Disaster Risk Assessment Methods

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What is the purpose of Hazard Identification & Mapping in disaster planning?

To evaluate nursing response actions
To determine which events are most likely to affect a community (correct)
To provide counseling & debriefing
To determine the probability of a specified outcome from a given hazard

Which of the following is a challenge to disaster planning related to communication?

Reuniting family members
Mass Media (correct)
Evacuation Information System
Advance Warning Systems

In disaster planning, what is the purpose of Vulnerability Analysis?

To evaluate nursing response actions
To determine the probability of a specified outcome from a given hazard
To determine who is most likely to be affected and the capacity of the community to deal with effects of the disaster (correct)
To monitor long-term physical & mental outcomes of survivors

What does Risk Assessment aim to determine in the context of disaster planning?

The probability of a specified outcome from a given hazard (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on preparing for specific agents that could cause disasters?

Agent-Specific Approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges related to disaster planning mentioned in the text?

Delivery of Resources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a core preparedness activity that must go beyond the routine?

Community needs assessment (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized in the evaluation of a disaster plan as a key aspect?

The comprehension of people expected to execute the plan and their ability to perform duties (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario is suggestive of an increased need for planning in hospitals according to the text?

Loss of compressed air & vacuum (suction) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is highlighted as a necessity during disasters in hospitals based on the text?

Hospital Incident Management System (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component for effective disaster planning according to the text?

Modifications of disaster plans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is essential for identifying vulnerabilities in disaster planning?

Identification and accomodation of vulnerable populations (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main methods for data collection related to disaster planning mentioned in the text?

Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a natural event mentioned in the text as a hazard?

Explosion (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'all hazards approach' refer to in disaster planning?

Considering every possible hazard that could affect a community (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is NOT part of disaster prevention measures according to the text?

Creation of new hazards in the community (A) Signup and view all the answers

In disaster planning, what is the primary focus of 'Vulnerability Analysis'?

Mitigating vulnerabilities to prevent adverse health effects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of 'Risk Assessment' mentioned in the text?

Determining measures/resources to reduce hazard impact (A) Signup and view all the answers