Managing Emergency Scenarios Vocabulary

Question 1

Being Proactive

Answer 1

The process, in emergency management, of anticipating disasters and developing a plan before an emergency occurs

Question 2

Chemical Emergencies

Answer 2

Events characterized by the release of a toxic chemical into the environment

Question 3

Collaboration

Answer 3

The process, in emergency management, of working with a network of connected individuals and organizations in order to share resources

Question 4

Community Emergency Response Teams

Answer 4

Teams of volunteer community members who are trained in disaster response skills, such as first aid, teamwork, and fire safety

Question 5

Disaster Plan

Answer 5

A document that outlines a hospital’s readiness to manage various emergency scenarios

Question 6

Emergency Management

Answer 6

The state of being prepared for and responding to an emergency situation

Question 7

Mass Casualties

Answer 7

Events that involve large numbers of victims

Question 8

Mitigation

Answer 8

The process of planning ahead to reduce potential injury, death, and property loss as a result of emergencies

Question 9

Natural Disasters

Answer 9

Events that are caused by forces in the earth or weather and have devastating impacts

Question 10

Preparedness

Answer 10

Readiness to respond to potential disaster

Question 11

Professionalism

Answer 11

A demonstrated commitment to honesty, excellence, and courteousness

Question 12

Recovery

Answer 12

The act of bringing a facility or community back to normal operations after a disaster

Question 13

Response

Answer 13

The action of first responders and healthcare workers during a disaster or emergency

Question 14

Search-And-Rescue Teams

Answer 14

Teams trained to search for victims in need of help