Risk and Health Effects of Disasters Quiz

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What percentage of the total grade is allocated to attendace in the Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness course?

20%

10% (correct)

15%

What factor contributes to excess or indirect mortality and morbidity during humanitarian crises?

Public health emergencies

Health risks (correct)

Global solutions

Individual willingness to respond

Which sector of the healthcare workforce is highlighted as being on the frontlines of emergency response in many countries?

Psychologists

Nurses (correct)

Pharmacists

Physicians

What is the origin of the term 'disaster'?

It derives from the French word 'Desastre', meaning bad star Signup and view all the answers

How is a disaster defined according to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR)?

A serious disruption of community functioning due to hazardous events interacting with exposure, vulnerability, and capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a disaster in terms of its impact on a community?

A serious disruption causing wide-spread losses beyond the community's ability to cope Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements that contribute to the occurrence of a disaster?

Hazard, vulnerability, and insufficient capacity to manage risk Signup and view all the answers

What is RISK defined as according to the text?

The exposure of something of human value Signup and view all the answers

In disaster epidemiology, what is the overall objective?

Evaluating program effectiveness Signup and view all the answers

How are the health effects of disasters measured?

By measuring the distributions and determinants of health-related events in human populations Signup and view all the answers

What type of illness can disasters exacerbate according to the text?

Underlying psychiatric illness Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of disaster preparedness?

To proactively plan the disaster response before it happens Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the disaster continuum occurs during the actual disaster event?

Impact Signup and view all the answers

What risk do displaced populations and host communities face after a disaster?

Health consequences of crowded living conditions Signup and view all the answers

How do disasters affect the nutritional status of a community?

Lead to severe nutritional deficiencies Signup and view all the answers

What factor shapes disaster response frameworks according to the text?

Globalization, changing world dynamics, social equality, and sociodemographic trends Signup and view all the answers

Which government agency is responsible for disaster recovery according to the text?

NEDA Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness

Attendance is allocated 10% of the total grade in the Disaster Nursing and Emergency Preparedness course

Understanding Disasters

The term 'disaster' originates from the Latin words "dis" and "astrum", meaning "bad star"
According to the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction (UNISDR), a disaster is defined as "a serious disruption of the functioning of a community or a society causing widespread human, material, economic or environmental losses"
A disaster is defined as an event that exceeds the capacity of the affected community to respond, causing a significant impact on the community
Key elements that contribute to the occurrence of a disaster include exposure to a hazard, vulnerability, and insufficient capacity or measures to mitigate the disaster

Disaster Risk Reduction

RISK is defined as the probability and impact of a hazard or threat
The overall objective of disaster epidemiology is to reduce the health impacts of disasters

Health Effects of Disasters

The health effects of disasters are measured by evaluating morbidity, mortality, and health outcomes
Disasters can exacerbate chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory diseases
Disasters can also lead to increased incidence of water-borne diseases, mental health issues, and trauma

Disaster Preparedness and Response

The purpose of disaster preparedness is to minimize the impact of disasters by strengthening capacities and reducing vulnerabilities
The response phase of the disaster continuum occurs during the actual disaster event
Disasters can lead to displacement, and displaced populations and host communities face risks such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and reduced access to healthcare
Disasters can affect the nutritional status of a community by disrupting food systems and supply chains
Disaster response frameworks are shaped by the specific context and needs of each affected community
The government agency responsible for disaster recovery varies by country, but in the US, it is typically the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

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Test your knowledge on risk assessment and the health effects of disasters. Questions cover topics such as probability, loss, disruptions in access to healthcare, and epidemiological studies.