Disaster Basics
The ability of a community to withstand, adapt to, and recover from adversity.
What does the term “community resilience” mean?
What is the purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?
A. To replace hospital management
B. To coordinate and organize emergency response
C. To document nursing interventions
D. To train the media
Provides a coordinated structure for disaster response.
Define bioterrorism.
A. Accidental exposure to biological waste
B. Intentional release of pathogens or toxins to cause harm
C. Use of chemical agents in war
D. Accidental hospital infection outbreak
Intentional release of pathogens or toxins to harm people.
What agency oversees workplace chemical safety?
A. OSHA
B. CDC
C. WHO
D. FEMA
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
What is shelter-in-place?
A. Staying indoors and sealing the environment during exposure
B. Going to a public shelter immediately
C. Staying in a vehicle
D. Evacuating to a nearby hospital
Staying indoors and sealing the environment during hazardous exposure.
What are the four phases of the disaster management continuum?
A. Planning, Responding, Repair, Reform
B. Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, Recovery
C. Reporting, Response, Relief, Recovery
D. Awareness, Response, Rest, Relief
Preparedness, Mitigation, Response, Recovery.
Who are the four section chiefs under the Incident Commander?
A. Assessment, Finance, Response, Recovery
B. Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin
C. Safety, Ethics, Response, and Relief
D. Disaster, Assessment, and Triage Units
Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Finance/Admin
All are CDC Category A agents EXCEPT?
A. Anthrax
B. Smallpox
C. Plague
D. Influenza
D. Influenza
What level of PPE provides the highest protection?
A. Level D
B. Level C
C. Level B
D. Level A
D. Level A
Which are safe evacuation guidelines?
A. Follow official routes and bring pets and supplies
B. Leave pets and valuables behind
C. Walk barefoot to move faster
D. Drive against traffic to exit quickly
Lock your home, bring pets, follow official routes.
What is an All-Hazards Vulnerability Plan?
A. Focus only on natural disasters
B. Prepare for chemical and biological disasters only
C. Prepare for all types of emergencies and hazards
D. Create community evacuation routes only
An integrated emergency plan for all types of emergencies and hazards.
What is the role of a nurse in disaster triage?
A. Direct the media
B. Provide comfort measures only
C. Assess victims, tag them appropriately, and prioritize care
D. Supervise volunteers only
Assess victims, tag appropriately, and prioritize care.
What is the Strategic National Stockpile?
A. A database for emergency personnel
B. A federal supply of medications and PPE for emergencies
C. A public shelter system
D. A financial disaster relief program
Federal stock of medications and PPE distributed during emergencies.
What should be done first in a chemical disaster?
A. Ensure ventilation and use appropriate PPE
B. Evacuate patients immediately
C. Apply bandages to all victims
D. Administer antibiotics
Ensure ventilation and use appropriate PPE.
What is the purpose of the MRC and CERT programs?
A. Teach community gardening
B. Train and mobilize volunteers for disaster response
C. Focus on vaccination campaigns
D. Provide online nursing education
Train and mobilize volunteers for disaster response.
Define mitigation.
A. Actions taken to reduce or minimize loss or damage
B. The process of notifying the media
C. The act of rebuilding destroyed areas
D. The coordination of volunteer groups
A. Measures taken to reduce loss of life, disability, and property damage.
What does PPE stand for?
A. Patient Protection Equipment
B. Professional Practice Essentials
C. Personal Protective Equipment
D. Public Protection Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment.
What is one epidemiologic clue that suggests a bioterrorism event?
A. Low mortality in all cases
B. Only one person infected
C. Unusual disease cluster in healthy individuals
D. Normal seasonal infection rates
Unusual disease outbreak or cluster of similar symptoms.
Which of the following was a major historical chemical disaster?
A. Bhopal (India) gas leak
B. Chernobyl nuclear meltdown
C. Great Chicago Fire
D. Hurricane Katrina
Bhopal (India) gas leak
What’s one Healthy People 2030 goal related to preparedness?
A. Increase the proportion of adults with emergency plans
B. Decrease tornadoes in urban areas
C. Improve global evacuation routes
D. Fund more hospitals
Increase the proportion of adults who have emergency plans.
Name three types of disasters.
A. Domestic, Global, Environmental
B. Flood, Fire, Tornado
C. Natural, Human-made, and Terrorism-related
D. Social, Environmental, and Financial
Natural, human-made, and terrorism-related.
What color tag is used for expectant (deceased) victims in triage?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Black
D. Red
Black.
What should a nurse do if they suspect a bioterrorism attack?
A. Report to the local health department
B. Post on social media for awareness
C. Collect water samples
D. Quarantine all hospital patients
Report to local/state health department immediately.
What is field decontamination?
A. Wearing extra PPE layers only
B. Removing contaminated clothing and washing the body
C. Isolating patients for 24 hours
D. Using antibiotics prophylactically
Removing contaminated clothing and washing the body to prevent exposure spread.
Why is cultural competence important in disaster response?
A. It makes documentation easier
B. It prevents lawsuits
C. It ensures all groups receive fair and effective aid
D. It limits access to healthcare
Ensures all community groups receive equitable and effective support.