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?

    <p>The probability of a specified outcome from a given hazard</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Agent-Specific Approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Delivery of Resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Community needs assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The comprehension of people expected to execute the plan and their ability to perform duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Loss of compressed air &amp; vacuum (suction)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Hospital Incident Management System</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Modifications of disaster plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is essential for identifying vulnerabilities in disaster planning?

    <p>Identification and accomodation of vulnerable populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Explosion</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Considering every possible hazard that could affect a community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Creation of new hazards in the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mitigating vulnerabilities to prevent adverse health effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Determining measures/resources to reduce hazard impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

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