1. Disaster and emergency care primarily aims to:
(A) Increase hospital admissions
(B) Delay treatment
(C) Save lives and reduce complications
(D) Perform surgery only
2. Which of the following is a natural disaster?
(A) Earthquake
(B) Flood
(C) Cyclone
(D) All of the above
3. Which of the following is a man-made disaster?
(A) Chemical spill
(B) All of the above
(C) Nuclear accident
(D) Industrial explosion
4. The first priority during an emergency is to:
(A) Complete paperwork
(B) Preserve life
(C) Clean the area
(D) Collect patient information
5. Which phase of disaster management involves immediate action after a disaster?
(A) Recovery
(B) Response
(C) Mitigation
(D) Preparedness
6. Triage is the process of:
(A) Prescribing medicines
(B) Prioritizing patients based on injury severity
(C) Conducting laboratory tests
(D) Performing surgery
7. Which triage color indicates immediate treatment?
(A) Green
(B) Red
(C) Yellow
(D) Black
8. Which triage color is assigned to patients with minor injuries?
(A) Yellow
(B) Red
(C) Green
(D) Black
9. Which triage color represents deceased or expectant patients?
(A) Red
(B) Green
(C) Yellow
(D) Black
10. Which emergency number is commonly used in many countries?
(A) 111
(B) 555
(C) 911
(D) 123
11. What does CPR stand for?
(A) Clinical Patient Rescue
(B) Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
(C) Cardiac Pressure Recovery
(D) Cardiac Pulse Restoration
12. Which device is used to restore a normal heart rhythm during cardiac arrest?
(A) Thermometer
(B) AED
(C) Stethoscope
(D) Nebulizer
13. AED stands for:
(A) Advanced Emergency Device
(B) Automated External Defibrillator
(C) Automatic Emergency Detector
(D) Assisted Electrical Device
14. Which member of the healthcare team often performs triage?
(A) Engineer
(B) Accountant
(C) Nurse
(D) Pharmacist
15. The first step before providing emergency care is to:
(A) Ensure scene safety
(B) Give medication
(C) Move the patient immediately
(D) Ask for payment
16. Which of the following should be included in an emergency kit?
(A) All of the above
(B) Drinking water
(C) Flashlight
(D) First aid supplies
17. Which type of bleeding is considered the most dangerous?
(A) Capillary bleeding
(B) Venous bleeding
(C) Arterial bleeding
(D) Nosebleed
18. The best initial method to control severe bleeding is:
(A) Elevate the head
(B) Massage the wound
(C) Wash with hot water
(D) Apply direct pressure
19. During an earthquake, the safest action is to:
(A) Drop, Cover, and Hold On
(B) Stand near windows
(C) Use the elevator
(D) Run outside immediately
20. During a flood, people should:
(A) Move to higher ground
(B) Drive through floodwater
(C) Stay in low-lying areas
(D) Swim across floodwater
21. Which disaster is caused by prolonged lack of rainfall?
(A) Drought
(B) Tsunami
(C) Cyclone
(D) Tornado
22. Which disaster may result from an undersea earthquake?
(A) Landslide
(B) Flood
(C) Tsunami
(D) Avalanche
23. Which of the following is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)?
(A) All of the above
(B) Face mask
(C) Protective gown
(D) Gloves
24. Which emergency service is responsible for firefighting?
(A) Ambulance
(B) Police
(C) Fire Department
(D) Hospital
25. Which emergency service maintains law and order?
(A) Rescue Team
(B) Ambulance
(C) Fire Department
(D) Police
26. Which organization is widely known for humanitarian disaster relief?
(A) UNESCO
(B) World Bank
(C) Red Cross
(D) IMF
27. Which emergency condition requires immediate CPR?
(A) Fever
(B) Toothache
(C) Cardiac arrest
(D) Common cold
28. Which of the following is a sign of shock?
(A) Pale skin
(B) Rapid pulse
(C) Cold, clammy skin
(D) All of the above
29. Which emergency care measure helps an unconscious but breathing patient?
(A) Sitting upright
(B) Recovery position
(C) Standing
(D) Walking
30. Which phase of disaster management focuses on rebuilding communities?
(A) Preparedness
(B) Response
(C) Recovery
(D) Mitigation
31. Disaster preparedness includes:
(A) All of the above
(B) Staff training
(C) Public awareness
(D) Emergency drills
32. Which communication tool is useful during disasters?
(A) Scanner
(B) Television only
(C) Printer
(D) Battery-powered radio
33. Which disaster management phase focuses on reducing future disaster risks?
(A) Recovery
(B) Mitigation
(C) Relief
(D) Response
34. Which action should be avoided during a fire emergency?
(A) Calling emergency services
(B) Using stairs
(C) Using elevators
(D) Staying low under smoke
35. Which of the following is an example of a biological disaster?
(A) Earthquake
(B) Pandemic
(C) Flood
(D) Tornado
36. Which type of emergency may require isolation procedures?
(A) Toothache
(B) Bone fracture
(C) Infectious disease outbreak
(D) Sprained ankle
37. Which healthcare professional specializes in emergency patient care?
(A) Architect
(B) Accountant
(C) Engineer
(D) Emergency Nurse
38. The primary purpose of triage is to:
(A) Delay treatment
(B) Complete patient records
(C) Save the greatest number of lives
(D) Reduce hospital costs
39. Which type of burn requires immediate emergency medical care?
(A) Minor skin redness
(B) First-degree burn
(C) Mild sunburn
(D) Third-degree burn
40. Which condition is most likely to require spinal immobilization?
(A) Common cold
(B) Toothache
(C) Ear infection
(D) Suspected spinal injury
41. Which disaster often produces strong rotating winds?
(A) Earthquake
(B) Flood
(C) Drought
(D) Tornado
42. Which emergency supply is most important for hydration?
(A) Bottled water
(B) Soft drinks
(C) Coffee
(D) Juice only
43. Which group is considered highly vulnerable during disasters?
(A) Children
(B) Elderly people
(C) Persons with disabilities
(D) All of the above
44. Which nursing action is essential during emergency care?
(A) Waiting for paperwork
(B) Delaying treatment
(C) Ignoring vital signs
(D) Rapid patient assessment
45. Which principle is most important during disaster response?
(A) Coordination among agencies
(B) Working independently
(C) Ignoring communication
(D) Delaying rescue
46. Which of the following helps reduce panic during emergencies?
(A) Rumors
(B) Clear communication
(C) Conflicting instructions
(D) Ignoring the public
47. During chemical exposure, the first priority is to:
(A) Massage the affected area
(B) Give food immediately
(C) Remove the person from the contaminated area safely
(D) Ignore symptoms
48. Which disaster management activity identifies possible hazards and their effects?
(A) Risk assessment
(B) Vaccination
(C) Surgery
(D) Rehabilitation
49. Which of the following is the responsibility of every individual during an emergency?
(A) Ignore evacuation orders
(B) Spread rumors
(C) Stay calm and follow official instructions
(D) Panic
50. The ultimate goal of disaster and emergency care is to:
(A) Delay emergency response
(B) Eliminate all disasters
(C) Keep patients hospitalized permanently
(D) Save lives, reduce suffering, and restore normal functioning