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Natural And Man-made Disasters

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Question 1
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Which of the following U.S. agencies is responsible for overseeing the actions of protecting against, responding to, recovering from, and preventing the effects of disaster?

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A

American Red Cross (ARC)

B

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

C

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

D

The National Incident Management System (NIMS)

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Question 2
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Which of the following statements best describes how a disaster is the same as or different from an emergency?

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A

A disaster is personal, whereas an emergency is communitywide.

B

An emergency is personal, whereas a disaster is communitywide.

C

Both emergencies and disasters are devastating.

D

Both emergencies and disasters are failures resulting in extensive insurance claims.

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Question 3
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A hospital emergency department received a call that multiple casualties were on their way, primarily burns from a large factory fire. Which of the following actions should the hospital take immediately?

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A

Ask the governor of the state to declare the area a disaster area so state help can be obtained

B

Call surrounding hospitals to set up burn units, because there will be too many patients for one hospital to manage

C

Call in physicians and nursing staff who are experts in burn care

D

Get in touch with the American Red Cross to assist families of the victims

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Question 4
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Eight patients were burned in a factory fire. Shortly thereafter, four firefighters were seen with possible smoke inhalation problems. Which of the following best describes how these patients are different from the first patients to arrive?

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A

Burn patients probably have skin damage, whereas the firefighters have lung damage.

B

Burn patients will need extensive care over time, whereas the firefighters can probably stay the night with oxygen treatment and then be discharged.

C

The burn patients were direct victims, whereas the firefighters are indirect victims.

D

The second set of victims may have scarring, shortness of breath, and persistent hoarseness for the next few days.

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Question 5
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Which of the following do terrorists hope to accomplish by causing mass destruction and violence toward innocent persons going about their daily lives?

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A

Create fear to intimidate and coerce to accomplish a political goal

B

Encourage others with similar beliefs to join them and their cause

C

Obtain publicity for themselves and their goals

D

Obtain increased negotiating power and respect

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Question 6
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Which of the following types of maps is crucial to be included in any disaster plan?

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A
Communication map showing telephone wires and cell phone towers
B
Geographic map showing, for example, roads, highways, and train routes
C
Resource map showing potential resources in persons and supplies
D
Response maps showing sites of first responders, such as fire stations and police stations
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Question 7
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When does disaster management begin?

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A
Before a disaster occurs
B
Immediately after the disaster
C
Throughout the disaster period
D
When the disaster begins
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Question 8
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Who is responsible for ensuring the safety and welfare of communities?

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A
Federal government
B
Federal Emergency Management Agency
C
Local government
D
State government
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Question 9
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Which of the following agencies should develop a community disaster plan, have emergency drills to test the plan, and determine the proper response?

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A
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
B
Office of Emergency Management
C
State Disaster Office
D
The National Disaster Relief Agency
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Question 10
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When would the National Guard become involved in a disaster?

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A
When the Federal Emergency Management Agency requests such assistance
B
When the local government requests help keeping order in the community
C
When the president has declared the area a national disaster
D
When the state has been asked to help an overwhelmed community
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Question 11
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Which of the following best describes the mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)?

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A
To consolidate all existing agencies, groups, and organizations into a single department
B
To distribute federal financial aid to disaster-stricken areas
C
To enable appropriate response to assist a state having a disaster
D
To protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation
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Question 12
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Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?

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A
Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation
B
Seek medical attention if you become sick
C
Develop a family emergency plan
D
Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten
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Question 13
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Which of the following statements best describes how the American Red Cross (ARC) is different from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) or the National Incident Management System?

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A
Funding includes only voluntary contributions.
B
It emphasizes being prepared for emergencies, not just reacting to them.
C
It has only volunteers as staff.
D
It is a nongovernmental volunteer agency.
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Question 14
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Who should create a disaster plan including emergency supplies and where to meet in case of an emergency?

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A
All families
B
All government officials
C
All public health employees
D
Members of Congress and the Supreme Court
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Question 15
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Which of the following best describes how a community will know whether its disaster plan is adequate?

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A
After a disaster occurs and reports of deaths and injuries are fairly accurate
B
By following practice drills involving various feasible scenarios as an initial step of planning
C
When federal experts have reviewed and approved the plan
D
When state officials have reviewed and approved the plan
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Question 16
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An earthquake has hit and buildings are knocked down; people are injured and crying for help. Looters have already started grabbing essential resources. Which of the following actions should the community take first?

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A
Send in ambulances to transport injured persons to medical facilities
B
Send in media personnel to share the event and begin efforts to obtain donations for the injured
C
Send in medical personnel to administer first aid and triage the injured
D
Send in law officials to secure the area and ensure the safety of the victims
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Question 17
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A man walked to the staging area after an earthquake crying that he was hurt. A triage nurse noted he had cuts, abrasions, and an open (bone was seen) fractured arm. Which of the following actions should be taken next?

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A
Put a green tag on his shirt and he can get in line to wait his turn for medical treatment
B
Put a yellow tag on his shirt and then await transport to a medical facility
C
Put a black tag on his shirt and give him a chair to rest in until something can be done
D
Put a green tag on his shirt and ask him to use his good arm to help others make it to the staging area
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Question 18
Multiple Choice

Which of the following steps should the nurse take first when triaging a victim of a disaster?

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A
Assess mental status
B
Assess perfusion
C
Assess respirations
D
Assess blood pressure
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Question 19
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Which of the following disasters would most likely cause the most long-lasting mental health concerns for its victims?

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A
For the fourth year in a row a flood hit an area, demolishing several houses, but families heard the warning siren and evacuated in time.
B
A forest fire was deliberately set but was not a major concern until the fire suddenly changed direction and people attempting to evacuate at the last minute were burned in their cars.
C
A tsunami hit the beach with unbelievable force, water sweeping over the entire harbor, although most boats had been moved to deep water.
D
A volcano erupted and lava destroyed the main road to the village where several houses burned, but no one died in the eruption.
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Question 20
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Which of the following types of behaviors would a nurse expect to see when a disaster first strikes a community?

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A
A sense of all being okay and that one can rebuild and go on
B
Anger and despair that help being offered is insufficient, slow, and inadequate
C
Everyone trying to help strangers, as well as their neighbors, survive.
D
People involved sharing their stories and reliving what occurred.
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