CU1 Flashcards
how many islands are there in the philippines?
7100
reason why the Philippines are exposed to hazards and disasters
geographic location
two reasons why the Philippines is disaster prone
pacific ring of fire
pacific typhoon belt
how many active volcanoes are there in the philippines
22
how many volcanoes are there in the philippines
220
what is the 2nd largest volcano eruption of the century
june 1991 mt. pinatubo eruption
2 major damaging earthquakes in recent years
1976 mindanao earthquake
1990 luzon earthquake
average typhoons a year in the philippines
20
increasing global temperatures and rising sea levels further leads to worsening occurrences and impacts of disasters
climate change
most devastating typhoon in 2009
ondoy
most devastating typhoon in 2013
yolanda
how many toxic outbreaks have been there in the philippines?
42
also referred to as the December 30 bombings, were a series of bombings that occurred around Metro Manila.
rizal day bombing
also referred to as ultra stampede
philsports stadium stampede
A sudden, unexpected event
requiring immediate action due to a potential threat to health, life, property or environment
emergency
The care given to patients with urgent and critical needs
emergency management
a nursing specialty in which nurses care for patients in the emergency or critical phase of
their illness or injury.
emergency nursing
a nurse specialized in rapid assessment and treatment when every second counts, particularly during the initial phase of acute illness and trauma
emergency nurse
these are the people who arrive first on the scene of an incident & take action to save lives, protect property, & meet basic human need
first responder
a highly organized sector of the health care system that has a significant impact on the health of the public both through routine crisis management functions & their contribution during disasters
emergency medical services
any destructive events that seriously disrupt the normal functioning of a community involving widespread human, material, economic, or environmental losses and impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community to cope using its own resources
disaster
described as a result of the combination of exposure to hazard; the conditions of vulnerability that are present; and insufficient capacity
disaster
ecologic disruptions or emergencies of varying severity and magnitude; cannot be managed by routine procedures
disaster
a dangerous phenomenon, substance, human activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury, or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihood and services, social and economic disruptions, or environmental degradation
hazard
where did the word disaster originated from?
greek words
italian word of disaster
disastro
french word of disaster
disastre
what greek words did the word disaster originated?
dus - bad
aster - star
main features of disaster
unpredictability
unfamiliarity
urgency
uncertainty
speed
threat
health related effect of disaster that exceeds capacity of local health care system
premature deaths, illness, injuries
health related effect of disaster that disables the health care unit to respond to emergencies
destruction of local health care infrastructure
health related effect of disaster that increases the risks of communicable diseases and environmental hazards
environmental imbalances
health related effect of disaster that disrupts the adaptation and normal coping
affects psychological, emotional, social well-being of the population
health related effect of disaster that causes severe nutritional deficiencies
shortage of food and water
health related effect of disaster that concerns the health consequences of crowded living condition
large population movement/refugee
Result of an ecological disruption or threat that exceeds the adjustment capacity of the affected community
natural disaster
Principal direct causes are identifiable deliberate human actions or otherwise
man-made disasters
Also known as NA-TECH. A natural disaster or phenomena that may triggers a secondary disaster
combination/synergistic disaster
5 common disaster in the philippines
typhoon
earthquake
volcanic eruption
fire
drought
a man-made disaster where suffering and devastation is caused by war, civil strife, and
other political conflicts
complex emergencies
a man-made disaster where there is direct and adverse effect of major industrial accidents,
unplanned release of nuclear energy, fires or explosions from
hazardous materials
technologic disasters
a man-made disaster where it is a result of combination of forces like drought, epidemics, and political unrest.
disasters that occur in human settlements
disasters that are short durations but with a sudden impact
rapid-onset events
disasters such as hurricanes and volcanic eruptions
sudden impact
Events that have a rapid onset and short duration, causing immediate and intense impact. Examples include earthquakes
and tsunamis.
acute/short-term disasters
Events that persist over an extended period, often with a gradual onset. Examples include prolonged droughts, ongoing conflict situations, and persistent public health issues.
chronic/long-term disasters
events that originate within a specific
geographic area or jurisdiction and affect the residents and resources of that particular region.
internal disasters
events that originate outside a specific geographic area or jurisdiction but impact the affected region, often crossing borders.
external disasters
initial phase of disaster prior to the actual occurrence
pre-impact phase
occurs when the disaster actually happens
impact phase
recovery begins during the emergency phase and ends with return of normal community order and functioning
post-impact phase
time of pre-impact phase
0
time of impact phase
0-72 hrs
time of post-impact phase
greater than 72 hrs
planning/preparedness/prevention/warning
pre-impact phase
response/emergency management/mitigation
impact phase
recovery/rehabilitation/reconstruction/evaluation
post-impact phase
victims may deny the magnitude of the problem or have not fully registered
denial
the person is aware of the problem but regard it as overwhelming and unbearable
strong emotional response
the victim begins to accept the problems caused by the disaster and makes a concentrated effect to solve them
acceptance
represent a recovery from the crisis reaction; victims feel that they are back to normal. a sense of well-being is restored. victims develop the realistic memory of the experience
recovery
