disasters.
Mitigation
- Mitigation involves measures to prevent or minimize the damaging effects of unavoidable disasters.
- Effective mitigation includes recognizing and preventing potential technological disasters and being well-prepared in the event they do occur.
Disaster Preparedness
- The goal of disaster preparedness is to decrease emergency response time and ensure necessary equipment is available.
- Issues to consider include weather patterns, geographic location, public events, and industries in close proximity to hospitals.
Response
- The response phase is the actual implementation of the disaster plan.
- The best response plans use an incident command system, are relatively simple, are routinely practiced, and are modified when improvements are needed.
Recovery
- Recovery is usually easier if some staff have been assigned to maintain essential services during the response phase.
- Recovery involves establishing long-term medical care, rebuilding, and working to reduce the chance of future similar disasters.
Triage
- Triage is the process of determining the priority of patient treatments based on the severity of their condition.
- The goal of triage is to ensure that the highest achievable level of care is delivered to those in need.
Disaster Nursing
- The goal of disaster nursing is to ensure that the highest achievable level of care is delivered to all impacted populations throughout all phases of a disaster event.
- Disaster nursing involves determining the magnitude of the event, defining health needs, establishing priorities, identifying potential public health problems, and determining resources needed to respond.
Personal and Professional Preparedness
- Personal preparedness involves being healthy, certified in first aid and CPR, and ready to respond to disasters.
- Professional preparedness involves participating in disaster planning, risk assessment, initiating disaster prevention measures, and developing disaster nursing database and evaluation plans.
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This quiz assesses knowledge on responding to environmental hazards, interpreting health laws, and serving the community. It covers topics on leadership, warning signals, and referring to appropriate agencies.