Which of the Following Disasters Would Implement Disaster Medical Assistance

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disasters would implement disaster medical assistance teams (DMATs) ?

• A) Disaster that covers a broad geographic area
• B) Disaster that is beyond the coping capabilities of the affected state
• C) Disaster that may result in substantial health and medical problems
• D) Disaster that may cause a large number of deaths and/or injuries

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

A sociological theory that views society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability, focusing on social structures and their functions.

Large-scale Social Structures

The overarching frameworks and institutions that shape societies, including economies, political systems, and social norms, influencing individual and group interaction.

Institutions

Established organizations or foundational systems within a society that dictate and regulate patterns of behavior or norms, such as legal or educational systems.

Actors

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