Chapter 1 Flashcards
According to
Disaster is any occurence on a scale, sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
World Health Organization
According to
Disaster is an occurence creating human suffering and needs
American Red Cross
According to
Disaster is a serious destruction of functioning
United Nations
What memorandum is created on March 4, 1998 wherein specific criteria are set to determine an event being a disaster and who created the memorandum?
Memorandum Order No. 4 (National Disaster Coordinating Council)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when at least 30% of the population are affected
False (20%)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when at least 20% of the means of livelihood are destroyed
False (40%)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when major roads and bridges are destroyed and impassable for at least 2 weeks
False (1 week)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when there is a widespread destruction of fish ponds, crops, poultry and livestock, and other agricultural products
True
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, epidemic is not considered as a disaster
False (considered)
What are the classifications of natural disaster
Biological, Geophysical, Hydrological, Meteorological. and Climatological
Is climate change considered natural or man made?
Natural
Are bonfires causing wildfire is a natural disaster (climatological)?
False
It is a type of man-made disaster caused by human error
Technological
Industrial Man Made Disaster are caused by (4)
Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical
War and terrorism are classified under what category of man-made disaster?
Warfare
The role of disaster nurse in this phase is to assist in preparing shelters and emergency aid stations, and establishing contact with other emergency service group
Pre-Impact
It is established and put in operation as a center of communication for health needs
Emergency Operation Center
The role of the nurse in this phase is health promotion especially to vulnerable members and provide psychological support
Impact Phase
Under 4 Stages of Emotional Response
Victims deny the magnitude of the problem (may appear unconcerned)
Denial
Under 4 Stages of Emotional Response
Victim is aware of the problem, but regards it as overwhelming & unbearable
Strong Emotional Response
Under 4 Stages of Emotional Response
Victims began to accept the problem and focuses on how to solve them
Acceptance
Under 4 Stages of Emotional Response
Victims feel they are back to normal
Recovery
When did Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) landed?
November 8, 2013
It is the adaptation of professional nursing KSA in recognizing and meeting the nursing, health, and emotional needs of diaster victim wherein the approach is holistic
Disaster Nursing