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General
Emergency Codes
Role of Federal Agencies
Definitions
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Name one role in emergency preparedness?
-preventing epidemics and the spread of disease. - protecting against environmental hazards - preventing injuries - promoting and encouraging health behaviors - responding to disasters and assisting communities in recovery - ensuring the quality and accessibility of health services
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What does code red mean?
Severe threat
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What is the role of the CDC (Centers for Disease Control)?
It works with state public health agencies to detect, investigate, and prevent the spread of disease in communities.
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What is the difference between a natural and man made disaster?
A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and other geologic processes. On the other hand, a man made disaster is a disaster resulting from human intent, negligence, or error.
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What are three basic disaster supplies you need for an emergency?
1.) Food 2.) Water 3.) Whistle
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What does code green mean?
Low threat
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What is the role of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration)?
It has responsibilities both for ensuring the safety of the food supply and for ensuring the safety of pharmaceuticals biologic and medical devices.
200
Define epidemic
An epidemic is a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular
300
What events prompted the U.S to take emergency preparedness more seriously?
1.) The attack on the world trade center and pentagon 2.) The bioterrorism events spreading anthrax through the U.S postal sysytem.
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What does code orange mean?
High threat
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What is the role of the NIH (National Institute of Health)?
It conducts and supports biomedical research.
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What is a bioterrorist attack?
A bioterrorist attack is terrorism involving the release of toxic biological agents.
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What is the primary reason for collecting, analyzing, and sharing information about disease?
To control disease.
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What does code yellow mean?
Significant threat
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What is the role of the HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)?
It helps to facilitate regional hospital preparedness planning and healthcare workforce development.
400
Define pandemic.
A pandemic is a disease prevalent over a whole country or the world.