Week 12: Emergency Preparedness & Recovery Flashcards
(32 cards)
A public health nurse is educating a community on emergency preparedness. Which activity is an example of the “Preparedness” phase?
A. Conducting vaccination campaigns
B. Organizing mock drills
C. Allocating resources during a disaster
D. Assisting in rebuilding homes post-disaster
E. Providing palliative care to terminal patients
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Preparedness includes activities such as training and mock drills to ensure readiness for potential emergencies.
A nurse is reviewing the disaster response cycle. Which phase involves preventing future emergencies and minimizing the effects of potential disasters?
A. Mitigation
B. Preparedness
C. Response
D. Recovery
E. Evaluation
Correct Answer: A. Mitigation Rationale: Mitigation focuses on actions taken to prevent or reduce the impact of emergencies before they occur, such as risk assessments and policy implementation.
During triage in a mass casualty incident, a patient with minor cuts and bruises who can walk independently is assigned which color tag?
A. Yellow
B. Red
C. Green
D. Black
E. Blue
Correct Answer: C. Green
Rationale: A green tag indicates “walking wounded,” or patients with minor injuries who do not require immediate care.
What key lesson was learned from the SARS outbreak in Toronto in 2003?
A. Importance of mass immunizations
B. Surge capacity and infection control need improvement
C. Lack of trained healthcare workers
D. Higher rates of chronic conditions in men
E. Underrepresentation of minorities in healthcare roles
Correct Answer: B. Surge capacity and infection control need improvement
Rationale: Post-SARS, gaps were identified in surge capacity, infection control measures, laboratory testing, and information sharing.
A community health nurse is advocating for policies to ensure equitable care in emergencies. Which social determinant of health (SDH) is most likely to impact emergency readiness?
A. Educational level
B. Geographic location
C. Employment status
D. Social support networks
E. Cultural beliefs
Correct Answer: B. Geographic location
Rationale: Geographic location can influence access to resources, response times, and overall emergency preparedness.
A patient affected by an infectious disease pandemic is receiving palliative care. What triage color tag should they be assigned?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black
E. Orange
Correct Answer: D. Black
Rationale: A black tag is used for patients unlikely to survive, emphasizing comfort and palliative care.
Which government agency was established in 2004 to provide leadership in promoting health and managing public health emergencies?
A. WHO
B. PHAC
C. CDC
D. FEMA
E. Red Cross
Correct Answer: B. PHAC
Rationale: The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) was established post-SARS to strengthen public health leadership and response
A nurse is leading a vaccination campaign during an H1N1 outbreak. Which phase of the disaster cycle does this represent?
A. Mitigation
B. Preparedness
C. Response
D. Recovery
E. Education
Correct Answer: C. Response
Rationale: Response involves implementing plans to manage the disaster, including vaccination campaigns to reduce disease spread.
What is a critical role of community health nurses during the “Recovery” phase of a disaster?
A. Conducting mock drills
B. Providing first aid
C. Rebuilding critical services
D. Allocating PPE
E. Educating about disaster preparedness
Correct Answer: C. Rebuilding critical services
Rationale: Recovery focuses on restoring normalcy and rebuilding infrastructure and services post-disaster.
Which population was disproportionately affected by the H1N1 pandemic in 2009?
A. Elderly
B. Indigenous communities
C. Pregnant women
D. Healthcare workers
E. Urban residents
Correct Answer: B. Indigenous communities
Rationale: Indigenous communities faced higher vulnerability due to systemic inequities and barriers to healthcare access
A nurse recognizes the moral distress in a colleague. Which scenario best exemplifies moral distress?
A. Feeling unprepared for a shift
B. Experiencing psychological distress due to resource constraints
C. Handling a conflict with another staff member
D. Learning a new clinical skill
E. Deciding between two equally effective treatments
Correct Answer: B. Experiencing psychological distress due to resource constraints
Rationale: Moral distress arises when a nurse cannot act in accordance with their ethical beliefs due to external constraints, like limited resources.
What is an example of “Moral Resilience” in nursing?
A. Avoiding situations that cause distress
B. Restoring personal integrity despite setbacks
C. Taking over a colleague’s responsibilities
D. Adopting new triage protocols
E. Seeking support from administration only during crises
Correct Answer: B. Restoring personal integrity despite setbacks
Rationale: Moral resilience involves maintaining or restoring integrity in the face of moral complexity or distress.
Which legislation outlines the federal government’s role in emergency preparedness in Canada?
A. Emergencies Act
B. Emergency Management Act
C. Public Health Act
D. National Safety Act
E. Civil Contingencies Act
Correct Answer: A. Emergencies Act
Rationale: The Emergencies Act defines the federal government’s role in managing emergencies when local capacities are exceeded.
During a community outreach event, a nurse educates on reducing chronic diseases to improve disaster readiness. Which determinant of health is being targeted?
A. Social support
B. Income
C. Health behaviors
D. Physical environment
E. Education
Correct Answer: C. Health behaviors
Rationale: Promoting health behaviors, such as reducing chronic diseases, improves individual resilience and emergency readiness.
What lesson was highlighted by the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa?
A. Importance of PPE stockpiling
B. Inequities in global healthcare systems
C. Effectiveness of mass immunizations
D. Impact of climate change on disease spread
E. Lack of local government involvement
Correct Answer: B. Inequities in global healthcare systems
Rationale: The Ebola outbreak underscored healthcare system disparities, including a lack of trained workers and resources in West Africa.
A nurse is part of a team revising policies post-pandemic. Which lesson from COVID-19 highlights necessary improvements?
A. Increasing hospital staffing
B. Reducing bureaucratic delays
C. Providing mandatory immunizations
D. Increasing home care services
E. Eliminating private healthcare options
Correct Answer: B. Reducing bureaucratic delays
Rationale: COVID-19 emphasized the need for faster adaptability and responsiveness, including reducing bureaucratic inefficiencies.
In triage, which patient would be assigned a “Yellow” tag?
A. A patient with life-threatening injuries needing immediate surgery
B. A patient with a broken arm requiring delayed treatment
C. A patient who is walking wounded
D. A patient unlikely to survive
E. A patient with minor burns
Correct Answer: B. A patient with a broken arm requiring delayed treatment
Rationale: A yellow tag indicates delayed care for serious but not life-threatening conditions.
Which nursing intervention aligns with the “Mitigation” phase of disaster management?
A. Conducting CPR training
B. Stockpiling emergency supplies
C. Setting up a field hospital
D. Administering first aid during a disaster
E. Rebuilding community infrastructure
Correct Answer: B. Stockpiling emergency supplies
Rationale: Mitigation involves preparing resources to minimize disaster impact.
Which public health strategy best supports “Preparedness” for pandemics?
A. Screening for chronic diseases
B. Establishing testing sites
C. Developing vaccination programs
D. Allocating funds for new hospitals
E. Ensuring equitable access to treatments
Correct Answer: C. Developing vaccination programs
Rationale: Preparedness includes creating and maintaining vaccination strategies to prevent disease spread.
What critical factor contributed to higher COVID-19 mortality rates among Black Canadians?
A. Vaccine hesitancy
B. Limited healthcare access
C. High-risk job exposure
D. Chronic health conditions
E. Lower socioeconomic status
Correct Answer: D. Chronic health conditions
Rationale: Black Canadians faced higher mortality rates due to the prevalence of chronic health conditions.
Which patient scenario best fits the “Red” triage tag?
A. A patient with minor lacerations
B. A patient with severe head trauma and no pulse
C. A patient with a blocked airway requiring immediate intervention
D. A patient with a stable fracture
E. A patient experiencing mild dehydration
Correct Answer: C.
A patient with a blocked airway requiring immediate intervention
Rationale: A red tag indicates immediate care for life-threatening conditions that are survivable with prompt intervention.
A patient is unconscious but breathing and has a femur fracture. Which triage color tag is appropriate?
A. Green
B. Yellow
C. Red
D. Black
E. Blue
Correct Answer: C. Red
Rationale: A red tag is assigned to patients requiring immediate attention due to the potential for life-threatening conditions.
Which of the following best describes the goal of the mitigation phase of disaster management?
A. Protecting people and property in a disaster.
B. Rebuilding infrastructure after a disaster.
C. Taking action ahead of time to prepare for emergencies.
D. Preventing future emergencies and mitigating effects.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Mitigation aims to reduce the impact of future emergencies by preventing them or minimizing their effects. This phase includes long-term strategies such as improving infrastructure, developing stronger policies, and addressing environmental factors that can contribute to disasters.
What is the primary focus of the preparedness phase of disaster management?
A. Responding to a disaster in real-time.
B. Preventing future emergencies from occurring.
C. Rebuilding after a disaster has occurred
D. Ensuring actions are taken ahead of time to prepare for emergencies.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Preparedness involves proactive actions such as creating disaster response plans, conducting drills, and gathering necessary resources in anticipation of potential emergencies. This phase ensures communities are ready to respond effectively when a disaster occurs.
