LEARNING ACTIVITIES

CHAPTER 1
A. CROSSWORD PUZZLE
VERTICAL:
2. Technological
3. Hazards
6. Disaster
7. Health Disaster
10.

HORIZONTAL:
1. Natural
4. Risk
5. Globalization
8. Preparedness
9. HAZMAT
B. ESSAY
1. What type of activities must a community be prepared for during the first 72 hours
following impact of a disaster?
During the first 72 hours following a disaster impact, community preparedness
becomes critical for an effective response. In the impact phase, emergency operation
and evacuation centers are established and put into operation for displaced residents.
Setting up temporary medical facilities to provide initial care and mobilizing emergency
medical teams to treat injuries and provide primary healthcare are also crucial during
this phase. Ultimately, ensuring effective communication channels for disseminating
information is also necessary to provide accurate and timely updates to the public about
the situation and safety measures.
2. Compare and contrast risk assessment, hazard identification and vulnerability
analysis?

Data collection is a crucial aspect of disaster planning as it helps authorities

understand vulnerabilities, assess risks, and formulate effective response strategies.
Hazard identification is essential in determining which events are most likely to impact a
community and in making decisions about whom or what to protect. Meanwhile, we use
vulnerability analysis to determine who is most likely to be affected, the property most
likely to be damaged, and the capacity of the community to deal with the impacts of the
disaster. Lastly, risk assessment determines the probability of a specified outcome from
a given hazard that affects a community with known vulnerabilities and coping
mechanisms.
CHAPTER 2
A. VIDEO ANALYSIS
1. Differentiate how the concept of Triage in a disaster differs from standard Triage
Practices? Support your answer.
Generally, triage is a systematic approach used in medical emergencies to prioritize
and allocate resources based on the severity of injuries or illnesses. It is employed in
standard medical practices, such as hospital emergency rooms or other healthcare
facilities, to prioritize patients when the incident's scale is limited, and the types of
injuries or illnesses are more predictable. In disaster situations, the triage scale is often
much larger, and the types of injuries or medical conditions can be diverse and
overwhelming. Resources in disaster triage are significantly more limited compared to
standard medical practice because, during a disaster, an unanticipated surge of patients
may occur, leading to a shortage of resources, especially in manpower.
2. Using “START” method in sorting patient during mass casualty incident
beneficial? Will it help the responder segregate patients faster and effectively?
Support your answers.
The Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment (START) system is utilized in mass casualty
incidents to quickly assess and prioritize patients based on the severity of their injuries
or medical conditions. It is the most commonly recognized system, employing distinct
colors such as RED for immediate, YELLOW for delayed, GREEN for minimal, and BLACK
for expectant. This patient-sorting method benefits not only the patients but also
healthcare providers and responders. It enables quick identification of patients requiring
immediate attention, saving valuable time and allowing responders to salvage as many
lives as possible. Importantly, the method helps mitigate cognitive overload for
responders who may experience stress while rescuing numerous patients.

CHAPTER 3
A. WEBQUEST
1. What are the simplified core competencies of a Disaster Nursing Generalist and a
Specialist?
The Steering Committee identified three levels of nurses needing
competency in disaster nursing at increasing levels of complexity. The three
levels of nurses defined for use are the generalist or Level I: Any nurse who has
completed a program of basic, generalized nursing education and is authorized to
practice by the regulatory agency of his or her country. The specialist or Level
 II: Any nurse who has achieved the Level I competencies and is/aspires to be a
designated disaster responder within an institution, organization, or system.
Level III: Any nurse who has achieved Level I and II competencies and is
prepared to respond to a wide range of disasters and emergencies and to serve
on a deployable team.
2. Is there a difference between the two? Which of the two more involved in the
ground level? Support your answers.
Yes, there is a significant difference between nurse generalists and
specialized nurses. The generalist nurse is not expected to be an expert in
responding to any single kind of emergency or working in isolation from the
response team. They are more involved in providing immediate care and support
at the ground level during a disaster or emergency. On the other hand, the
specialist nurse is more engaged in planning, coordination, and leadership roles
during a disaster or emergency response. In summary, while both the generalist
and specialist nurse play important roles in disaster nursing, the generalist nurse
is more involved in providing immediate care at the ground level, while the
specialist nurse is more focused on planning, coordination, and leadership roles.

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. B.
2. A.
3. C.
4. A.
5. C.