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Types of Disasters: - Natural (eg. tornado, diseases, droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake)
- Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse, toxic spill,
pollution, or wars)
- Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or results in a
widespread technological problem
What is a Natural Disaster? - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great
damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - A disaster situation that results in a large number of victims who need the
response of multiple organizations; according to Dr. Lewis >100 people affected for
a mass casualty incident
What is multiple casualties range? - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims;
unlawful use of force according to the FBI
What are weapons of mass destruction? - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
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What is Anthrax? - Spore-forming gram + bacterium Bacillus antracis; through inhalation is esp
deadly
- S/S: Fevers + chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, confusion, dizziness,
cough, N/V, stomach pains, headaches, fatigue, body aches are common primarily
through inhalation methods
Bioterrorism - The deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community to cause
widespread illness, fear, and panic
- E.g. small pox, anthrax, Ebola are category A agents
- E.g. Typhus, ricin toxin, west Nile virus, E.coli, and food safety threats are category
B
- Influenza, TB, or rabies are category C and the third highest priority
Characteristics of Disasters - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Prevention in Disasters primary - aimed at preventing the occurrence of a disaster/limiting consequences
- during nondisaster/predisaster stages
secondary - search, rescue, triage of victims
- assessment of destruction and devastation
- implemented once disaster occurs
tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to previous levels of function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future disasters
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Review
Nursing
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Concepts.pdf
Guide
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and Practice
ReviewConcepts.pdf
Guide and Practice Concepts.pdf
NR 442 Community
Health Nursing
Exam 2 Study Set –
Complete Review
Guide and Practice
Concepts
NR 442 Community Health
NR 442
Nursing
Community
Exam 2Health
Study
NR 442
Nursing
SetCommunity
– Complete
Exam 2Health
Study
Review
Nursing
Set Guide
– Complete
Exam
and 2Practice
Study
Review
Set
Concepts.pdf
Guide
– Complete
and Practice
ReviewConcepts.pdf
Guide and Practice Concepts.pdf
,NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf
Types of Disasters: - Natural (eg. tornado, diseases, droughts, wildfires, hurricane, or earthquake)
- Man-made (e.g. plane crash, terrorism, riots, fires, bridge collapse, toxic spill,
pollution, or wars)
- Combination (natural/technological) - natural disaster that creates or results in a
widespread technological problem
What is a Natural Disaster? - A natural event such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane that causes great
damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - A disaster situation that results in a large number of victims who need the
response of multiple organizations; according to Dr. Lewis >100 people affected for
a mass casualty incident
What is multiple casualties range? - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political or social aims;
unlawful use of force according to the FBI
What are weapons of mass destruction? - Weapon designed to cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals,
explosives, biological agents, etc.
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, NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf NR 442 Community Health Nursing Exam 2 Study Set.pdf
What is Anthrax? - Spore-forming gram + bacterium Bacillus antracis; through inhalation is esp
deadly
- S/S: Fevers + chills, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, confusion, dizziness,
cough, N/V, stomach pains, headaches, fatigue, body aches are common primarily
through inhalation methods
Bioterrorism - The deliberate spread of pathogenic organisms into a community to cause
widespread illness, fear, and panic
- E.g. small pox, anthrax, Ebola are category A agents
- E.g. Typhus, ricin toxin, west Nile virus, E.coli, and food safety threats are category
B
- Influenza, TB, or rabies are category C and the third highest priority
Characteristics of Disasters - Frequency, predictability, preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and
intensity
Prevention in Disasters primary - aimed at preventing the occurrence of a disaster/limiting consequences
- during nondisaster/predisaster stages
secondary - search, rescue, triage of victims
- assessment of destruction and devastation
- implemented once disaster occurs
tertiary - focus on recovery and restoring community to previous levels of function
- aimed at preventing a recurrence/minimizing effects of future disasters
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