Disaster Nursing and Anthropogenic Disasters Quiz

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What are Anthropogenic Disasters?

Disasters caused by animals and insects
Disasters caused by unknown factors
Disasters caused by identifiable human actions (correct)
Disasters caused by natural forces like earthquakes and hurricanes

Which of the following is NOT an example of Anthropogenic Disasters?

Biological and biochemical terrorism
Radiological (nuclear) events
Chemical spills
Earthquakes and tsunamis (correct)

What defines Complex Human Emergencies?

Emergencies that displace millions of people due to earthquakes
Situations involving significant casualties due to natural disasters only
Emergencies exclusively from armed conflicts
Emergencies resulting from a combination of factors like war, disease, famine, and political unrest (correct)

What distinguishes Synergistic Disasters?

Disasters resulting from multiple forces like drought, famine, disease, and political conflict (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Synergistic Disaster?

Earthquake in Japan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Natural Disasters?

Disasters triggered by geological or meteorological events (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key purposes of disaster nursing as mentioned in the text?

Assist in rebuilding healthcare infrastructure post-disaster (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of disasters on health outcomes as discussed in the text?

Decreased risk of communicable diseases (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of natural disaster is more likely to result in injuries exceeding deaths?

Tornadoes (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one major consequence of disasters on the local healthcare system according to the text?

Destruction of healthcare infrastructure (A) Signup and view all the answers

How may disasters impact the environment, as mentioned in the text?

Lead to environmental imbalances (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to evaluate program effectiveness after a disaster according to the text?

To improve future responses and planning (C) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes slow onset or 'creeping' disasters from sudden disasters?

They come with advisories or warnings enabling early response plans. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which area is defined as the 'least affected area' in disaster scenarios?

Community aid area (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that makes an incident truly disastrous according to the text?

Vulnerability (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to disasters whose effects are not solely limited to the impact area?

Large scale disasters (C) Signup and view all the answers

What defines a hazard according to the text?

A potential threat to humans and their welfare (C) Signup and view all the answers

In disaster management, what does 'DILS' stand for?

Duration Impact Location Scale (B) Signup and view all the answers