Disaster Nursing Midterms
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Rationales
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,MITIGATION/PREPAREDNESS/RESPONSE/RECOVERY Recovery
3 multiple choice options
-Debris removal
-Precise damage assessment
-Infrastructure destruction and reconstruction
-Restore the livelihoods
-Community development
Why is the Philippines vulnerable to almost all types of Because of its geographical location (occupies the western segment of 'Pacific Ring
natural hazards? of Fire')
Refers to the most active part of the Earth that is Pacific Ring of Fire
characterized by an ocean encircling belt of active
volcanoes & earthquake generators
The Philippines is ranked ___ among the most disaster- 3rd
prone country in the world
What is the most disaster-prone country? Vanuatu
What is the first step to be taken by every nurse in disaster Understand the basic concepts of disaster and disaster risk towards disaster
preparedness, response, and recovery? readiness and risk reduction
"Disaster" came from the Greek words ____ + ____ dus (bad) + aster (star)
Disaster: English Disastro
___________: Italian Disastre
___________: French
According to WHO, this refers to any occurrence that Disaster
causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life,
deterioration of health & health services on a scale,
sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from
outside the affected community or area
T/F: Disaster is a man-made occurrence that causes False. either natural or man-made
human suffering and creates human needs that victim
cannot alleviate without assistance (American Red Cross)
Disaster is a serious destruction of the functioning of a human, material, economic, or environmental
community. It involves widespread _____, ______,
________, or ________ impacts which exceed the ability
of the community or society to cope using its own
resources (United Nations)
What are the 6 features of a disaster? 1. Unpredictability
2. Unfamiliarity
3. Speed
4. Urgency
5. Uncertainty
6. Threat
,When does an event become a disaster? 1. At least 20% of the population are affected and in need of emergency assistance.
2. At least 40% of livelihood are destroyed
3. Major roads and bridges are destroyed & impassable for at least a week
4. Widespread destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry, livestock, and other
agricultural products
5. Epidemics
Refers to having the condition determined by social, Vulnerability
physical, economic, and environmental factors or
processes which increase the susceptibility of a community
to the impacts of hazards
Refers to any phenomenon that has the potential to cause Hazard
disruption or damage to people and their environment.
Hazard is a natural event while _______ is its disaster
consequence
T/F: · Hazard is perceived as a man-made event which False. natural event
threatens both life and property
Refers to the ability of people, organizations, and systems Coping capacity
using available skills and resources, to deal with and
manage conditions such as hazards, emergencies, and
disasters.
Refers to the product of the possible damage caused by a Disaster risk
hazard due to vulnerability within a community
Disaster risk is the combination of probability of an event to happen and its negative consequences
______________________ and its
___________________
Disaster risk consists of 3 factors which are: 1. Hazard
2. Vulnerability to the hazard
3. Coping capacity
This is viewed as concept and practice of reducing disaster Disaster Risk Reduction
risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the
causal factors of different disasters
What is the aim of Disaster Risk Reduction? To reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquake, droughts,
cyclones through preventive measures
T/F: Disaster Risk Reduction focuses on the preparedness False. mitigation and preparedness aspects
and response aspects of the disaster management
It is designed to protect livelihoods & the assets of Disaster Risk Reduction
communities and individuals by mitigation, preparedness
and advocacy (EU,2005)
, Which of the following is not a part of DRR? -decreasing coping capacity
-reducing exposure to hazards
-decreasing coping capacity
-lessening vulnerability of people and property
-wise management of land & environment
-improving preparedness for adverse events
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Forces of nature - Acts of God
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Caused by human-made systems
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Humans have limited control
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Systems not designed to fail
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Have occurred throughout the history of humankind
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Humans had control
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Point of blame
What are the 5 Common Disasters in the Philippines? 1. Typhoon
2. Earthquake
3. Fire
4. Volcanic eruption
5. Drought
What are the types of natural hazards? 1. Geophysical
2. Meteorological
3. Hydrological
4. Climatological
5. Biological
Refers to a natural hazard originating from solid earth Geophysical
Examples:
-Earthquake
-Volcano
-Dry mass movement: rock fall, landslide, avalanche,
subsidence
Refers to vertical movement of the earth's surface caused Subsidence
by both natural and human activities, which makes the
ground sink or make the ground collapse suddenly
2026 | Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Comprehensive Exam
Review | Complete Ethics
Study Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,MITIGATION/PREPAREDNESS/RESPONSE/RECOVERY Recovery
3 multiple choice options
-Debris removal
-Precise damage assessment
-Infrastructure destruction and reconstruction
-Restore the livelihoods
-Community development
Why is the Philippines vulnerable to almost all types of Because of its geographical location (occupies the western segment of 'Pacific Ring
natural hazards? of Fire')
Refers to the most active part of the Earth that is Pacific Ring of Fire
characterized by an ocean encircling belt of active
volcanoes & earthquake generators
The Philippines is ranked ___ among the most disaster- 3rd
prone country in the world
What is the most disaster-prone country? Vanuatu
What is the first step to be taken by every nurse in disaster Understand the basic concepts of disaster and disaster risk towards disaster
preparedness, response, and recovery? readiness and risk reduction
"Disaster" came from the Greek words ____ + ____ dus (bad) + aster (star)
Disaster: English Disastro
___________: Italian Disastre
___________: French
According to WHO, this refers to any occurrence that Disaster
causes damage, ecological disruption, loss of human life,
deterioration of health & health services on a scale,
sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from
outside the affected community or area
T/F: Disaster is a man-made occurrence that causes False. either natural or man-made
human suffering and creates human needs that victim
cannot alleviate without assistance (American Red Cross)
Disaster is a serious destruction of the functioning of a human, material, economic, or environmental
community. It involves widespread _____, ______,
________, or ________ impacts which exceed the ability
of the community or society to cope using its own
resources (United Nations)
What are the 6 features of a disaster? 1. Unpredictability
2. Unfamiliarity
3. Speed
4. Urgency
5. Uncertainty
6. Threat
,When does an event become a disaster? 1. At least 20% of the population are affected and in need of emergency assistance.
2. At least 40% of livelihood are destroyed
3. Major roads and bridges are destroyed & impassable for at least a week
4. Widespread destruction of fishponds, crops, poultry, livestock, and other
agricultural products
5. Epidemics
Refers to having the condition determined by social, Vulnerability
physical, economic, and environmental factors or
processes which increase the susceptibility of a community
to the impacts of hazards
Refers to any phenomenon that has the potential to cause Hazard
disruption or damage to people and their environment.
Hazard is a natural event while _______ is its disaster
consequence
T/F: · Hazard is perceived as a man-made event which False. natural event
threatens both life and property
Refers to the ability of people, organizations, and systems Coping capacity
using available skills and resources, to deal with and
manage conditions such as hazards, emergencies, and
disasters.
Refers to the product of the possible damage caused by a Disaster risk
hazard due to vulnerability within a community
Disaster risk is the combination of probability of an event to happen and its negative consequences
______________________ and its
___________________
Disaster risk consists of 3 factors which are: 1. Hazard
2. Vulnerability to the hazard
3. Coping capacity
This is viewed as concept and practice of reducing disaster Disaster Risk Reduction
risks through systematic efforts to analyze and manage the
causal factors of different disasters
What is the aim of Disaster Risk Reduction? To reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquake, droughts,
cyclones through preventive measures
T/F: Disaster Risk Reduction focuses on the preparedness False. mitigation and preparedness aspects
and response aspects of the disaster management
It is designed to protect livelihoods & the assets of Disaster Risk Reduction
communities and individuals by mitigation, preparedness
and advocacy (EU,2005)
, Which of the following is not a part of DRR? -decreasing coping capacity
-reducing exposure to hazards
-decreasing coping capacity
-lessening vulnerability of people and property
-wise management of land & environment
-improving preparedness for adverse events
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Forces of nature - Acts of God
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Caused by human-made systems
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Humans have limited control
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Systems not designed to fail
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD NATURAL
Have occurred throughout the history of humankind
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Humans had control
NATURAL or TECHNOLOGICAL HAZARD TECHNOLOGICAL
Point of blame
What are the 5 Common Disasters in the Philippines? 1. Typhoon
2. Earthquake
3. Fire
4. Volcanic eruption
5. Drought
What are the types of natural hazards? 1. Geophysical
2. Meteorological
3. Hydrological
4. Climatological
5. Biological
Refers to a natural hazard originating from solid earth Geophysical
Examples:
-Earthquake
-Volcano
-Dry mass movement: rock fall, landslide, avalanche,
subsidence
Refers to vertical movement of the earth's surface caused Subsidence
by both natural and human activities, which makes the
ground sink or make the ground collapse suddenly
