Deck 8: Emergency Situations and All-Hazards Preparation

Question 1

An essential element of a family emergency plan is a designated ____________ if family members become separated or evacuated.

Answer 1

communication center and/or meeting place

Question 2

It is necessary to prepare and restock annually a _____________of emergency supplies in case there is an evacuation.

Answer 2

go bag

Question 3

Because the disaster may overwhelm limited or surviving emergency services, individuals should be prepared to survive at least ______________on their own until communication and infrastructures are established when a massive disaster occurs.

Answer 3

three days or longer

Question 4

Scientists agree that the two most likely biological agents to be utilized as bioweapons are _________________and________________.

Question 5

A crowded shelter has an increased chance of the transmission of ___________________.

Question 6

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-EAP

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 7

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-EOC

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 8

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-EOP

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 9

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-FEMA

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 10

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-ICS and/or UC

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 11

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-LEMA

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 12

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-NIMS

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 13

Matching:
Match the acronym to the appropriate description.

-PDP

A) The LEMA's management system; chain of command.
B) Organization in charge of the local emergency response.
C) Predesignated location to coordinate the local response.
D) Health care facility action plan that includes preparedness, response, and recovery plans.
E) Assistance division of the Department of Homeland Security that must be requested by local/state government or is in charge for national disasters.
F) Plan developed by the LEMA; includes the response plan and identifies all the community health care providers, identifies resources, and designates responsibilities.
G) Emergency plan for family and self so you can concentrate on your disaster response duties as a health care provider.
H) Establishes a national model, common standards, and a standardized language that can be adapted to any all-hazards situation.

Question 14

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-DMAT

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 15

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-DMORT

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 16

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-HICS

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 17

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-NPRT

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 18

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-MOU

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 19

Match the acronym with the relevant description.

-POD

A) Chain of command that establishes the role of HCP during a disaster; either internal or external.
B) Team that can be deployed to supplement local health care providers.
C) Team responsible for dispensing medications and vaccinations.
D) Temporary distribution place for pull packs of meds and vaccines.
E) Team responsible for identification.
F) Memorandum of understanding.

Question 20

You are driving down the street, and a bomb explodes. Considering the potential hazards as a trained health care provider, what should you do?

Question 21

Decontamination may be required. Which types of disasters require an enclosed spacesuit (Level A) to enter the area or decontaminate patients?

Question 22

Describe the responsibility of a health care provider in a local disaster.

Question 23

Describe how to decontaminate yourself if you are exposed to a nuclear device.

Question 24

Describe how to decontaminate yourself if you are exposed to a chemical.

Question 25

Describe at least three key elements of a PDP for you and your family.