Chapter 1 Flashcards
According to
Disaster is any occurence on a scale, sufficient to warrant an extraordinary response from outside
World Health Organization
According to
Disaster is an occurence creating human suffering and needs
American Red Cross
According to
Disaster is a serious destruction of functioning
United Nations
What memorandum is created on March 4, 1998 wherein specific criteria are set to determine an event being a disaster and who created the memorandum?
Memorandum Order No. 4 (National Disaster Coordinating Council)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when at least 30% of the population are affected
False (20%)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when at least 20% of the means of livelihood are destroyed
False (40%)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when major roads and bridges are destroyed and impassable for at least 2 weeks
False (1 week)
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, an event is classified a disaster when there is a widespread destruction of fish ponds, crops, poultry and livestock, and other agricultural products
True
True or False
According to Memorandum Order No. 4, epidemic is not considered as a disaster
False (considered)
What are the classifications of natural disaster
Biological, Geophysical, Hydrological, Meteorological. and Climatological
Is climate change considered natural or man made?
Natural
Are bonfires causing wildfire is a natural disaster (climatological)?
False
It is a type of man-made disaster caused by human error
Technological
Industrial Man Made Disaster are caused by (4)
Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical
War and terrorism are classified under what category of man-made disaster?
Warfare
The role of disaster nurse in this phase is to assist in preparing shelters and emergency aid stations, and establishing contact with other emergency service group
Pre-Impact