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The Philippines is composed of more than ______ islands.
The Philippines is composed of more than ______ islands.
7,100
The WorldRiskIndex 2022 assesses disaster risk for ______ countries.
The WorldRiskIndex 2022 assesses disaster risk for ______ countries.
193
The Philippines has ______ active volcanoes.
The Philippines has ______ active volcanoes.
22
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was the ______ largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
The eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991 was the ______ largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
The 1976 Mindanao earthquake killed around ______ people.
The 1976 Mindanao earthquake killed around ______ people.
The 1990 Luzon earthquake affected over ______ people.
The 1990 Luzon earthquake affected over ______ people.
The 1976 earthquake and tsunami generated a tsunami as high as ______ feet.
The 1976 earthquake and tsunami generated a tsunami as high as ______ feet.
The Philippines is situated on the ______ of Fire.
The Philippines is situated on the ______ of Fire.
The ______ red tide outbreak occurred in Manila Bay in 1992.
The ______ red tide outbreak occurred in Manila Bay in 1992.
The MV Princess of the Stars sent a distress signal on June ______, 2008.
The MV Princess of the Stars sent a distress signal on June ______, 2008.
The December 30 bombings are also known as the ______ bombings.
The December 30 bombings are also known as the ______ bombings.
The Wowowee stampede occurred at the ______ Stadium in Pasig City.
The Wowowee stampede occurred at the ______ Stadium in Pasig City.
The ______ of MV Princess of the Stars occurred near Sibuyan Island.
The ______ of MV Princess of the Stars occurred near Sibuyan Island.
A total of ______ toxic red tide outbreaks occurred from 1983 to 2001.
A total of ______ toxic red tide outbreaks occurred from 1983 to 2001.
The MV Princess of the Stars was a ______ ferry.
The MV Princess of the Stars was a ______ ferry.
The stampede is also known as the ULTRA stampede.
The stampede is also known as the ULTRA stampede.
The term DISASTER evolved from Italian DISASTRO to French DISASTRE and then to ______.
The term DISASTER evolved from Italian DISASTRO to French DISASTRE and then to ______.
DISASTERS often involve human, material, monetary, and ecological ______.
DISASTERS often involve human, material, monetary, and ecological ______.
A disaster is characterized by being a sudden, devastating, and unexpected ______.
A disaster is characterized by being a sudden, devastating, and unexpected ______.
Recovery from a disaster can take months or ______.
Recovery from a disaster can take months or ______.
A key feature of disasters includes ______, which emphasizes the need for urgent response.
A key feature of disasters includes ______, which emphasizes the need for urgent response.
Rapid-onset events are characterized by their ______ durations but have a sudden impact.
Rapid-onset events are characterized by their ______ durations but have a sudden impact.
Examples of acute or short-term disasters include ______ and tsunamis.
Examples of acute or short-term disasters include ______ and tsunamis.
Chronic or long-term disasters persist over an extended period, often with a gradual ______.
Chronic or long-term disasters persist over an extended period, often with a gradual ______.
______ disasters originate within a specific geographic area or jurisdiction.
______ disasters originate within a specific geographic area or jurisdiction.
Consequences of external disasters often cross ______ to impact a region.
Consequences of external disasters often cross ______ to impact a region.
Technologic disasters include industrial accidents and unplanned release of ______.
Technologic disasters include industrial accidents and unplanned release of ______.
Examples of disasters caused by a combination of forces include ______ and epidemics.
Examples of disasters caused by a combination of forces include ______ and epidemics.
Sudden impact disasters are exemplified by ______ and volcanic eruptions.
Sudden impact disasters are exemplified by ______ and volcanic eruptions.
Typhoon Ondoy was the most devastating typhoon in the 2009 Pacific typhoon season with a damage of $1.09 billion and ______ fatalities.
Typhoon Ondoy was the most devastating typhoon in the 2009 Pacific typhoon season with a damage of $1.09 billion and ______ fatalities.
The Pacific typhoon season in 2013 saw the most devastating typhoon, ______, which caused 6,300 fatalities.
The Pacific typhoon season in 2013 saw the most devastating typhoon, ______, which caused 6,300 fatalities.
Increasing global temperatures and rising sea levels further leads to worsening occurrences and impacts of ______.
Increasing global temperatures and rising sea levels further leads to worsening occurrences and impacts of ______.
Cargoes of 5 toxic ______ and other poisonous substances were retrieved 3 months after the incident.
Cargoes of 5 toxic ______ and other poisonous substances were retrieved 3 months after the incident.
Human-induced disasters also pose threats to the lives of ______.
Human-induced disasters also pose threats to the lives of ______.
______ resulted in 362,136 people being rendered homeless.
______ resulted in 362,136 people being rendered homeless.
Emergency Nursing is a nursing specialty in which nurses care for patients in the emergency or critical phase of their ______ or injury.
Emergency Nursing is a nursing specialty in which nurses care for patients in the emergency or critical phase of their ______ or injury.
After Typhoon Yolanda, much of the Visayas experienced 1.8 million ______.
After Typhoon Yolanda, much of the Visayas experienced 1.8 million ______.
The term ______ originates from Greek words DUS (bad) and ASTER (star).
The term ______ originates from Greek words DUS (bad) and ASTER (star).
A sudden, unexpected event requiring immediate action due to a potential threat to health, life, property or environment is called an ______.
A sudden, unexpected event requiring immediate action due to a potential threat to health, life, property or environment is called an ______.
Following the typhoon, around ______ people fled to Manila due to the storm.
Following the typhoon, around ______ people fled to Manila due to the storm.
Typhoon Ondoy caused damages estimated at P6 billion, including P4.1 billion in damage to ______.
Typhoon Ondoy caused damages estimated at P6 billion, including P4.1 billion in damage to ______.
Local police, fire & emergency medical personnel who arrive first on the scene of an incident are known as ______.
Local police, fire & emergency medical personnel who arrive first on the scene of an incident are known as ______.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a highly organized sector that has a significant impact on the health of the public through routine ______ management functions.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a highly organized sector that has a significant impact on the health of the public through routine ______ management functions.
A nurse specialized in rapid assessment and treatment when every second counts is known as an Emergency ______.
A nurse specialized in rapid assessment and treatment when every second counts is known as an Emergency ______.
Disasters result in illness, deaths, injuries, and property damage, and cannot be managed by routine ______.
Disasters result in illness, deaths, injuries, and property damage, and cannot be managed by routine ______.
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DISASTER
DISASTER
A sudden, overwhelming event causing significant disruption and loss.
DISASTER Components
DISASTER Components
D - disruption; I - impact; S - sudden event; A - affects society; S - safe keeping; T - total damages; E - exceed capacity; R - recovery.
Main Features of Disasters
Main Features of Disasters
The main features include unpredictability, unfamiliarity, speed, urgency, uncertainty, and threat.
Disaster Criteria
Disaster Criteria
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Disaster Recovery Time
Disaster Recovery Time
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Types of Disasters
Types of Disasters
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Philippines Disaster Risk
Philippines Disaster Risk
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Pacific Ring of Fire
Pacific Ring of Fire
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Mt. Pinatubo Eruption
Mt. Pinatubo Eruption
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Earthquake Statistics
Earthquake Statistics
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1976 Mindanao Earthquake
1976 Mindanao Earthquake
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1990 Luzon Earthquake
1990 Luzon Earthquake
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Tsunami Generation
Tsunami Generation
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Emergency
Emergency
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Emergency Management
Emergency Management
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Emergency Nursing
Emergency Nursing
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First Responder
First Responder
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Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Hazard
Hazard
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Concept of Disaster
Concept of Disaster
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Red Tide Outbreak
Red Tide Outbreak
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Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
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1992 Pyrodinium outbreak
1992 Pyrodinium outbreak
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Rizal Day Bombing
Rizal Day Bombing
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PhilSports Stadium Stampede
PhilSports Stadium Stampede
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MV Princess of the Stars
MV Princess of the Stars
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Economic loss in Red Tide
Economic loss in Red Tide
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Sinking causes
Sinking causes
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Earthquake
Earthquake
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Complex Emergencies
Complex Emergencies
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Technologic Disasters
Technologic Disasters
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Acute/Short-Term Disasters
Acute/Short-Term Disasters
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Chronic/Long-Term Disasters
Chronic/Long-Term Disasters
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Internal Disasters
Internal Disasters
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External Disasters
External Disasters
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Rapid-onset Events
Rapid-onset Events
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Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)
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Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)
Typhoon Ondoy (Ketsana)
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Human-induced disasters
Human-induced disasters
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Pacific Typhoon Belt
Pacific Typhoon Belt
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Bohol Earthquake (7.2 M EQ)
Bohol Earthquake (7.2 M EQ)
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Displaced Persons (Typhoon Yolanda)
Displaced Persons (Typhoon Yolanda)
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Study Notes
Introduction to Disaster Nursing
- The presentation is on disaster nursing, offered by the College of Nursing at Our Lady of Fatima University.
Learning Objectives
- Learners will be able to differentiate major disaster types based on characteristics.
- Learners will be able to evaluate disaster planning and management.
Disaster Profile of the Philippines
- The Philippines is composed of more than 7,100 islands.
- Its geographical and physical characteristics expose the country to various hazards and disasters, yet this doesn't automatically signify a higher susceptibility.
Geographic Location
- The Philippines is geographically positioned to experience many dangers.
WorldRiskIndex 2022
- The WorldRiskIndex 2022 assessed disaster risk for 193 countries.
- The Philippines held the top spot, followed by India and Indonesia, based on a calculated World Risk Index.
Countries with the most natural disasters in 2022
- The United States experienced the most natural disasters in 2022. Other countries within the top 10 include Indonesia, Columbia, China, and Brazil. The Philippines is also in that list.
Pacific Ring of Fire
- The Philippine archipelago is situated in the western part of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
- This region is characterized by active volcanoes and fault lines, resulting in frequent seismic activity.
Volcanic Eruptions
- The Philippines has 220 volcanoes, 22 of which are currently active.
- The 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo is considered the second largest volcanic eruption of the 20th century.
- Approximately 850 people died, and over 1.2 million were affected, with damages amounting to PHP 10.6 billion.
Earthquakes
- The Philippines experiences an average of 866 earthquakes annually.
- Some earthquakes have significant impacts, and 2 major damaging earthquakes have occurred in recent years.
- In 1976, the Mindanao earthquake caused approximately 6,000 fatalities and damaged properties to the tune of USD 400 million.
- In 1990, the Luzon earthquake caused over 1,283 fatalities, affecting approximately 1.3 million people and damaging properties to about PHP 12.2 billion (USD 400 million).
Tsunamis
- The 1976 earthquake generated a 15-foot tsunami, impacting 5 provinces in central and southern Mindanao.
- The resulting casualties totaled 3,792 deaths, 9,240 injuries, and 1,937 missing persons.
- Approximately 362,136 individuals lost their homes, and damages from the disaster reached approximately PHP 247 million.
Pacific Typhoon Belt
- Roughly 20 typhoons occur annually in the Pacific region, with half causing significant damage.
- Around 500 people die each year due to these typhoons.
- Economic losses from typhoons average around 4 billion USD annually.
Landslides
- In 2006, a landslide in Guinsaugon village resulted in the deaths of 154 people and injured 28.
- The landslide wiped out houses and displaced families.
Floods
- Flooding in the Philippines during 1990-2005 caused roughly 76 billion PHP in damage with roughly 750 deaths.
Climate Change
- Rising global temperatures and sea levels due to climate change are expected to exacerbate disaster occurrences and impacts.
Human-Induced Disasters
- Human-induced disasters, like violence, and other conflicts pose risks to the population.
Faces of Disaster
- Specific examples of disasters, like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and typhoons, along with their impacts, are detailed.
- Examples include Mt. Pinatubo, Bohol earthquake, and Typhoon "Milenyo" and its effect on Luzon and Visayas, Typhoon "Paeng", Typhoon Ondoy, Typhoon Yolanda, Tropical Storm "Sendong", the Red Tide Outbreak, and the Rizal Day Bombings, the PhilSports Stadium Stampede, the sinking of MT Solar I, and the Sinking of MV Princess of the Stars.
Disaster Classification
- Disasters are categorized by onset (rapid or gradual) and duration (short or long term).
- Internal disasters originate and affect a specific region.
- External disasters originate outside a region but impact its residents.
Phases of Disaster
- Disasters typically have three phases: pre-impact, impact, and post-impact.
Emotional Response to Disaster
- Emotional responses to disasters can include denial, strong emotional response, acceptance, and recovery.
Definitions
- Key terms related to the topic, such as emergency, emergency management, emergency nursing, first responder, emergency medical services, disaster, hazard, are defined.
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Explore the fundamentals of disaster nursing in this quiz designed for nursing students at Our Lady of Fatima University. Understand different disaster types and evaluate planning and management strategies, especially in the context of the Philippines' unique geographical challenges.
