THE QUESTIONNAIRE The questionnaire comprises four (4) parts.

The first part contains the demographic profile of the respondents of the study. The second part assesses the roles of the nurses in facing emergencies. The third part is composed of ten questions regarding on how prepared the nurses are in disasters. The last part tackles on the nurses adaptation and application of knowledge, skills and attitude in real time and event. PART I. DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE OF THE RESPONDENTS Directions: Please check the appropriate box which corresponds to your answer. Age: q21-26 q27 31 Gender: Civil Status: qMale q Single qMarried q32-36 q37 41 q42 46 q47 & above qFemale qWidowed

Religious Affiliations: qRoman Catholic qINC qProtestant qBorn Again Others (please specify) ___________________________Years of Service: qLess than 1 year q 1-2 years Area of Specialization: qCommunity qHospital qSchool qIndustrial qClinic q2-4 years q4-6years q 6 years and above

PART II. ROLES IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS Directions: Below are lists of questions assessing on your role in facing emergencies or disasters. Please check the box that corresponds to your answer. 5-Being the Highest 1-Being the Lowest 1. I can provide quality health care for people regardless of their age, gender and type of disease or reason for seeking medical attention.

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2. I am able to balance compassion with professionalism, while arranging appropriate care and identifying symptoms and problems. q5 q4 q3 q2 q1

3. I perform contact tracing and conducting investigations, engaging in surveillance and reporting, collecting specimens, administering immunizations and educating the community. q5 q4 q3 q2 q1

4. I am able to continue to be key players in local and national level emergency response. q5 q4 q3 q2 q1

5. I take responsibilities on prevention, surveillance and response during disasters. q5

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6. I am able to care for victims during disaster within the limitation of available resources on the q5 q4

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7. I planned for silent disasters that may evolve over time.

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8. I collaborate with my colleagues in response to disasters.

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9. I am able to respond timely to emergency situations and assure to open communication.

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10. I take action to diverse tasks with professionalism, efficiency and above all-caring.

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PART III. DISASTER PREPAREDNESS OF NURSES Directions: Please check the box that corresponds to your answer. 6- Agree 1-Disagree

1. I am equipped with basic and continuing education to improve understanding on disaster preparedness. 2. I decide appropriately during emergency preparation.

3. I have knowledge my clinical management skills in times of injuries and disasters.

4. I execute appropriate nursing actions during disaster.

5. I provide care based on my practical experience in emergencies. 6. I believe that my institution develops better preparation regarding public health concerning emergency 7. I work harmoniously with my colleagues during disasters. 8. I perform emergent assessment during disaster.

9. I delegate other emergency tasks for my colleagues.

10.I give proper instructions to my patients during emergencies.

PART IV. DISASTER MANAGEMENT OF NURSES Directions: Please check the box that corresponds to your answer. 6- Agree 1-Disagree 6 1. I consider planning is needed for incoming, evacuation and provision
of care to patients during disaster.

2. I utilize myself and others resources therapeutically.

3. I identify life threatening situations and emergencies.

4. I respond to disasters but consider that the government resources are not fully apportioned to each patient. 5. I provide additional support to vulnerable groups.

6. I consider cultural diversity variations in dealing with patients during emergencies. 7. In my institution, there is a knowledge deficit in health care since the assessment of the patient and where they are coming from are not fully understood. 8. I work systematically and efficiently.

9. I identify the signs and symptoms of traumatic injury or incident when responding to disasters. 10. I remain calmed even the situation is difficult to handle.