Community Risk Assessment for Disaster Preparedness

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What is the formula used to determine the risk of a disaster?

Risk = Hazard / Vulnerability
Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability (correct)
Risk = Hazard + Vulnerability
Risk = Hazard - Vulnerability

What is the purpose of identifying the major hazards facing a community and their sources?

To determine the existing measures and resources that reduce the impact of a given hazard
To determine the areas that require strengthening to prevent or mitigate the effects of the hazard
To identify those sections of the community most likely to be affected by a particular hazard
All of the above (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a disaster prevention measure that can be implemented based on the hazard-vulnerability-risk formula?

Provision of public information and education
Removal of at-risk population from the hazard
Prevention or removal of hazard
Increasing the community's population size (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a core preparedness activity listed in the text?

Establishing a national emergency response system (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of determining the existing measures and resources that reduce the impact of a given hazard?

To determine the areas that require strengthening to prevent or mitigate the effects of the hazard (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a community's disaster preparedness plan?

To coordinate between various agencies and organizations involved in disaster response (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of nurses during the planning and preparedness phase of disaster management?

Participating in community risk assessment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which action should be prioritized by nurses during the impact phase of a disaster?

Providing ongoing triage and nursing care (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical aspect of evaluating a disaster response by nursing personnel?

Monitoring long-term outcomes of survivors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing safe shelter, adequate food, and water during a disaster?

Ensuring basic needs are met for survivors (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of nurses in identifying vulnerable populations during disaster preparedness?

Developing community disaster plans (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is participating in community risk assessment important for nursing personnel?

To identify potential vulnerabilities and develop appropriate disaster plans (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a vulnerability analysis in disaster planning?

To determine who and what is most likely to be affected by a disaster (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a key challenge to effective disaster planning?

Comprehensive disaster plan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the "all hazards approach" to disaster planning?

Aims to prepare for a wide range of potential disaster types (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key step in the post-impact phase of disaster data collection?

Monitoring the safety of food and water (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a primary goal of a community needs assessment in disaster planning?

To identify the specific needs and vulnerabilities of the community (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key component of training and education in disaster preparedness?

Empowering local communities to respond effectively (A) Signup and view all the answers