CH Exam 3 Emergency Preparedness Flashcards
Activities to prevent natural and man-made disasters
increasing surveillance
improving inspections/airport security
Strengthening public health processes like vaccines, isolation and quarantine
What is the goal of the National Incident Management system (NIMS)?
have effective communication and clear chain of command
How are disasters classified?
type
level
scope
When is the National Response Framework activated?
If a federal emergency is declared
When does Disaster Recovery begin?
when danger is no longer present and the community is able to assist in rebuilding
How long does recovery last?
Until the economic and civil life is restored
Heroic reaction
intense excitement and concern for survival often rush of assistance from outside the area is present
Honeymoon reaction
affected individuals begin to bond and relive their experiences
Disillusionment reaction
responders can experience depression and exhaustion
unexpected delays in receiving aid
Reconstruction reaction
adjusting to a new reality and continued rebuilding of the area, counseling is sometimes needed
those affected begin looking ahead
Nurses role in disaster planning
Develop a plan on the most likely threat
make a list of resources/agencies available
locate all equipment and check if they work
make disaster kits
Category A bioterrorism agent
highest priority
posing a risk to national security
easily transmitted and high mortality rate
Category B Bioterrorism agent
Second highest priority
Moderately easy to disseminate
high morbidity and low mortality rate
Examples of Category B agents
typhus fever
ricin toxin
E.coli
west nile
Category C bioterrorism agent
third highest priority
emerging pathogens that can be engineered for mass dissemination
easy to produce
potential for high morbidity and mortality rates
