Disaster Nursing
What is the ultimate goal of disaster nursing?
Save as many lives as possible
How many themes do the Healthy People 2020 environmental health objectives focus on?
6
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?
Medicare is for older adults, Medicaid is for those living in poverty.
Name some violence prevention strategies:
Employment, education, safe housing, safe spaces for activities, Equity, social cohesion, violence prevention programs, high quality health care, grassroots involvement.
Genetics make up what percent of a person’s vulnerability to addiction?
50%
What is the definition of disaster
Any event that results in a significant disruption to the health and safety of the community or segment thereof or to the nation
According to the CDC, how many people have asthma (a rate)?
1 in 13
Where can you find Ohio's laws on nursing practice?
What is the leading cause of child abuse deaths under the age of 5?
abusive head trauma
Name 3 major substances of abuse:
CNS sedatives: Barbiturates, Benzodiazepines, Alcohol; Opioids; CNS stimulants: Cocaine, Amphetamines, Nicotine; Psychotomimetic and Hallucinogens: PCP, LSD, Marijuana; anabolic steroids;
What are the 5 key concepts of the preparedness framework?
Preparedness (being proactive), mitigation (long-term measures to reduce harm), response (start disaster plan), recovery (stabilize the community), evaluation (what worked, what didn't)
What population groups are most vulnerable to serious outcomes related to illnesses transmitted by food & water?
children and the elderly
A state's _____________ is widely considered to be its most important marker of health status.
Infant Mortality Rate
What year did CDC start treating violence as a public health issue?
1992
Name one of the effects of addiction on society:
drunk driving, CVD, mental illness, crime
Engage in hazards assessment & planning prior to a disaster, respond during a crisis, and assist with mitigating hazards throughout the recovery phase.
What are health concerns related to increased carbon emissions?
worsening rates of heart disease, cancer, stroke, chronic respiratory disease, and asthma
What is the process of enabling people to increase control over and to improve their health?
Health promotion
What are key tenets for trauma informed care?
Patient knowledge, decision making, and adherence to care
Which Addictive substance has the highest societal cost?
Tobacco ~$300 million annually
Tagging color for a patient who has immediate life-threatening injuries, who should be seen first, and has a severe alteration in breathing, circulation, and neuro
Red
What does environmental health focus on?
the relationships between people and their environment, promoting human health/well-being, and fostering healthy and safe communities
90% of the United States budget goes to which type of conditions?
Chronic and mental health conditions
Name something a nurse is mandated to report:
Child abuse, elder abuse, domestic violence, dating violence, a reasonable person would suspect abuse or neglect
What does "Brain Reward" entail?
Multifaceted, involving dopamine, norepinephrine, endogenous opioids (endorphins), y-aminobutyric acid (GABA), serotonin, acetylcholine, and adrenergic systems: drugs act at various sites to stimulate brain rewards reinforcing repeated use