chapter 16 disaster management

Question 1

any natural or human-made incident that causes disruption, destruction, and/or devastation requiring external assistance

Answer 1

disaster

Question 2

disaster management cycle

Answer 2

-prevent (mitigation and protections)
-preparedness
-response
-recovery

Question 3

role of nurse in disaster preparedness

Answer 3

-initiate/update agency’s disaster plan
-education
-organize drills
-updated record vulnerable populations

Question 4

4 stress reaction phases in community

Answer 4

-heroic
-honeymoon
-disillusionment
-reconstruction

Question 5

stress reaction phase: doing whatever you can to help, first responders

Answer 5

heroic

Question 6

stress reaction phase: survivors rejoice for their lives and share stories and thankfulness

Answer 6

honeymoon

Question 7

stress reaction phase: people notice additional help and reinforcement are not immediate. despair and exhaustion in medical personnel and responders

Answer 7

disillusionment

Question 8

stress reaction phase: community needs rebuilding and reestablishment, return to normalcy

Answer 8

reconstruction