A nurse who is conducting a staff in-service on the phases of a disaster continuum teaches participants that, during the impact stage, activities focus on:
a. community awareness in anticipation of a terrorist attack or natural disaster.
b. determining the effectiveness of the disaster medical assistance team (DMAT).
c. the use of an all-hazards approach.
d. initiating response activities.
ANS: D
Correct: Response activities during the relief response phase consist of immediate actions to save lives and meet basic human needs.
Incorrect:
a. Community awareness occurs during the preparedness planning phase.
b. Evaluation of the DMAT occurs during the recovery phase.
c. The all-hazards approach is part of the preparedness phase.
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