N322 Final

Question 1

Immediate care (red)
Delayed care (yellow)
Minor care (green)
Expectant near deceased (black)

Answer 1

ID-ME for Triage

Question 2

First phase of a disaster
This is usually evident in disasters where we have some warnings issued
Predictions provide guidance for preparation

Answer 2

Pre-impact phase

Question 3

Second phase of the disaster
When the disaster has occurred and we are in the midst of an emergency response to disaster
Initial assessments are needed
“Heroic phase”
Common to see citizens working to rescue and help each other

Answer 3

Impact phase

Question 4

Third phase of a disaster
Many expressions of joy at being alive and having survived the incident
People from outside the community feel they can and want to help

Answer 4

Honeymoon phase

Question 5

Fourth phase of a disaster
People who have survived the ordeal now become frustrated because they realize how long it’ll take to rebuild and redevelop and frustrated with the government for not doing enough

Answer 5

Disillusionment and Recovery Phase

Question 6

Fifth phase of a disaster
Occurs anytime between 3 months to several years after the disaster
Rebuilding a community may not happen quickly and rebuilding businesses and other infrastructure may stay longer than expected

Answer 6

Reconstruction phase

Question 7

Preparation –> event –> response –> recovery –> mitigation

Answer 7

Disaster management cycle

Question 8

D- detect
I- incident command
S- scene security and safety
A- assess hazards
S- support
T- triage and treatment
E- evacuation
R- recovery

Answer 8

Disaster paradigm

Question 9

Branch of the U.S Public Health Service that is responsible for tracking workplace illnesses, accidents, and hazards

Answer 9

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

Question 10

Federal agency charged with improving worker health and safety by establishing standards and regulations, educating workers, and enforcing standards

Answer 10

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Question 11

Living organisms whose excretions or parts are capable of causing human disease by an infectious process (common in workplaces in healthcare facilities; infectious diseases)

Answer 11

Biological agent (occupational health)

Question 12

In many workplaces there is significant exposure to a daily low level dose of chemicals (toxicity to male/female reproductive systems from exposure to many agents; ex: latex allergy)

Answer 12

Chemical agent (occupational health)

Question 13

Agents that can potentially cause injury or illnesses that are related to the work process (ex: carpal tunnel)

Answer 13

Environmental/Mechanical agents (occupational health)

Question 14

Produce adverse health effects through the transfer of physical energy (ex: temperature extremes, vibration, nose, radiation, etc.)

Answer 14

Physical agents (occupational health)

Question 15

Involve conditions that create a threat to the psychological or social wellbeing of individuals and groups (shift work can cause depression)

Answer 15

Psychosocial agents (occupational health)