Disaster Management and Response

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What is the main focus of Psychological First Aid?

Decontaminating areas affected by disasters

Providing medical treatment to injured individuals

Establishing effective relationships with people in crisis (correct)

Coordinating patient triage and transport

What is a key aspect of Leadership in Crisis Situations?

Following the ICS commander's instructions (correct)

Providing Psychological First Aid to victims

Coordinating patient care and transport

Conducting triage and assessing injuries

What is an essential step in Mass Casualty Response?

Providing medical treatment to injured individuals

Decontaminating affected areas

Preventing further injury or illness (correct)

Establishing a command center

Who can benefit from Psychological First Aid interventions?

Children, adolescents, parents, and families Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in reducing disruption after a disaster?

Returning to normal life quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reaction to traumatic events?

Feeling numb and in shock Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of a disaster nurse in terms of planning and coordination?

Coordinating with other health team members to develop a unified plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of establishing common terminology in emergency response?

To ensure efficient communication among different agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a unified command structure in a disaster response?

To share responsibility for the management of the situation among multiple agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of a manageable span-of-control in a disaster response?

The number of individuals who report to a supervisor Signup and view all the answers

In a large-scale incident, who assumes the overall direction of the response effort?

The most senior member of the first service on the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a consolidated action plan in a disaster response?

To follow established strategic goals, objectives, and activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of using an INCIDENT Tactical Worksheet during an emergency response?

To prevent freelancing activity in the scene Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nurse in terms of stimulating community participation in a disaster response?

Stimulating community participation and involvement Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of modular organization in emergency response?

It ensures that resources are allocated effectively based on the incident's needs Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when deploying personnel, areas, equipment, and procedures during an emergency response?

Developing a plan to deploy resources quickly and efficiently Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of predesignated incident facilities or zones in a disaster response?

To clearly indicate areas for command post, search and rescue, staging, decontamination, transport, press, etc. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of having a plan to deploy personnel, areas, equipment, and procedures during an emergency response?