NU 302 Exam 4 Flashcards
Define people who are displaced
People who are forced to leave their homes escape the effects of a disaster
Define a refugee
Reserved for people who are forced to leave their homeland because of war or persecution
Define casualties
Number of human beings injured or killed by or as a direct result of an incident
Define a multiple casualty incident
> 2 but <100
Define a mass casualty incident
> 100 people
Define the scope of a disaster
Range of its effect, either geographically or in terms of the number of victims
Define the intensity of a disaster
The level of destruction and devastation it causes
What is a man-made disaster?
A disaster caused by human activity
What is a natural disaster?
A disaster caused by natural events
What are the 3 stages of disaster management?
Preparedness, response, recovery
Describe preparedness
Plans for communication, evacuation, rescue, and recovery.
Disaster drills
Adequate supplies
Prevention
Train individuals
Response
What is the response phase of a disaster?
Immediate triage, stabilization, transportation, rescue and recovery. Caring for and identifying bodies support for survivors
define Recovery of a disaster
Rebuilding and restoration
Psychological support
What is bioterrorism category A?
Highest priority- easily transmitted and high mortality rates (smallpox, botulism, anthrax, Ebola)
What is bioterroism category B?
Second-highest priority: Moderately easy to transfer + high morbidity/ low mortality rates (ricin toxin, food and water borne illnesses)
What is bioterrorism category C?
Third priority- easy to produce and has high morbidity and high mortality rates (TB, flu, rabies, SARS, and MERS)
What is triage green?
Minor (walking wounded)
What is Triage yellow?
Delayed
What a is triage red?
Immediate
What is triage black?
Deceased/morgue/unable to assist
What is an emergency preparedness kit?
-Water (1 gallon per person per day- 3 day supply)
-Non-perishable food (3 day supply for evacuation, 2 weeks for home)
Flashlight
Battery powered radio
First aid kit
7 day supply of meds
Multi purpose tools
Hygiene items
Copies of personal documents (birth certificates, passports, insurance policies)
Cell phone with charger
Emergency contact info
Emergency blanket
What is an incidence command center/ system?
Can grow or shrink to meet the needs of the incident
Provides meeting and collaboration of various agencies
Cost effective by decreasing duplication of services
What is FEMA?
Federal Emergency Management Agency; est 1979; provides oveeeresight of National Incident Managemeent Systems
What are disaster host factors from the epidemiological triad?
factors of the host that can affect them during a disaster
Age, general health, mobility, psychological/ socioeconomic factors
What are disaster agent factors from the epidemiological triad?
Natural or technological element that causes the disaster
What are disaster environmental factors from the epidemiological triade?
Those that could potentially contribute or mitigate a disaster
i.e. level of preparedness of the community, presence of industries that produce harmful chemicals, presence of flood-prone rivers.
What is ecology?
The study of the interactions and relationships between living organisms and their environments
What the does public health ecological model or perspective do?
Recognize the determinants of health include the environment and effect health of individuals
What is environmental epidemiology?
Focus on environmental exposures and the health effects
What is toxicology?
The study of adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms
What is upstream focus?
Recognizing factors which contribute to a problem
Can help determine if environmental factors contribute to illness.
What is the upstream focus framework in order?
- assess for environmental exposures
- Establish health goals
- Determine interventions
- Align community
- Measure effectiveness
What is the precautionary principle?
-In the absence of clear date that indicate the safety of an action, chemical, or material that poses a threat to human health, it should not be used.
-The principle states, “when an activity raises threats of harm to human health of the environment, precautionary measures should be taken if some cause and effect relationships are not fully established scientifically.
Who are some vulnerable populations?
-Pregnant women
-Those with compromised immune systems
-Children
what is the I PREPARE method?
Investigate potential exposures
Present work
Residence
Environmental concerns
Past work
Activities
Referrals and resources
Educate
What are some air quality concerns?
-Pollutants may include: aerosols, carbon monoxide, lead etc.
_Adveres effects include irritation of respiratory system, exacerbation of asthmas, chronic lung disease
-Indoor exposures such as oil or kerosene, second hand smoke, carpeting and adhesives, asbestos in insulation
What are Water and food quality concerns?
Could be contaminated with chemicals or microbes
Water contamination and availability becoming a significant issue
Pharmaceutical waste disposal major concern
What are core public health functions?
Assessment; monitoring health status, the diagnosis and investigation of health hazards into the community
Assurance: the enforcement of policy
Policy development: provides guidance through the essential community services, engages scientists to analyzes an develop Olivier to ensure health based upon sound evidence.
What is the lead poisoning home checklist?
- Was your home built before 1978?
- Do you see walls, furniture, or window sill in your home with chipping or peeling paint?
- Do your children play in lead-contaminated soil near your home?
- Do you store food in imported pottery that contains lead?
- Do you work with lead in your job?
What is an MSDS?
Material Safety Data Sheet: Instructions for when you are exposed to a certain chemical
What is a rural population?
All territory, population, and housing units located outside urbanized areas and urban clusters. Fewer than 2500 residents and are classified as “completely rural”.
What is an urban population?
Areas that encompass at least 2500 people at least 1500 of which reside outside institutional group quarters
What is a frontier population?
Area with six or fewer persons per square mile, but others include not only population density but distance and travel time to market service areas.
What is a migrant population?
A transit population, usually immigrants, that moves regularly to follow work opportunities usaually founds as far workers.
What are the 3 most common health problems of rural residents?
-CV disease
-Diabetees
-COPD
What are health problems for children of migrant families?
High BP
Obesity
Earache
Poor nutrition
anemia
Vitamin A deficiency
Lead poisoning
Dental problems
Intestinal parasites
Skin infections
TB
Developmental delays
Pesticide poisoning
s/s of pesticide poisoning
Sore throat,
runny nose,
headache,
fatigue,
drowsiness,
itchy skin,
abdominal pain,
N&V.
Severe symptoms include
sweating,
blurred vision,
pinpoint pupils,
muscle twitching,
weakness,
respiratory depression
What are some Occupationals hazards for migrant and rural workers?
tractor accidents and rollovers
Machine and equipment accidents
Heat stroke
Animal injuries
What are characteristics of urban populations?
-Those within large cities
-Often high unemployment, low incomes, substance abuse
-Urban planning “improving the welfare of individuals and communities b creating a more healthful, efficient, attractive, and equitable places”.
What are health disparities of urban populations?
negative health contributors
-Poverty
-Environmental exposures (air pollution, fast food, tobacco)
-Poor housing quality
-higher sound levels
-Violence
-Lack of access to healthy foods
-Increassed incidence of alcohol and drug abuse
What is a developmental crisis?
Periods of disruption that occur at transition points during normal growth and development
What is a situational crisis?
Is a stressful, disruptive event arise it from external circumstances that occur sudddenly, often without warning, to a person, group, aggregate, or community due to where they are in time or space.
What are multiple crises?
Different kinds of crises can overlap in actual experience, compounding the stress felt by the persons involved.
What are the different types of child abuse?
-Neglect
-Physical
-Sexual abuse
-Sexual exploitation
-Emotional
S/s of physical child abuse?
-unexplained injuries like bruises, bite marks, abrasions, lacerations, head or internal injuries, or fractures.
-bruising from defensive injuries to forearms
-Burns from cigarettes, ropes, or hot water/ grid
-Traumatic slope is with potential hematoma area and is tender to touch.
-Trauma to ear
-appears depressed, withdrawn, anxious, or aggressive
-Appears scared of parent/does not want to go home.
Who are those directly impacted by disasters?
Includes survivors and deceased. May include displaced or refugees.
Who are those indirectly impacted by disasters?
Relatives or friends of direct victims.
Which would be considered a mass-casualty incident?
A. 26 victims
B. 54 victims
C. 78 victims
D. 110 victims
D. 110 victims
A mass casualty incident is one in which are are more than 100 victims.