What Group or Organization Defined the Term Disaster as "A

question 19

Multiple Choice

What group or organization defined the term disaster as "a threatening or occurring event," either natural or man-made,"that causes human suffering and creates human needs that victims cannot alleviate without assistance"?

• A)American Red Cross
• B)Department of Health and Human Services
• C)National Office of Disaster Control
• D)Department of Homeland Security

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Definitions:

Respiratory Therapist

A healthcare professional specializing in treating patients with respiratory disorders.

Emphysema

A long-term, progressive lung disease that causes shortness of breath due to over-inflation of the alveoli.

Bronchitis

An inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs, often resulting in coughing and difficulty breathing.

Phlebotomist

A healthcare professional specialized in drawing blood from patients for medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research.