Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
The nurse is developing disaster plans for a community. Which situation is an example of a high-intensity and small-scope disaster?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
A tornado that destroys 25 houses and uproots an interstate for 0.5 miles is an example of a high-intensity, small-scope disaster. The disaster is high-intensity due to the destructive nature of a tornado, but the scope is relatively small, affecting only a limited number of houses and a small section of an interstate.