Risk Assessment Methods and Data Collection

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What are the two different ways in which probability may be presented?

  • Numerical range and descriptive terms (correct)
  • Absolute values and relative terms
  • Quantitative and qualitative terms
  • Statistical and probability terms

In disaster prevention measures, what does 'H-V-R' stand for?

  • Healthcare Volunteer Response
  • Hazard-Vulnerability-Resilience (correct)
  • Hazardous Voltage Regulation
  • Hazard Verification Report

Which of the following is NOT a type of hazard under 'Natural Events vs Technological Events'?

  • Communication Disruption
  • Industrial Revolution (correct)
  • Power/Utility Failure
  • Hurricane

What is one of the objectives of risk assessment in disaster planning?

<p>Determining existing resources to reduce hazard impact (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Disaster Preparedness' entail according to the text?

<p>Assembling lists of healthcare facilities and volunteer agencies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In capacity to respond in disaster planning, what elements are involved in resource identification?

<p>Human and Physical Elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is considered crucial for the evaluation of a disaster plan?

<p>Availability and functioning of equipment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a major challenge to effective disaster planning?

<p>Assumptions underlying the disaster plan (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of an agent-specific approach to planning, what is crucial for addressing potential scenarios within hospitals?

<p>Loss of medical gases (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase is included in the External Disaster situation suggestive of an increased need for planning?

<p>Response Phase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is vital for addressing the early conduct of damage assessment according to the content provided?

<p>Design of the local response in the first 24-48 hours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge faced when identifying and accommodating vulnerable populations during disaster planning?

<p>(Loss of power) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common challenge to disaster planning related to communication?

<p>Lack of coordination between agencies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach to disaster planning involves focusing on a specific hazard or threat?

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

What is a key element of the All Hazards Approach in disaster planning?

<p>Adapting plans to various types of hazards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor poses a significant challenge to effective disaster planning regarding the delivery of resources?

<p>Limited access to accurate hazard maps (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In disaster planning, what is the purpose of an Advance Warning System?

<p>To alert the community about an impending hazard (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data collection method in disaster planning assesses the likelihood of an outcome from a known hazard?

<p>Risk Assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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