Deck 14: Disaster Management

Question 1

Which of the following levels of prevention is being used by a nurse who is helping to develop a community-wide disaster management plan?

A)Primary prevention
B)Secondary prevention
C)Tertiary prevention
D)All prevention levels

Answer 1

Primary prevention

Question 2

Which of the following organizations would direct nurses' response to a county-wide disaster?

A)American Red Cross
B)Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C)Emergency Management Agency
D)The local public health department

Answer 2

Emergency Management Agency

Question 3

Which of the following older adults is most in need of psychological support?

A)The older adult who keeps asking if loans will be available for him to rebuild
B)The older adult who keeps asking if he can go back home yet
C)The older adult who keeps lamenting the loss of his family photos
D)The older adult who keeps talking about how expensive his home theater was and how he will never be able to afford to replace it

Answer 3

The older adult who keeps lamenting the loss of his family photos

Question 4

When does disaster management begin?

A)Before the disaster occurs
B)During the disaster
C)Immediately following the disaster
D)During the recovery period

Question 5

Which of the following best describes countries that bear the greatest burden of disasters?

A)Arid regions that are prone to drought
B)Developing countries with limited resources
C)Industrialized countries with much to lose
D)Water-boundary regions that are prone to floods and hurricanes

Question 6

On the second day after a disaster, a male colleague tells the nurse he has a splitting headache. The nurse notes the colleague is feeling irritable and having difficulty focusing. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in response to the complaint of headache?

A)Explain that the headache and problems focusing are probably the result of worry, so he should concentrate on the work at hand and deal with emotions later.
B)Explain that he is experiencing signs and symptoms of psychological stress and recommend that he take some time off for a break.
C)Explain to the worker that this is a common problem when multitasking under pressure and suggest that he focus on one task at a time.
D)Suspect dehydration and encourage the worker to drink more fluids.

Question 7

The local hospital, health department, and university together planned and implemented a mock casualty drill, with the university's theater and nursing students playing the injured victims. After the drill, which of the following would the nursing students most likely complete?

A)Volunteer as leaders in the next casualty drill
B)Evaluate the drill and offer recommendations for more effectiveness in the future
C)Recognize how to respond to a real disaster in the future
D)Write a report on their actions and how they felt during the drill

Question 8

A nurse was the first on the scene of a disaster and saw people with injuries ranging from minor to serious. Some of those with minor injuries were helping others. Which of the following injured persons would the nurse assist first?

A)Those with life-threatening head and chest injuries
B)Those who have life-threatening abdominal injuries
C)Those who have serious injuries of limbs
D)Those who are hurt but still mobile and functioning

Question 9

A nurse is working with a community during the preparedness stage of disaster management. Which of the following events would the nurse anticipate occurring?

A)Heightened inspection and increased security in the community
B)Incorporation of provision of pets into local disaster plans
C)Purchase of personal protective equipment for all citizens
D)Assembly of disaster kits for the home, workplace, and car

Question 10

A nurse learns about a huge disaster a few states away. Which of the following actions by the nurse would be most helpful in this situation?

A)Contributing funds to any charity that is assisting the victims
B)Driving over to the area and volunteering to assist
C)Sending clothes and food to the area for distribution
D)Training to become a Red Cross disaster volunteer

Question 11

A community is experiencing the Honeymoon phase following a disaster. Which of the following is most likely to occur in the community?

A)First responders work tirelessly to save others
B)Survivors share their stories
C)Medical personnel experience exhaustion
D)Community organizations rebuild the community

Question 12

A nurse, after working two weeks at the site of the largest natural disaster to hit the United States, returns home. Which of the following behaviors would suggest the nurse needs professional assistance?

A)The nurse becomes angry when family members quit listening to her ongoing stories about the disaster and the problems there.
B)The nurse gives a presentation at the local college about the disaster and describes how health professionals were able to assist the victims who were injured.
C)The nurse is moody and feels family demands are not really as important as the other members of her family think they are.
D)The nurse is very exhausted and asks to have 3 personal days off from employment responsibilities.

Question 13

Which of the following best defines a disaster?

A)Any event that results in multiple deaths
B)Devastation that cannot be relieved without assistance
C)Devastation that covers a broad geographical area
D)When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage

Question 14

A nurse is employed by the American Red Cross and is frequently assigned to fly to a disaster zone. Which of the following should the nurse's family members have readily available?

A)Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment
B)A copy of the nurse's professional license
C)A 5-day supply of water
D)A disaster/emergency plan

Question 15

What is the purpose of the National Response Framework?

A)Create a new branch of government that deals with bioterrorism
B)Establish a way for the Red Cross to carry out its mission
C)Develop a nationwide all-hazards approach to domestic incident management
D)Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction

Question 16

A community health nurse has invited several agencies in the community to a meeting to discuss the disaster plan for the community. Which of the following best describes the purpose of this meeting?

A)To increase stability in the community
B)To improve overall community functioning
C)To manage response to disasters in the community
D)To enhance communication among agencies in the community

Question 17

A nurse is attempting to minimize damage following a bioterrorism attack in the community. Which of the following would be the most crucial aspect for the nurse to consider?

A)Detecting an increase in people with similar signs and symptoms
B)Identifying typical chemical or biological agents
C)Identifying factors that put people at risk
D)Recognizing areas of vulnerability within an area

Question 18

After a house fire, a 4-year-old child begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. Which of the following would be the most appropriate action for the nurse to take?

A)Explain to the child that it is important to be strong and not act like a baby.
B)Explain to the family that this behavior is a normal reaction to disaster.
C)Recommend admission for inpatient psychological counseling.
D)Recommend behavior therapy as a means to overcome regression.

Question 19

A nurse is focused on mitigation of disasters at the international level. Which of the following activities would the nurse most likely complete?

A)Provide community educational programs and training on how to prepare for disasters.
B)Request donations be sent to the affected area.
C)Develop a notification procedure to be used by the international disaster relief office.
D)Recruit volunteers to be a part of the disaster team that will travel to the afflicted area.

Question 20

A nurse is assessing persons arriving at a shelter following a disaster. Which of the following would be the first action the nurse should take?

A)Limit the amount of equipment and medications brought into the shelter.
B)Determine if the person has a psychological condition requiring special attention.
C)Assess if this type of facility is appropriate for the person.
D)Provide medical care for persons as if they were in a hospital.

Question 21

Which of the following disasters would implementation of disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs)? (Select all that apply.)

A)Disaster that covers a broad geographical area
B)Disaster that is beyond the coping capabilities of the affected state
C)Disaster that may result in substantial health and medical problems
D)Disaster that may cause a large number of deaths and/or injuries