Asked by Janee S Holston on May 12, 2024
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How is a disaster best defined?
A) Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths
B) A catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning
C) An industrial accident and unplanned release of nuclear waste
D) An event that results in human casualties that overwhelm available health care resources
Health Care Resources
Various services, goods, facilities, and staff available to provide patient care and improve health outcomes.
Disaster
A sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
- Organize patient care during catastrophic events, based on triage protocols.
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Suhad KadhimMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A disaster is defined as a catastrophic and/or destructive event that disrupts normal functioning;it may include any anticipated or unexpected event whose effects lead to significant destruction and/or adverse consequences.Any event or situation that results in multiple casualties and/or deaths is called a mass casualty incident (MCI).An industrial accident with unplanned release of nuclear waste is classified as a technological disaster.A medical disaster is a catastrophic event that results in human casualties that overwhelm available health care resources.
Learning Objectives
- Organize patient care during catastrophic events, based on triage protocols.
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