Disaster Nursing Flashcards
What does Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) aim to achieve?
To reduce the damage caused by natural hazards like earthquakes, floods, droughts, and cyclones through an ethic of prevention.
DRR emphasizes that there are no ‘natural’ disasters, only natural hazards.
What factors influence the severity of a disaster?
The impact of a hazard on society and the environment, which is determined by choices related to:
* How we grow our food
* Where and how we build our homes
* Government structure
* Financial systems
* Educational content.
List the elements of the disaster management cycle in order.
- Prevention
- Mitigation
- Preparedness
- Warning
- Emergency Response
- Rehabilitation
- Reconstruction
- Development.
What activities are included in Emergency Response?
Activities undertaken immediately during disaster occurrence, including:
* Medical support
* Rescue operations
* Evacuation
* Damage and Needs Assessment.
What is the goal of Rehabilitation in disaster management?
Immediate repair or re-establishment of essential services such as housing and public utilities.
It may also include resettlement and new livelihood activities.
Define Reconstruction in the context of disaster management.
Rebuilding community services and facilities to a level at least equivalent to those existing before the emergency.
What does Development refer to in disaster management?
The relationship of disaster-related factors with national development planning.
What is the purpose of Prevention in disaster management?
Long-term measures to prevent a disaster from occurring or to mitigate its worst effects.
What are the two types of Mitigation measures?
- Structural mitigation
- Non-structural mitigation.
Give examples of Structural Mitigation measures.
- Construction of drainage canals
- River dikes
- Sea walls
- Strengthening bridge approaches.
What are Non-Structural Mitigation measures?
- Community communication and warning systems
- Proper land use or zoning
- Health and sanitation programs
- Implementation of building codes.
What is Preparedness in disaster management?
Measures taken to deal with a threat when it occurs, including the ability to react before a hazard occurrence.
What components make up Disaster Risk?
Disaster Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability / Capacity.
What does the term ‘Hazard’ refer to?
A source or situation with the potential for harm in terms of human injury, property damage, or environmental damage.
What is the purpose of Community Risk Assessment (CRA)?
To collaboratively study community risks and plan programs and projects to address identified disaster risks.
Who can participate in Community Risk Assessment?
Community leaders, volunteers, organization leaders, and residents including vulnerable sectors such as children.
What is the significance of the results from Community Risk Assessment?
They serve as a basis for the DRRM plan, monitoring mechanisms, pre-disaster risk assessments, and response mechanisms.
List some tools for Community Risk Assessment.
- Spot Resources and Hazard Mapping
- Capacity and Vulnerability Mapping
- Hazard Identification
- Seasonal Calendar.
What is the aim of Hazard Identification and Ranking?
To determine and rank all hazards that a barangay faces or may face.
When did the shift from Reactive Mode to Proactive Mode in disaster management occur?
From the 1970s to the 2000s.
What is the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010?
An act strengthening the Philippine DRRM system, providing for a national framework and institutionalizing the DRRM plan.
What are some salient features of RA 10121?
- Strengthening the DRRM system
- Creation of a National DRRM Framework
- Institutionalizing the National DRRM Plan.
What is the main focus of Disaster Risk Reduction?
A systematic process using administrative decisions, organization, operational skills, and capacities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks.
Ano ang tinutukoy na IMPACT sa Hazard Identification and Ranking?
Ang lawak at laki ng pinsala na dulot o maaaring idulot ng hazard sa barangay.
Ito ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng proseso ng pagtukoy sa mga panganib at ang kanilang potensyal na epekto.