NUR 113: DISASTER NURSING SAS 2
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)? - ANS A systematic process of
using administrative decisions, organization, and operational skills to implement strategies and
policies that lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disasters.
What are the two assumptions of disaster risk mentioned in the notes? - ANS 1. Disaster risk
is endemic. 2. It is within the power of the state to reduce disaster risk.
What is the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)? - ANS A
working group of various government, non-government, civil sector, and private sector
organizations established by Republic Act 10121 of 2010.
How many levels of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils exist in the Philippines?
- ANS There are five levels: National, Regional, Provincial, City, and Municipal.
What is the total number of Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees? -
ANS 42,026.
What is the purpose of the National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP)? - ANS It is the
Government of the Philippines' multi-hazard response plan that addresses all aspects or phases
of emergencies, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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, What does the NDRP emphasize about government agencies and local government units? -
ANS All government agencies have their own Disaster Preparedness Plans, and all Local
Government Units have prepared Contingency Plans for terrorism-related incidents.
What is the role of the Cluster Approach System in disaster response? - ANS It has been
cascaded to all levels of government, both national and local, to enhance response operations.
What are the four thematic areas of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Plan (NDRRMP)? - ANS Thematic areas include prevention/mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery.
What is the expected outcome of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
(NDRRMP)? - ANS To achieve the country's overall DRRM vision through specific outcomes,
outputs, key activities, indicators, lead agencies, implementing partners, and timelines.
What is the Incident Management System in the context of DRRM? - ANS A system that
includes various command structures such as Incident Command Post, Emergency Operations
Center, and Emergency Coordination Center.
What is the significance of the Health Emergency Management (HEM) in disaster response? -
ANS HEM develops the incident command system integrating health components to enhance
disaster response.
What should nursing students be able to describe after completing the lesson on DRRM? -
ANS They should be able to describe DRRM and familiarize themselves with the goals of
NDDRM.
What is the relationship between the Incident Command Post and the Health Sector? -
ANS The Incident Command Post is part of the command structures applicable to the Health
Sector during disaster response.
What is the purpose of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans (LDRRMPs)? -
ANS To implement disaster risk reduction strategies at the local government level.
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EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
What is Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM)? - ANS A systematic process of
using administrative decisions, organization, and operational skills to implement strategies and
policies that lessen the adverse impacts of hazards and the possibility of disasters.
What are the two assumptions of disaster risk mentioned in the notes? - ANS 1. Disaster risk
is endemic. 2. It is within the power of the state to reduce disaster risk.
What is the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)? - ANS A
working group of various government, non-government, civil sector, and private sector
organizations established by Republic Act 10121 of 2010.
How many levels of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils exist in the Philippines?
- ANS There are five levels: National, Regional, Provincial, City, and Municipal.
What is the total number of Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Committees? -
ANS 42,026.
What is the purpose of the National Disaster Response Plan (NDRP)? - ANS It is the
Government of the Philippines' multi-hazard response plan that addresses all aspects or phases
of emergencies, including mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
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, What does the NDRP emphasize about government agencies and local government units? -
ANS All government agencies have their own Disaster Preparedness Plans, and all Local
Government Units have prepared Contingency Plans for terrorism-related incidents.
What is the role of the Cluster Approach System in disaster response? - ANS It has been
cascaded to all levels of government, both national and local, to enhance response operations.
What are the four thematic areas of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Plan (NDRRMP)? - ANS Thematic areas include prevention/mitigation, preparedness,
response, and recovery.
What is the expected outcome of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan
(NDRRMP)? - ANS To achieve the country's overall DRRM vision through specific outcomes,
outputs, key activities, indicators, lead agencies, implementing partners, and timelines.
What is the Incident Management System in the context of DRRM? - ANS A system that
includes various command structures such as Incident Command Post, Emergency Operations
Center, and Emergency Coordination Center.
What is the significance of the Health Emergency Management (HEM) in disaster response? -
ANS HEM develops the incident command system integrating health components to enhance
disaster response.
What should nursing students be able to describe after completing the lesson on DRRM? -
ANS They should be able to describe DRRM and familiarize themselves with the goals of
NDDRM.
What is the relationship between the Incident Command Post and the Health Sector? -
ANS The Incident Command Post is part of the command structures applicable to the Health
Sector during disaster response.
What is the purpose of the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plans (LDRRMPs)? -
ANS To implement disaster risk reduction strategies at the local government level.
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