Question 1

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   Primary prevention
B)   Secondary prevention
C)   Tertiary prevention
D)   All prevention levelsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 2

What is the purpose of disaster planning?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decreasing global instability
B)   Disrupting and altering community functioning
C)   Managing response to disasters
D)   Preventing disastersE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 3

On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

Accepted Answer

A)   Dismiss the problem of inability to focus as probably being the result of worry, so that the worker can concentrate on the work at hand and deal with his emotions later.
B)   Explain to the relief worker that he is experiencing signs and symptoms of psychological stress and recommend that he take some time off from work to relax.
C)   Explain to the worker that his problem arises from multitasking and advise him to focus on one task at a time.
D)   Suspect dehydration and encourage the worker to drink more fluids.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above B

Question 4

After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN)  intervention?

Accepted Answer

A)   Explain to the child that it is important to be strong and not act like a baby.
B)   Reassure the family that this behaviour is a normal reaction to a traumatic experience.
C)   Recommend admission into a hospital for psychological counselling.
D)   Recommend behaviour therapy to treat regression.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

Accepted Answer

A)   It reduces injuries.
B)   It enhances collaboration among the community partners.
C)   It reduces stress and panic behaviours.
D)   It reduces involvement.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 6

When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Before the disaster occurs
B)   During the disaster
C)   Immediately following the disaster
D)   During the recovery periodE) B) and C)
F) C) and D) A

Question 7

Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

Accepted Answer

A)   There is a lack of pandemic vaccine production.
B)   A new strain of influenza appears.
C)   Cases of H1N1 outnumber those of influenza A.
D)   More than 75% of the population is affected.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 8

In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

Accepted Answer

A)   Canadian Red Cross
B)   Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
C)   Centre for Emergency Preparedness and Response (CEPR) 
D)   ParamedicsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Exam 18: Disaster Management

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

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What is the purpose of disaster planning?

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On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

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After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN) intervention?

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What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

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When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

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Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

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In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

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Exam 18: Disaster Management

What level of prevention is the CHN implementing when participating in the development of a community-wide disaster management plan?

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What is the purpose of disaster planning?

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On the second day after a disaster, a disaster relief worker is found to be irritable and having difficulty focusing. He denies having any problem other than a headache. Which is the best action?

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After surviving a house fire, a 5-year-old begins sucking his thumb and wetting his bed. What would be the best community health nurse (CHN) intervention?

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What is the ultimate contribution of the disaster preparedness plan?

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When does the mitigation phase of disaster management begin?

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Which scenario exemplifies that an influenza pandemic has occurred?

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In the event of a disaster localized to one district, what group would most likely direct the community nursing response?

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