Disaster
Basics
Basics
Name the event that causes human suffering and demands more resources than are available
What is a disaster?
Name the phase:
Intense excitement and concern for survival. Often a rush of assistance from outside the area
What is the heroic phase?
Name a Category A biological agent
What is either Anthrax, Smallpox, Botulism, Tularemia, Plague, or Ebola?
During risk assessment, name what response teams need to be assessed
What is volunteers, nurses, EMTs, firemen?
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Name the 4 phases of the disaster management cycle
What are Prevention (Mitigation), Preparedness, Response, and Recovery?
Which phase involves community members bonding and sharing stories?
What is the Honeymoon phase?
Which bioterrorism agent causes sudden fever, chest discomfort, severe dyspnea, and shock?
What is Inhalation anthrax?
What is hazmat suits, medical supplies, food, and water?
The hormone responsible for uterine contractions and milk let-down
What is Oxytocin?
Give 2 examples of man-made disasters
What are chemical spills, terrorism, nuclear accidents, etc.?
The phase where responders experience depression and exhaustion is called?
What is Disillusionment?
Third highest priority category, emerging pathogens with potential for mass dissemination
What is Category C?
True or false: triage does not involve identifying those who have serious versus minor injuries
What is false?
Name Professor Tiul's office hours
Mondays and Tuesdays 1:00-3:30
or by appointment
Different agencies, governmental and nongovernmental are responsible for different levels of what?
What is disaster response?
Which phase involves rebuilding and adjusting to a new reality?
What is Reconstruction?
What is direct contact, simple dispersal device, water/food contamination, or droplet/blood contact?
Name what a nurse can do in the disaster recovery stage
What is reassess health needs, provide and coordinate care, provide stress counseling, or monitor physical and psychosocial environment?
This acid–base imbalance occurs with prolonged vomiting
What is metabolic alkalosis
Which national system provides structure for disaster management in the U.S.?
What is NIMS (National Incident Management System)?
True or False: PTSD can occur in both victims and responders.
True
Name the kind of treatment approved by the FDA for small pox
What are antiviral medications?
Name why emergency preparedness matters
What is by understanding the principles the nurse can play a role in preventing large-scale events or minimizing negative effects?
Name the birthday of at least one person in our presentation group
What is October 30, March 14, Nov 14, April 30