Sample Test Questions

National Healthcare Disaster Exam Sample Questions

The following sample questions are similar to those on the examination but do not represent the full range of content or levels of difficulty. The answers to the sample questions are provided after the last question. Please note: Taking these or any sample question(s) is not a requirement to sit for an actual certification examination. Completion of these or any other sample question(s) does not imply eligibility for certification or successful performance on any certification examination.

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1. What is an appropriate strategy for responding to an individual experiencing acute distress?

Have the individual list everything that they lost in the disaster.
Have the individual receive disaster preparedness training.
Have the individual state their most urgent needs.
Have the individual think about what they will need in the future.

2. In which circumstance is a change in patient confidentiality permitted?

Family reunification.
High census at a hospital.
Media requests.
Non-emergent nursing home evacuation.

3. Which is an individual health consequence during an extreme high temperature condition?

Adequate hydration.
Heat exhaustion.
Hyperactivity.
Uncontrollable chills.

4. What is an example of a natural threat?

Aircraft incident.
Animal disease outbreak.
Hazardous material release.
Workplace violence.

5. Which is an example of a health-hazard notification tool?

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) monitors disease patterns throughout the nation.
Emergency Alert System (EAS) addresses the public on short notice.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides guidance for healthcare professionals.
National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides routine weather information.

6. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), stored food and water in a home disaster supply kit should be changed every:

two months.
three months.
six months.
twelve months.

7. The Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) is a national cache of:

blankets and clothing.
emergency vehicles and personnel.
medication and medical supplies.
storage containers and evacuation signage.

8. Data collected through disease surveillance to help guide the response is distributed:

in the professional literature.
throughout the organization and widely to the public.
to the management chain and other stakeholders.
within media channels.

9. Which is characteristic of a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

Decreased demand on neighboring healthcare facilities.
Demand for resources is equal to supply.
Healthcare system is disrupted.
Precise inter-agency communication.

10. Which disaster planning target group includes the homeless and individuals with limited English-language proficiency?

Immediate treatment area patients.
Low-socioeconomic populations.
Under-represented populations.
Vulnerable populations.

11. Exposure to toxins and mold is an example of:

an environmental health consequence.
collateral damage.
poor planning.
risk mitigation.

12. Federal assets are deployed through:

Federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU).
the American Red Cross.
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

13. Disaster recovery efforts include:

conducting a hazard vulnerability analysis.
reconnecting displaced populations with essential health and social services.
strategies for reducing the impact of disasters.
training responders to strengthen capabilities.

14. A Continuity of Operations Plan requires:

that ancillary departments remain open for business.
the avoidance of facility evacuation.
the continuation of mission essential functions.
the reduction in the standards of care.

15. Which is the guiding document used to coordinate response and recovery actions?

Community Comprehensive Plan.
Emergency Operations Plan.
Risk Management Plan.
Standard Operating Procedures.

16. Which activity must be completed before on-scene triage?

A Joint Information Center (JIC) has been established.
Incident Commander must be in place.
Privacy is assured.
Scene safety has been assured.

17. Which is an accurate definition of individual resilience?

Maintaining safety of infrastructure.
Sustained action taken to eliminate the long-term risk.
The ability to adapt to changing conditions.
The capability to equitably meet the vital human needs.

18. Which method is most effective for the decontamination of individuals?

Bleach and water.
Charcoal.
Dry brush.
Soap and water.

19. During a disaster, the person responsible for leading the response effort is the Incident:

Chief.
Commander.
Director.
Officer.

20. To be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what is a permissible question that a healthcare professional can ask about a service animal?

"Do you have the animal certification papers?"
"Does your animal have a vest or tag identifying him as a therapy animal?"
"Is the animal certified as a therapy pet?"
"What task has the animal been trained to perform?"

21. What phase of emergency management includes exercises and drills?

Mitigation.
Preparedness.
Recovery.
Response.

22. Which section of the Incident Command System (ICS) is responsible for the appropriate documentation of time, expenses, and claims?

Finance/Administration.
Logistics.
Operations.
Planning.

23. Which is a Medical Countermeasure (MCM)?

Covering mouth when coughing.
Hand Hygiene.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Social distancing.

24. What reference must be accessible at every workplace for each hazardous substance?

Emergency Response Guide.
Hazard Diamond Graphic.
Package Insert.
Safety Data Sheet.

25. The author of an After Action Report (AAR):

ensures the document is sealed for privacy reasons.
identifies specific individuals at fault for negative outcomes.
includes hotwash notes and participant feedback.
writes exempt if the emergency plan was executed flawlessly.

Sample Test Questions

National Healthcare Disaster Exam Sample Questions

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