30 Questions
What is the main characteristic of a disaster according to the United Nations?
Destruction of community functioning
Which organization defines a disaster as an occurrence that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance?
American Red Cross
According to the NDCC Memo Order No. 4, when is an event considered a disaster?
When major roads and bridges are affected
What percentage of the population needs to be affected for an event to be considered a disaster according to the NDCC Memo Order No. 4?
20%
What is the main feature of a natural disaster?
Unfamiliarity
Which of the following is NOT a type of natural disaster mentioned in the text?
Tsunami
Which type of disaster is characterized by the malfunction of a man-made structure or human error?
Technological disaster
Which of the following is NOT a type of geophysical disaster?
Flood
Which phase of a disaster occurs before the actual disaster event, when warning signs are detected?
Pre-impact phase
Which type of disaster is characterized by long-lived, meso- to macro-scale atmospheric processes ranging from intraseasonal to multi-decadal climate variability?
Climatological disaster
Which type of disaster involves an element of human intent, negligence, or error, or a failure of a man-made system?
Man-made disaster
Which of the following is NOT a type of hydrological disaster?
Volcano
Which phase involves establishing an emergency operation center and coordinating communication for health needs?
Impact phase
What is a crucial role of the nurse during the impact phase?
All of the above
What is the first stage of emotional response experienced by victims during the post-impact phase?
Denial
Which phase is characterized by the return of normal community order and functioning?
Post-impact phase
During which phase is communication considered a very important factor?
Pre-impact phase
What is an example of a disaster that can be predicted, according to the text?
Meteorological disasters
What is the primary focus of Domain 7: Recovery?
Facilitating the resumption of pre-event functioning or moving to a higher level
Which domain addresses the legal and ethical framework for disaster/emergency nursing?
Domain 8: Law and Ethics
According to the International Council of Nurses, what principle should guide effective nursing practice during a disaster?
The utilitarian principle (doing the greatest good for the greatest number with the least amount of harm)
Which domain focuses on the structure and actions required for effective disaster/emergency response?
Domain 3: Incident Management Systems
What is the primary focus of Domain 6: Interventions?
Clinical or other actions taken in response to assessment of patients, families, and communities within the incident management
Which domain addresses the approaches to conveying essential information and documenting decisions made?
Domain 2: Communication
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the psychological response to a disaster?
Optimism
What is the primary goal of disaster nursing?
To achieve the best possible level of health for the people and community involved
According to the ICN Framework of Disaster Competencies, which of the following nurses would be considered Level I?
A staff nurse working in a public health clinic
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the recovery stage in the psychological response to a disaster?
Seeking revenge for the disaster
What does the term "disaster nursing" refer to?
The adaptation of nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes to meet the needs of disaster victims
Which of the following is a characteristic of the denial stage in the psychological response to a disaster?
Minimizing the reality of the situation
Learn about disasters and disaster nursing, including definitions by WHO and American Red Cross. Understand the impact of occurrences that cause damage, ecological disruption, and loss of human life, requiring extraordinary responses.
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