Disaster Nursing SAS Session 20
Disaster Nursing SAS Session 20
The PHN must be sensitive to the variety of groups within the community and design the appropriate level of education
and training for each of these target groups:
• Families
• Community Groups
• Primary and Secondary Schools
• Faith-Based Groups
• Correctional Institutions
• Vulnerable Populations
Determinants that influence the resurgence of both old and new infections include:
Multiple Choice
1. Who has the primary responsibility for safe guarding the workplace, or community against a bioterrorist attack?
a. The local department of public health
b. employer
c. law enforcement
d. all of the above
ANSWER: ________
RATIO:____________________________________________________________________________________
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2. A nursing student is studying about disasters and emergency preparedness. Which of the following statements by
the nursing student depicts a correct understanding of the difference between a disaster and an emergency?
a. “Disasters are man- made only.”
b. “An emergency is an unforeseen combination of circumstances calling for immediate action for a range of
victims.”
3. A military nurse is working in Iraq. Because of the potential threat of hazardous gas, which of the following should
be worn when working in a dangerous war zone? Select all that apply.
a. Gas mask
b. Surgical mask
c. Protective clothing
d. A hood, helmet, or headgear
e. sunglasses
ANSWER: ________
RATIO:____________________________________________________________________________________
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4. Responsibility for securing the scene, preserving life and treating the wounded is the responsibility of:
a. First responders
b. Mental health professionals
c. Social workers
d. All citizens
ANSWER: ________
RATIO:____________________________________________________________________________________
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5. A newly graduated nurse is learning about the nurse’s role in disaster relief as part of an orientation to the
hospital. Which of the following concepts is accurate?
a. Learning about the prevention and mitigation of disasters is nice to know, but not essential.
b. Nurses take a passive role in helping others to save lives and fulfill an important obligation.
c. Applying advanced skills can be very helpful until help arrives.
d. Nurses may have to assume expanded roles in making decisions for the most appropriate treatment of
casualties.
ANSWER: ________
RATIO:____________________________________________________________________________________
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RATIONALIZATION ACTIVITY (THIS WILL BE DONE DURING THE FACE TO FACE INTERACTION)
The instructor will now rationalize the answers to the students. You can now ask questions and debate among yourselves.
Write the correct answer and correct/additional ratio in the space provided.
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2. ANSWER: ________
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3. ANSWER: ________
RATIO:_______________________________________________________________________________________
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4. ANSWER: ________
RATIO:_______________________________________________________________________________________
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You will now mark (encircle) the session you have finished today in the tracker below. This is simply a visual to help you
track how much work you have accomplished and how much work there is left to do.
You are done with the session! Let’s track your progress.
1) What was the most useful or the most meaningful thing you have learned this session?
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2) What question(s) do you have as we end this session?
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