Disaster management and resilience

Question 1

resilient communities

Answer 1

are better to withstand a crisis and have an enhanced ability to recover from residual impacts.

Question 2

How to prepare for disaster in health services?

Answer 2

govern
identify
build and sustain

Question 3

govern

Answer 3

establish effective governance, roles and responsibilities

Question 4

identify

Answer 4

understand risk and consequences

understand capability requirements

Question 5

build and sustain

Answer 5

enhance and develop capability
foster partnerships
plan and coordinate capabilites and partnership
inform policy, investment and expectations

Question 6

First-Degree Burns

Answer 6

First-degree burns involve the top layer of skin. Sunburn is a first-degree burn.
Signs: Red, painful to touch, skin will show mild swelling
Treatment: Apply cool, wet compresses, or immerse in cool, fresh water. Continue until pain subsides. Cover the burn with a sterile, non-adhesive bandage or clean cloth. Do not apply ointments or butter to burn; these may cause infection.

Question 7

Second-Degree Burns

Answer 7

Second-Degree Burns
Second-degree burns involve the first two layers of skin.
Signs: Deep reddening of the skin, pain, blisters, glossy appearance from leaking fluid, possible loss of some skin

Question 8

Second-Degree Burns

treatment

Answer 8

Treatment: Immerse in fresh, cool water, or apply cool compresses. Continue for 10 to 15 minutes. Dry with clean cloth and cover with sterile gauze. Do not break blisters. Do not apply ointments or butter to burns. Elevate burned arms or legs.
Take steps to prevent shock: lay the victim flat, elevate the feet, and cover the victim with a coat or blanket. Do not place the victim in the shock position if a head, neck, back, or leg injury is suspected, or if it makes the victim uncomfortable. Further medical treatment is required

Question 9

Third-Degree Burns

Answer 9

Third-Degree Burns
A third-degree burn penetrates the entire thickness of the skin and permanently destroys tissue.
Signs: Loss of skin layers, often painless. Skin is dry and leathery. Skin may appear charred or have patches which appear white, brown or black

Question 10

Third-Degree Burns

treatment

Answer 10

Treatment: Cover burn lightly with sterile gauze or clean cloth. (Do not use material that can leave lint on the burn). Do not apply ointments or butter to burns. Take steps to prevent shock. Have person sit up if face is burned. Watch closely for possible breathing problems. Elevate burned area higher than the victim’s head when possible. Keep person warm and comfortable, and watch for signs of shock. Do not place a pillow under the victim’s head if the person is lying down and there is an airway burn. This can close the airway. Immediate medical attention is required.

Question 11

decontamination of oneself and others

Answer 11

1. ) take off outer layer of clothing
2. ) wash yourself off
3. ) put on clean clothes
4. ) help others and pets

Question 12

Components of good disaster management programme

Answer 12

command and control
communication
safety and security
triage 
surge capacity 
continuity of essential services
human resources
logistics and supply management
post-disaster recovery