Role of Nurse in Disaster Preparedness: Responsibilities and Actions

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What is the role of a nurse in disaster management during the 'Warning' phase?

Conducting geological hazard survey and risk assessment

Implementing disaster rescue operations

Preparing shelters and emergency aid stations (correct)

Assessing the human and environmental health impacts of the event

Which phase of disaster management focuses on meeting the basic needs of people?

Social and physical impact

Disaster prediction

Disaster rescue (correct)

Disaster emergency

What is the purpose of an emergency response plan during the 'Disaster Emergency' phase?

To activate the disaster plan and establish emergency operation

To prepare shelters and emergency aid stations

To evaluate the human and environmental health impacts of the event (correct)

To implement disaster rescue operations

Which phase of disaster management involves the actual striking of the disaster?

Social and physical impact Signup and view all the answers

What are some issues to consider when preparing for disasters?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a nurse in disaster management during the 'Disaster Rescue' phase?

Implementing disaster rescue operations Signup and view all the answers

What is the main element of a terrorist attack involving chemical or biological agents?

Chemical compounds Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemical agent causes injury through the respiratory route, skin contact, or ingestion?

Lung irritants Signup and view all the answers

When does the pre-disaster phase occur in disaster management?

Before the disaster strikes Signup and view all the answers

What role does risk assessment play in disaster management?

Evaluating vulnerability to disasters Signup and view all the answers

In what type of disaster might transitional human shelters be required?

Technological disaster Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disaster is caused by a malfunction of technological structures?

Technological disaster Signup and view all the answers

What is a Level 1 disaster according to the text?

A disaster where the organization, agency, or community can contain the event and respond immediately Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disaster is characterized by being caused directly by human actions?

Man-made/human-generated disaster Signup and view all the answers

In the context of disasters, what is a Level 3 disaster as per the text?

A disaster that exceeds the capacity of the local community and requires national assistance Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes a natural disaster from a man-made disaster?

Directly caused by human actions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of disaster may involve events like building collapse and nuclear disasters?

Man-made/human-generated disaster Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a global disaster based on the text?

Caused by natural processes and affects human life and national development Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Disaster Management

Factors to consider in disaster management: weather patterns, geographic locations, public events and gatherings, age, condition, and location of the facility

Role of Nurse

Conduct geological hazard survey and risk assessment
Adopt laws to prevent and mitigate disasters
Develop, distribute, test, and revise disaster plans
Assist in preparing shelters and emergency aid stations
Establish contact with other emergency service groups

Phases of Disaster Management

Warning

Period from the first possible danger signal to the moment of impact
Use satellite and networks for disaster prediction
Activate disaster plan and establish emergency operations

Phase when disaster strikes and people endure its effects
Focus on holding on and coping with the disaster

Disaster Emergency

Emergency response plan must provide resources and information to evaluate human and environmental health impacts
Assess and reduce human exposures to contaminants
Develop science-based strategies for remediation and rebuilding

Disaster Rescue

Implementing phase of disaster management
Focus on meeting basic needs of people until permanent solutions can be found

Types of Disasters

Natural Disasters

Major adverse events resulting from natural processes of the earth (e.g., floods, earthquakes, tsunamis)
Severity depends on affected population's ability to recover

Man-made/ Human Generated Disasters

Disastrous events caused directly by human actions (e.g., building collapse, nuclear and chemical disasters)

Global Disasters

Disasters caused by natural processes or human activity that affect human life and development (e.g., climate change)

Chemical Agents

Chemical compounds synthesized artificially (e.g., nerve agents, tissue agents, lung irritants, vesicants, psychoincapacitants)

Technological Disasters

Events caused by malfunction of technological structures or human error (e.g., building collapse, traffic accidents, fire)

Phases of Disaster

Pre-disaster

Initial phase of disaster prior to occurrence
Warning is given at the sign of first possible danger to a community
Risk assessment evaluates the facility's vulnerability or propensity for disasters

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Explore the role of a nurse in disaster preparedness, focusing on geological hazard surveys, risk assessments, adoption of laws, disaster planning, and emergency response coordination. Learn about the importance of developing, testing, and revising disaster plans and assisting in setting up shelters and aid stations.