Foundations for Population Health in Community Public Health Nursing 5th Edition Stanhope Test Bank
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Chapter 14: Disaster Management
Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing,
5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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 geographic area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage
ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes disruption, destruction, or
devastation that cannot be relieved without external assistance. A disaster does not need to
involve injuries or deaths. The devastation may not cover a broad area, rather the main
concept of the definition of a disaster is that it can not be relieved without assistance.
2. 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
ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries. The people of low
socioeconomic status suffer the NUmost
RSIbecause
NGTB.C OM
their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer
resources and less means of social security. The climate and location of the country does not
relate to its risk of bearing the burden of disasters. Industrialized countries have a higher
socioeconomic status and can better address disasters if they occur.
3. 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. Define roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency
preparedness
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction
ANS: C
The National Response Framework, a successor to the National Response Plan, “helps define
the roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency planning,
preparedness, and response to any emergency or disaster.” The NRF serves as a guide for
conducting a nationwide all-hazards response that is flexible and adaptable and that links all
levels of the government with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security was developed in 2002 to develop and coordinate the
implementing of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from terrorist
threats or attacks. Eventually, the NRF was developed within this department. The National
Response Framework helps to provide a linkage for the Red Cross to other organizations, but
does not assist with it carrying out its mission. The NRF does not change presidential power.
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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
ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery. The first stage of prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the disaster
occurs. Disaster management that occurs during the disaster is called response. Recovery
occurs following the disaster.
5. 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.
ANS: A
Mitigation refers to actions to prevent specific disasters from occurring or to reduce the
severity of a disaster’s effects if it cannot be avoided. Providing community educational
programs on disaster preparedness is the only intervention that addresses mitigation.
Requesting donations be sent to the affected area occurs during the disaster and is known as
NURSINprocedure
the response. Developing a notification GTB.COwouldM occur as part of the preparedness
stage. Depending on the timing of the recruitment, this would be part of either the
preparedness or response stage.
6. 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
ANS: D
The nurse and the nurse’s family are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to
cope with a disaster, including details such as where families will reunite in the event of an
emergency. The nurse should have his/her own copy of the professional license. It is
recommended that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an
emergency planning kit. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment are
recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency supply.
7. 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
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Chapter 14: Disaster Management
Stanhope: Foundations for Population Health in Community/Public Health Nursing,
5th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. 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 geographic area
d. When the event results in multiple injuries and deaths as well as property damage
ANS: B
A disaster is any human-made or natural event that causes disruption, destruction, or
devastation that cannot be relieved without external assistance. A disaster does not need to
involve injuries or deaths. The devastation may not cover a broad area, rather the main
concept of the definition of a disaster is that it can not be relieved without assistance.
2. 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
ANS: B
Disasters create the most devastation in developing countries. The people of low
socioeconomic status suffer the NUmost
RSIbecause
NGTB.C OM
their houses are less sturdy and they have fewer
resources and less means of social security. The climate and location of the country does not
relate to its risk of bearing the burden of disasters. Industrialized countries have a higher
socioeconomic status and can better address disasters if they occur.
3. 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. Define roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency
preparedness
d. Extend presidential power to act quickly upon weapons of mass destruction
ANS: C
The National Response Framework, a successor to the National Response Plan, “helps define
the roles, responsibilities, and relationships critical to effective emergency planning,
preparedness, and response to any emergency or disaster.” The NRF serves as a guide for
conducting a nationwide all-hazards response that is flexible and adaptable and that links all
levels of the government with nongovernmental organizations and the private sector. The U.S.
Department of Homeland Security was developed in 2002 to develop and coordinate the
implementing of a comprehensive national strategy to secure the United States from terrorist
threats or attacks. Eventually, the NRF was developed within this department. The National
Response Framework helps to provide a linkage for the Red Cross to other organizations, but
does not assist with it carrying out its mission. The NRF does not change presidential power.
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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
ANS: A
Disaster management includes the four stages of a disaster: prevention, preparedness,
response, and recovery. The first stage of prevention (or mitigation) occurs before the disaster
occurs. Disaster management that occurs during the disaster is called response. Recovery
occurs following the disaster.
5. 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.
ANS: A
Mitigation refers to actions to prevent specific disasters from occurring or to reduce the
severity of a disaster’s effects if it cannot be avoided. Providing community educational
programs on disaster preparedness is the only intervention that addresses mitigation.
Requesting donations be sent to the affected area occurs during the disaster and is known as
NURSINprocedure
the response. Developing a notification GTB.COwouldM occur as part of the preparedness
stage. Depending on the timing of the recruitment, this would be part of either the
preparedness or response stage.
6. 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
ANS: D
The nurse and the nurse’s family are best protected by having the skills and knowledge to
cope with a disaster, including details such as where families will reunite in the event of an
emergency. The nurse should have his/her own copy of the professional license. It is
recommended that a 3-day supply of water (1 gallon per person per day) be part of an
emergency planning kit. Gloves, mask, and other personal protective equipment are
recommended for the professional nurse to have available as an emergency supply.
7. 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
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