Which of the Following Are the Responsibilities of the Centers

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the responsibilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in relation to disasters? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Contacting family members with up-to-date information regarding victims and their condition
• B) Coordinating local services to prevent duplication and fragmentation
• C) Delivering first aid and arranging for prescription medications that were lost to be replaced
• D) Detecting disease outbreaks, their cause, and risk factors, and implementing interventions for control
• E) Ensuring that drinking water, food, shelter, and medical care are available to victims
• F) Setting up safe and comfortable disaster shelters (emergency housing) for families

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Definitions:

Hypomania

State in which an individual shows mild symptoms of mania.

Hypermania

A severe form of mania characterized by excessive energy, euphoria, grandiosity, and a decreased need for sleep.

Psychomotor Retardation

A slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an individual, often observed in major depressive disorder.

Cyclothymic Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by periods of hypomanic symptoms as well as periods of depressive symptoms that are not severe enough to qualify as major depressive episodes.