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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management Questions
Question 1 of 5
An example of a cyber disaster is a catastrophic event caused by:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: an attack initiated from one computer against another. This is because a cyber disaster refers to a catastrophic event caused by malicious actions in the digital realm, such as cyberattacks. Option A, the use of military weapons, is incorrect as it pertains to traditional warfare. Option B, exposure to toxic materials, is more related to environmental disasters. Option C, an outbreak of a pathogen, is a biological disaster. Therefore, only option D aligns with the definition of a cyber disaster.
Question 2 of 5
All-hazard preparedness plan drills should occur at least:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: quarterly. Quarterly drills ensure regular practice and readiness for various emergencies. Monthly drills (option C) may be too frequent and disruptive, while annual drills (option A) may not provide enough practice. Biannual drills (option B) fall short of the recommended frequency for maintaining preparedness. Therefore, quarterly drills strike the right balance between regular practice and operational efficiency.
Question 3 of 5
A 50-car pileup occurs on a major freeway in California's Central Valley as a result of heavy fog. There are major injuries, and victims are expected to be transported to local emergency departments. Which type of disaster is this classified as?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Mass casualty event. This type of disaster involves a large number of casualties exceeding the resources of the local healthcare system. In this scenario, the 50-car pileup resulting in major injuries requires a coordinated response to manage and treat the victims. Choices B, C, and D are incorrect: B (Conventional disaster) typically refers to natural disasters like hurricanes, earthquakes; C (Biological disaster) involves infectious diseases or biological agents; D (Radiological disaster) pertains to incidents involving radiation exposure.
Question 4 of 5
A health care system's ability to rapidly expand beyond normal capacity to meet an increased demand for qualified personnel, beds, and medical care services in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster is known as:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: surge capacity. Surge capacity refers to a health care system's ability to rapidly expand beyond normal capacity to meet increased demand during emergencies or disasters. This includes the ability to quickly increase personnel, beds, and medical care services to accommodate the surge in patients. A: Acuity refers to the severity of a patient's illness or injury and is not specifically related to the system's capacity to expand during emergencies. C: Mass casualty refers to a situation where the number of casualties exceeds the resources available to provide adequate care, but it does not specifically address the system's ability to expand capacity. D: Natural disaster refers to a specific type of emergency or disaster and does not encompass the broader concept of a health care system's capacity to handle increased demand.
Question 5 of 5
What are the two agencies that require all health care facilities to have detailed all-hazard preparedness plans? (Select two that are correct)
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answers are C: The Joint Commission and D: National Response Plan. The Joint Commission mandates detailed all-hazard preparedness plans to ensure healthcare facilities are prepared for emergencies. The National Response Plan also requires healthcare facilities to have such plans to coordinate responses to emergencies at a national level. Choices A and B are incorrect because the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act do not specifically require all-hazard preparedness plans for healthcare facilities.