16 Questions
What is the primary goal of Disaster Nursing?
To promote the highest achievable quality of life for survivors
Which of the following is an example of a Man-made Disaster?
Pollution
What does Disaster Nursing aim to empower survivors to do?
Advocate for their own health and wellbeing
In Disaster Nursing, what is the approach towards cultural diversity?
Respect and apply cultural diversity principles in all health promotion activities
How does Noji (1997) define disasters?
Events that require extraordinary efforts beyond everyday emergencies
What is the main characteristic of a medical disaster according to the text?
It overwhelms the health care resources of a community
How are patients categorized in the S.T.A.R.T. system if they can walk?
Delayed (Green)
According to the World Health Organization, what characterizes a natural disaster?
Result of an ecological disruption beyond the community's adjustment capacity
Match the type of disaster with its examples:
Natural Disaster = Tornados, hailstorms, tsunami, floods Man-made Disaster = Fires, explosions, toxic materials, pollution
Match the goals of Disaster Nursing with their descriptions:
To meet immediate basic survival needs of populations affected by disasters = Provide immediate assistance to those in need To identify the potential for a secondary disaster = Recognize the risk of further negative events To correct inequalities in access to health care or appropriate resources = Ensure fair distribution of healthcare resources To empower survivors to participate in and advocate for their own health and wellbeing = Encourage survivors to take control of their health
Match the characteristics with the type of disaster:
Destructive event that disrupts the normal functioning of a community = Definition of a disaster by the text Disaster that causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life = General description of a disaster
Match the nursing response with the patient category in the S.T.A.R.T. system:
Spare any remaining time and resources after Immediate and Delayed patients have been treated = Treatment approach for lower priority patients
Match the following types of disasters with their definitions:
Natural disasters = Result of an ecological disruption or threat that exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected community Man-made disasters = Events caused by human activities Medical disasters = Catastrophic events that overwhelm health care resources in a community Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment System (S.T.A.R.T.) = A system for categorizing patients based on their ability to walk and vital signs
Match the following colors used in the S.T.A.R.T. system with their corresponding patient categories:
Red = Critical Yellow = Urgent Black = Dead Green = Delayed
Match the following parameters with the assessment process in the S.T.A.R.T. system:
RPM (Respiration, Perfusion, Mental Status) = Used for quick evaluation of patients Walking ability = Criteria for categorizing patients as Delayed (Green) Breathing Rate (R) = >30 breaths per minute indicates Critical (Red) category Pulse (P) = >2 seconds capillary refill time indicates Dead (Black) category
Match the following disaster definitions with their corresponding sources:
Noji (1997) = 'Events that require extraordinary efforts beyond those needed to respond to everyday emergencies' World Health Organization = 'Result of an ecological disruption or threat that exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected community' Text = 'System for categorizing patients during disasters based on walking ability and vital signs'
Explore the concept of disaster nursing which involves adapting professional nursing skills to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals affected by disasters. Learn about providing care in emergency situations and prioritizing patients based on their needs.
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