Factors Influencing Settlements in High-Risk Areas Quiz

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What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive disaster plan?

To prioritize patient transport to the closest hospital

To account for a sudden influx of patients (correct)

To facilitate family reunification after a disaster

To ensure effective communication between hospitals

What is a major challenge in patient evacuation and tracking?

Effective triage of patients

Difficulty in distributing patients to several hospitals

Coordinating with the county health department

Lack of interoperable registration systems (correct)

What are the three basic medical functions of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system?

Triage, treatment, and transport

Registration, tracking, and family reunification

Diagnosis, treatment, and discharge

Evacuation, stabilization, and redistribution (correct)

What is the purpose of the disaster plans in terms of information management?

To facilitate data sharing and portability of individual health records Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a component of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system?

Disaster response teams Signup and view all the answers

What is a major challenge to meaningful recovery initiatives after a disaster?

Family reunification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system?

To receive emergency requests for assistance and transport patients to Emergency Departments (EDs) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS)?

To abstract caller information through a question-driven protocol and direct appropriate resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of hospital Emergency Departments (EDs)?

To receive and evaluate undifferentiated, unscheduled patients and provide initial management of disease Signup and view all the answers

What are the two levels of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers mentioned in the text?

Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered an alternative source of emergency care mentioned in the text?

Trauma centers Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of satellite Emergency Departments (EDs)?

To serve as pre-existing healthcare facilities that can be activated in the event of a disaster to provide emergency care Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that leads to increased mortality and morbidity during heat waves?

Sustained high daytime and nighttime temperatures Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal prevention strategy against heat-related illness and death?

Consuming alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary way that heat kills, according to the text?

By overwhelming the body's ability to regulate temperature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups is specifically mentioned in the text as being at high risk for heat-related illnesses and deaths?

Individuals with preexisting medical conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of healthcare providers in preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths, according to the text?

Disseminating community prevention messages to high-risk individuals Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a 'paralytic' disaster?

A disaster that eliminates the EHS's ability to respond to any call for services Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinction between a disaster and a catastrophe?

A catastrophe overwhelms and isolates the community and hospital for 3 or more days Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered a critical resource for the EHS system in responding to a mass casualty incident (MCI)?

Local law enforcement agencies Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical destination for EMS during a mass casualty incident?

Emergency departments (EDs) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true regarding the first wave of patients during a mass casualty incident?

Some patients will present directly to EDs, while others will be cared for by EMS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consideration for disaster planners when preparing for a mass casualty incident?

The need for additional emergency medical services (EMS) personnel Signup and view all the answers

What event caused severe flooding in Northern Samar Province, Tacloban, and Ormoc cities in December 2017?

Tropical Storm Kai Signup and view all the answers

Where did the 6.5 magnitude earthquake strike in July 2017?

Leyte Signup and view all the answers

Which province declared a state of calamity after experiencing significant damage from Tropical Storm Kai in December 2017?

Northern Samar Signup and view all the answers

How many aftershocks had occurred by July 19 following the earthquake in July 2017?

Nearly 1,000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the financial impact on national roads due to Tropical Storm Kai in December 2017?

$1 million Signup and view all the answers