Disaster & Disaster Nursing Overview

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What is the definition of a disaster as per the UNDRR?

  • A disruption of the functioning of a society due to hazardous events (correct)
  • A minor disruption of the functioning of a community due to hazardous events
  • A minor disruption of the functioning of a society due to exposure
  • A serious disruption of the functioning of a community due to exposure

Who can be credited with the origin of disaster nursing?

  • Florence Nightingale (correct)
  • Dorothea Dix
  • Mary Seacole
  • Clara Barton

What are the goals of disaster nursing related to empowering survivors?

  • To make survivors dependent on external aid
  • To restrict survivors from advocating for their own health
  • To empower survivors to participate in advocating for their health (correct)
  • To isolate survivors from health promotion activities

How does disaster nursing aim to address inequalities in access to health care?

<p>By correcting inequalities in access to health care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which individual influenced many to follow in her footsteps as a nurse during the Crimean War?

<p>Florence Nightingale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disaster nursing's role in relation to secondary disasters?

<p>To identify the potential for a secondary disaster (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in disaster nursing according to the provided text?

<p>Rapid assessment of the situation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle of disaster nursing involves the adaptation of necessary nursing skills to emergency situations?

<p>Provision of supervision and support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a disaster nurse in coordinating patient triage during a crisis?

<p>Mitigation or removal of health hazards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle emphasizes the selected use of essential nursing interventions?

<p>Elimination of nonessential nursing activities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of disaster nursing related to understanding and utilizing compassion?

<p>Provision of emotional support to personnel (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major roles of a nurse during a disaster?

<p>Determine resources needed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action is NOT a responsibility of nurses during a disaster?

<p>Evaluate marketing strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one ethical concept that is important for nurses during a disaster?

<p>Exercise leadership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT part of a nurse's responsibility during a disaster?

<p>Serve as a weather forecaster (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During a disaster, what should nurses do to maintain effective communication?

<p>Establish open lines of communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of nurses collaborating with other professional disciplines during a disaster?

<p>To enhance coordination and effectiveness in response efforts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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