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Question 1

how many islands are there in the philippines?

Answer 1

7100

Question 2

reason why the Philippines are exposed to hazards and disasters

Answer 2

geographic location

Question 3

two reasons why the Philippines is disaster prone

Answer 3

pacific ring of fire
pacific typhoon belt

Question 4

how many active volcanoes are there in the philippines

Answer 4

22

Question 5

how many volcanoes are there in the philippines

Answer 5

220

Question 6

what is the 2nd largest volcano eruption of the century

Answer 6

june 1991 mt. pinatubo eruption

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2 major damaging earthquakes in recent years

Answer 7

1976 mindanao earthquake
1990 luzon earthquake

Question 8

average typhoons a year in the philippines

Answer 8

20

Question 9

increasing global temperatures and rising sea levels further leads to worsening occurrences and impacts of disasters

Answer 9

climate change

Question 10

most devastating typhoon in 2009

Answer 10

ondoy

Question 11

most devastating typhoon in 2013

Answer 11

yolanda

Question 12

how many toxic outbreaks have been there in the philippines?

Answer 12

42

Question 13

also referred to as the December 30 bombings, were a series of bombings that occurred around Metro Manila.

Answer 13

rizal day bombing

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also referred to as ultra stampede

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philsports stadium stampede

Question 15

A sudden, unexpected event
requiring immediate action due to a potential threat to health, life, property or environment

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emergency

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The care given to patients with urgent and critical needs

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emergency management

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a nursing specialty in which nurses care for patients in the emergency or critical phase of
their illness or injury.

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emergency nursing

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a nurse specialized in rapid assessment and treatment when every second counts, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma

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emergency nurse

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these are the people who arrive first on the scene of an incident & take action to save lives, protect property, & meet basic human need

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first responder

Question 20

a highly organized sector of the health care system that has a significant impact on the health of the public both through routine crisis management functions & their contribution during disasters

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emergency medical services

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any destructive events that seriously disrupt the normal functioning of a community involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources

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disaster

Question 22

described as a result of the combination of exposure to hazard; the conditions of vulnerability that are present; and insufficient capacity

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disaster

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ecologic disruptions or emergencies of varying severity and magnitude; cannot be managed by routine procedures

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disaster

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a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruptions, or environmental degradation

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hazard

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where did the word disaster originated from?

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greek words

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italian word of disaster

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disastro

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french word of disaster

Answer 27

disastre

Question 28

what greek words did the word disaster originated?

Answer 28

dus - bad aster - star

Question 29

main features of disaster

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unpredictability unfamiliarity urgency uncertainty speed threat

Question 30

health related effect of disaster that exceeds capacity of local health care system

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premature deaths, illness, injuries

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health related effect of disaster that disables the health care unit to respond to emergencies

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destruction of local health care infrastructure

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health related effect of disaster that increases the risks of communicable diseases and environmental hazards

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environmental imbalances

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health related effect of disaster that disrupts the adaptation and normal coping

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affects psychological, emotional, social well-being of the population

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health related effect of disaster that causes severe nutritional deficiencies

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shortage of food and water

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health related effect of disaster that concerns the health consequences of crowded living condition

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large population movement/refugee

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Result of an ecological disruption or threat that exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected community

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natural disaster

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Principal direct causes are identifiable deliberate human actions or otherwise

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man-made disasters

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Also known as NA-TECH. A natural disaster or phenomena that may triggers a secondary disaster

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combination/synergistic disaster

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5 common disaster in the philippines

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typhoon earthquake volcanic eruption fire drought

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a man-made disaster where suffering and devastation is caused by war, civil strife, and other political conflicts

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complex emergencies

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a man-made disaster where there is direct and adverse effect of major industrial accidents, unplanned release of nuclear energy, fires or explosions from hazardous materials

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technologic disasters

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a man-made disaster where it is a result of combination of forces like drought, epidemics, and political unrest.

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disasters that occur in human settlements

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disasters that are short durations but with a sudden impact

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rapid-onset events

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disasters such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions

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sudden impact

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Events that have a rapid onset and short duration, causing immediate and intense impact. Examples include earthquakes and tsunamis.

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acute/short-term disasters

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Events that persist over an extended period, often with a gradual onset. Examples include prolonged droughts, ongoing conflict situations, and persistent public health issues.

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chronic/long-term disasters

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events that originate within a specific geographic area or jurisdiction and affect the residents and resources of that particular region.

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internal disasters

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events that originate outside a specific geographic area or jurisdiction but impact the affected region, often crossing borders.

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external disasters

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initial phase of disaster prior to the actual occurrence

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pre-impact phase

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occurs when the disaster actually happens

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impact phase

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recovery begins during the emergency phase and ends with return of normal community order and functioning

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post-impact phase

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time of pre-impact phase

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0

Question 53

time of impact phase

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0-72 hrs

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time of post-impact phase

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greater than 72 hrs

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planning/preparedness/prevention/warning

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pre-impact phase

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response/emergency management/mitigation

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impact phase

Question 57

recovery/rehabilitation/reconstruction/evaluation

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post-impact phase

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victims may deny the magnitude of the problem or have not fully registered

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denial

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the person is aware of the problem but regard it as overwhelming and unbearable

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strong emotional response

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the victim begins to accept the problems caused by the disaster and makes a concentrated effect to solve them

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acceptance

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represent a recovery from the crisis reaction; victims feel that they are back to normal. a sense of well-being is restored. victims develop the realistic memory of the experience

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recovery