Crisis Management Event

What is an appropriate strategy for responding to an individual experiencing acute distress?

• Have the individual list everything that they lost in the disaster.

• Have the individual receive disaster preparedness training.

• Have the individual state their most urgent needs.

• Have the individual think about what they will need in the future.

In which circumstance is a change in patient confidentiality permitted?

• Family reunification

• High census at a hospital

• Media requests

• Non-emergent nursing home evacuation

What is an example of a natural threat?

• Aircraft incident

• Animal disease outbreak

• Hazardous material release

• Workplace violence

Disaster recovery efforts include

• conducting a hazard vulnerability analysis

• reconnecting displaced populations with essential health and social services.

• strategies for reducing the impact of disasters

• training responders to strengthen capabilities

A Continuity of Operations Plan requires

• that ancillary departments remain open for business.

• the avoidance of facility evacuation.

• the continuation of mission essential functions

• the reduction in the standards of care.

Which is an accurate definition of individual resilience?

• Maintaining safety of infrastructure

• Sustained action taken to eliminate the long-term risk.

• The ability to adapt to changing conditions.

• The capability to equitably meet the vital human needs.

Which method is most effective for the decontamination of individuals?

• Bleach and water.

• Charcoal.

• Dry brush.

• Soap and water.

During a disaster, the person responsible for leading the response effort is the Incident:

• Chief.

• Commander.

• Director.

• Officer.

What phase of emergency management includes exercises and drills?

• Mitigation.

• Preparedness.

• Recovery.

• Response

What reference must be accessible at every workplace for each hazardous substance?

• Emergency Response Guide.

• Hazard Diamond Graphic.

• Package Insert.

• Safety Data Sheet.