NR 442 COMMUNITY HEALTH
NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY SET
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PASSED
ALREADY GRADED A+
Types of Disasters: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - A natural event such as a flood,
earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weapon designed to
cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Frequency, predictability,
preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER 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
Disaster Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The plans that are in place designating
the community's response to a disaster
- Respond more quickly, more effectively, and less confusion
- Ensures resources are available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - BOB (Bug Out Bag)
- Important papers, antiseptics, food, clothing, etc.
Governmental Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - Local government (first
responders) responsible for safety and welfare
- State government involved when disaster overwhelms local community resources
- Federal government through Department of Homeland Security, CDC, FEMA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - CORRECT ANSWER - Federal agency
that is an umbrella for several existing agencies that was designed to bring together all
the functions related to emergencies, immigration, border security, and antiterrorism
efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - CORRECT ANSWER - Agency
charged with providing assistance to communities hit by natural disasters; Mission is to
support citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation, everyone works
together to build, sustain, and improve the capacity to prepare for, protect against,
respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards
Disaster Management Stages - CORRECT ANSWER 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Prevention Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify potential disaster risks.
- Create risk maps
- Educate citizens regarding what actions to take to prepare for disasters.
- Individual, family, and community level
, - Develop a plan for meeting the potential disasters identified.
Preparedness Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
- Making a family communication plan
Response Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
• Shelter in place
• Evacuation
• Search and rescue
• Staging area
• Disaster triage
Disaster Triage - CORRECT ANSWER - START triage system- Nurses and other
emergency personnel such as physicians,
EMTs, and paramedics are responsible for
performing triage duties
• "Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment"-
Goal:
- Used in multicasualty or mass casualty
incident
- Triage of injured person should occur in
less than 1 minute based on:
• Respirations
• Perfusion
• Mental status
• Uses people with minor injuries to assist
• Person is tagged with a colored triage tag
• Victims moved to the treatment area
START Color-Coded Triage Tag - CORRECT ANSWER - Green = walking wounded
- Yellow = systemic but not yet life-threatening complications
- Red = life-threatening conditions that can be stabilized and have a high probability of
survival
- Black = deceased or injuries so extensive that nothing can be done to save them
- Hazmat tag = contaminated
NURSING EXAM 2 STUDY SET
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS PASSED
ALREADY GRADED A+
Types of Disasters: - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - A natural event such as a flood,
earthquake, or hurricane that causes great damage or loss of life
Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 to 99 individuals
What is terrorism? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Weapon designed to
cause death or serious bodily injury; e.g. toxins, chemicals, explosives, biological
agents, etc.
What is Anthrax? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - 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 - CORRECT ANSWER - Frequency, predictability,
preventability, imminence-speed of onset, scope, and intensity
Prevention in Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER 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
Disaster Management - CORRECT ANSWER - The plans that are in place designating
the community's response to a disaster
- Respond more quickly, more effectively, and less confusion
- Ensures resources are available
- Basic Disaster Supply Kit - BOB (Bug Out Bag)
- Important papers, antiseptics, food, clothing, etc.
Governmental Responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - Local government (first
responders) responsible for safety and welfare
- State government involved when disaster overwhelms local community resources
- Federal government through Department of Homeland Security, CDC, FEMA
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - CORRECT ANSWER - Federal agency
that is an umbrella for several existing agencies that was designed to bring together all
the functions related to emergencies, immigration, border security, and antiterrorism
efforts
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency - CORRECT ANSWER - Agency
charged with providing assistance to communities hit by natural disasters; Mission is to
support citizens and first responders to ensure that, as a nation, everyone works
together to build, sustain, and improve the capacity to prepare for, protect against,
respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards
Disaster Management Stages - CORRECT ANSWER 1. prevention
2. preparedness
3. response
4. recovery
Prevention Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Identify potential disaster risks.
- Create risk maps
- Educate citizens regarding what actions to take to prepare for disasters.
- Individual, family, and community level
, - Develop a plan for meeting the potential disasters identified.
Preparedness Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Training in first aid
- Assembling a disaster emergency kit
- Establishing a predetermined meeting place
away from home
- Making a family communication plan
Response Stage - CORRECT ANSWER - Response stage begins
immediately after the disaster incident occurs
• May include:
• Shelter in place
• Evacuation
• Search and rescue
• Staging area
• Disaster triage
Disaster Triage - CORRECT ANSWER - START triage system- Nurses and other
emergency personnel such as physicians,
EMTs, and paramedics are responsible for
performing triage duties
• "Simple Triage And Rapid Treatment"-
Goal:
- Used in multicasualty or mass casualty
incident
- Triage of injured person should occur in
less than 1 minute based on:
• Respirations
• Perfusion
• Mental status
• Uses people with minor injuries to assist
• Person is tagged with a colored triage tag
• Victims moved to the treatment area
START Color-Coded Triage Tag - CORRECT ANSWER - Green = walking wounded
- Yellow = systemic but not yet life-threatening complications
- Red = life-threatening conditions that can be stabilized and have a high probability of
survival
- Black = deceased or injuries so extensive that nothing can be done to save them
- Hazmat tag = contaminated
