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What is the primary purpose of a comprehensive disaster plan?
To account for a sudden influx of patients
What is a major challenge in patient evacuation and tracking?
Lack of interoperable registration systems
What are the three basic medical functions of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system?
Evacuation, stabilization, and redistribution
What is the purpose of the disaster plans in terms of information management?
To facilitate data sharing and portability of individual health records
Which of the following is not considered a component of the Emergency Health Services (EHS) system?
Disaster response teams
What is a major challenge to meaningful recovery initiatives after a disaster?
Family reunification
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)
What is the function of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS)?
To abstract caller information through a question-driven protocol and direct appropriate resources
What is the primary role of hospital Emergency Departments (EDs)?
To receive and evaluate undifferentiated, unscheduled patients and provide initial management of disease
What are the two levels of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers mentioned in the text?
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS)
Which of the following is NOT considered an alternative source of emergency care mentioned in the text?
Trauma centers
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
What is the primary factor that leads to increased mortality and morbidity during heat waves?
Sustained high daytime and nighttime temperatures
Which of the following is NOT a recommended personal prevention strategy against heat-related illness and death?
Consuming alcoholic beverages to stay hydrated
What is the primary way that heat kills, according to the text?
By overwhelming the body's ability to regulate temperature
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
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
Which of the following is considered a 'paralytic' disaster?
A disaster that eliminates the EHS's ability to respond to any call for services
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
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
What is the typical destination for EMS during a mass casualty incident?
Emergency departments (EDs)
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
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
What event caused severe flooding in Northern Samar Province, Tacloban, and Ormoc cities in December 2017?
Tropical Storm Kai
Where did the 6.5 magnitude earthquake strike in July 2017?
Leyte
Which province declared a state of calamity after experiencing significant damage from Tropical Storm Kai in December 2017?
Northern Samar
How many aftershocks had occurred by July 19 following the earthquake in July 2017?
Nearly 1,000
What was the financial impact on national roads due to Tropical Storm Kai in December 2017?
$1 million
Test your knowledge on the factors influencing the establishment of human settlements in high-risk areas, as well as the underlying reasons that encourage population growth in these regions. Explore the impact of natural disasters, such as heat waves, on human populations within these vulnerable communities.
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