18 Questions
What phase occurs when a disaster actually happens?
Impact phase
In disaster management, what is the role of a nurse in a shelter during the impact phase?
Offering psychological support to victims
Which of the following is a type of environmental disaster?
Global warming
What marks the end of the emergency phase in disaster recovery?
Return of normal community order
During which emotional response stage do victims deny the magnitude of the disaster problem?
Denial stage
Which one of these is a secondary disaster identification?
El Oscillation
What is the primary goal during the response phase of disaster nursing?
Initiation of life-saving measures first
What is one of the key activities carried out in the 'pre-impact' phase of disaster management?
Evaluating the risk of a particular region to disasters
What does 'mitigation' in disaster management refer to?
Adopting measures to ensure resources are available for readiness
Which activity is crucial during the response phase in disaster nursing?
Teaching and supervision of auxiliary medical personnel
What is one important aspect of disaster nursing goals during the response phase?
Coordinating patient triage and care
Why is the selected use of essential nursing interventions important during disaster nursing?
To prevent further injury or illness
What is the main goal of the mitigation phase in disaster management?
To prevent the damaging effects of unavoidable disasters
Which of the following is a key aspect of effective mitigation in disaster management?
Recognizing and preventing potential technological disasters
What is a primary goal of disaster nursing during the pre-impact phase?
Assessing community needs for disaster prevention
Which phase of the disaster management cycle involves establishing long-term medical care for those in need after a disaster?
Recovery
In the context of disaster management, what is a secondary goal of recovery after a disaster?
Preventing future similar disasters from occurring
During which phase of the disaster management cycle should a community have knowledge of emergency services, hospitals, community health personnel, and local industry?
Mitigation
Test your knowledge on different types of disasters, including natural and man-made, as well as the impact phase when the disaster actually occurs. Learn about meteorological, topographical, environmental disasters, technological disasters, industrial accidents, and security-related incidents.
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