Deck 26: Disaster Preparation, Response, and Recovery

Question 1

Because the Red Cross does not allow pets in shelters, this may contribute to a failure of the older adult to evacuate in case of an emergency.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The elderly are the most vulnerable to harm resulting from a disaster and tend to experience greater and longer disruption from the event than other age groups.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Older adults tend to live in disproportionately low numbers in areas prone to natural hazards such as hurricanes.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What agency now requires that nursing homes have plans in place for the evacuation of their residents?

A) World Health Organization
B) American Medical Association
C) Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services
D) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Question 5

Which of the following can be used after a disaster to determine the level of care needed for elderly survivors?

A) MASS system
B) SALT system
C) START system
D) SWiFT level tool

Question 6

It has been suggested that acute care facilities develop what type of care areas where elders who do not require skilled, acute care may stay until transferred to shelters or alternative care sites?

A) Soft care
B) Transition care
C) Palliative care
D) Respite care

Question 7

In compliance with what piece of legislation, shelters should be accessible to all individuals?

A) The American Disabilities Act
B) The Social Security Act
C) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
D) The Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act

Question 8

A disaster kit with emergency supplies should be assembled with enough supplies to last for what time period?

A) 24 hours
B) 3 days
C) 5 days
D) 7 days

Question 9

The emergency disaster kit should be kept up to date and its contents should be reviewed how often?

A) Weekly
B) Monthly
C) Every 6 months
D) Every 12 months

Question 10

The Screening Questionnaire for Disaster Mental Health (SQD) is a 12-item assessment tool and serves as an excellent starting point for assessing individuals for what medical condition following a disaster situation?

A) Dementia
B) Depression
C) Delirium
D) Psychosis

Question 11

In a mass casualty incident, triage methods will be used to prioritize care for all immediate survivors of disasters.

Question 12

There are standardized methods for hospital allocation of resources and each institution must follow these processes.

Question 13

Triage systems such as MASS are algorithm based and usually rely on color coding or tagging of survivors based on their need for care and likelihood of survival.

Question 14

Individuals with what type of injuries may require care at an ambulatory care center or home treatment?

A) Expectant injuries
B) Delayed injuries
C) Minimal injuries
D) Immediate injuries

Question 15

The emergency kit for what circumstance should include extra water and food supplies, along with incontinence products, hearing aid batteries, and other items that may be needed to sustain health for a period longer than 3 days?

A) Evacuation
B) Sheltering in place
C) Triaging
D) Soft care area admission

Question 16

The emergency kit should contain enough water to allow each person to use how much per day?

A) ½ gallon
B) 1 gallon
C) 1½ gallons
D) 2 gallons

Question 17

The emergency preparedness kit should include a how many day supply of medications and treatments that the elder takes on a regular basis?

A) 1 day
B) 3 days
C) 5 days
D) 7 days

Question 18

During a disaster, acute onset of what medical condition requires immediate medical treatment?

A) Anxiety
B) Depression
C) Confusion
D) Dementia

Question 19

Which of the following was a horrific result of Hurricane Katrina, which continues to be a problem today?

A) Evacuation of older adults
B) Sheltering of older adults
C) Triaging of older adults
D) Abandonment of older adults

Question 20

Individuals assigned to what level according to the Seniors Without Family Triage (SWiFT) Level Tool are transferred to a location that can provide skilled or personal care, such as an assisted living facility, nursing home, hospital, or shelter?

A) Level 1
B) Level 2
C) Level 3
D) Level 4