Author Question: As the flood receded from the town, the Disaster Action Team (DAT) met for debriefing. Why is this ... (Read 78 times)

karateprodigy · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

As the flood receded from the town, the Disaster Action Team (DAT) met for debriefing. Why is this debriefing important for the whole community as well as for the disaster team members?

A. The DAT is too tired to keep working and needs to sit and rest a while.
B. The DAT has insights that can help modify disaster plans to be used in the future.
C. The DAT has to give details of their names and addresses, so formal appreciation for their efforts can be sent.
D. The DAT needs some time to just socialize.

Question 2

After a severe tornado hit the center of town, the American Red Cross set up an emergency shelter. The Emergency Operations Center was established. What would

a nurse member of the Disaster Action Team probably be asked to do? Select all that apply.

A. Debrief all the professionals assisting at the shelter.
B. Establish a personal family disaster response plan.
C. Appear on the local radio and TV stations to exhort citizens to stay calm, because help is on the way.
D. Ride in a helicopter and assess the amount of damage done to the community.
E. Meet everyone who comes to the shelter, assign them a space, and give them emotional support.
F. Triage injured people, set up morgue facilities, and help with immediate first aid.