Which of the following is an example of disaster mitigation?
1. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides funds for relocation and temporary housing for disaster victims.
2. The administration of a large urban hospital establishes a team to develop a plan to manage an influenza epidemic and to prevent spread of the disease.
3. The American Red Cross sent 20 truckloads of tents, water, and food provisions to a gulf coast region following Hurricane Geraldo.
4. The Governor of Kansas called the President of the United States to declare part of the state as a "Disaster Area" following a day of devastating tornados.
5. The National Guard was sent to patrol regions of New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
ANS: 2
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a. Low birth weight c. Short limbs b. Facial malformations d. Extra digits
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A. Android B. Anthropoid C. Gynecoid D. Platypelloid
Which statement best reflects a basic belief of the National Patient Safety Foundation?
A) The system of health care is infallible. B) Patient safety is central to quality health care. C) Limited patient involvement in learning is required. D) Closed communication leads to continued improvement.