Disaster Preparedness
A family Disaster supply kit should contain:
Two gallons of water per day, per person
perishable food,medical kit, map, medication, flashlight, radio, batteries, cash, blanket, non electric can opener, pen &paper
All except able answers.
Regarding fire which of the following is CORRECT A. For safety, you should always have 2 ways to exit an area? B. Check for fires behind closed doors, feel the door for heat with the palm of your hand, working form the top to the bottom C. Extinguish fires starting at the top of the flame D. None of the above are correct
A. For safety, you should always have two ways to exit any fire area.
The three life- threatening conditions that must receive top priority are obstructed airway, excessive bleeding and ....?
Shock
The first goal of search and rescue is to maintain the safety of the rescuers. The second goal is to :
Rescue the greatest amount of people in the shortest amount of time
During a disaster, rescuers and survivors may experience disaster-related stress. Cert should Not: A. ask uninjured people to get involved in helping others B. take breaks away from the incident area C. Help survivors connect with family and/or friends D. Tell survivors, "You're strong, you'll get through this."
d. Tell survivors, "You're strong, You'll get through this."
Regarding disaster situations, which of the following is NOT true? A. Disasters may be man made B. Disasters may be natural C. Disasters cannot be foreseen D. Disasters may overwhelm emergency personnel
C. Disasters cannot be foreseen
What does P.A.S.S stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
If a victim appears to be unconscious, what's the first thing you should do?
At arms length, shake ( gently not extreme) the victim and shout, "Can you hear me?"
Cribbing refers to a technique used to:
Stabilize a heavy object that must be raised in order to extract a trapped victim
Research shows that survivors go through four emotional phases following a disaster. During the impact phase, survivors tend to what?
Bonus- Do to what?
Generally, not panic or show any emotion
Bonus- Shock
What is the person's title who is in charge on scene or at an event.
Daily Double 2 part question-
Who do you report to besides the answer above?
1st question- IC incident command or commander
2nd question- TL- Team Leader who then reports to IC
When fire is suspected, you should: A. Test door handles, checking for signs of heat. B. have extinguisher ready before opening door that's hot C. feel closed doors for heat with the back of the hand, working from the bottom up. D. Cover nose and mouth with wet cloth before entering the room
C. Feel closed doors for heat with the back of the hand, working from the bottom up
How can you control most bleeding?
By putting direct pressure on the wound and if possible elevating the wound above the heart.
Regarding search and rescue, which of the following is INCORRECT? A. When damage is heavy CERT members should secure the building perimeter and warn others to stay out. B. When damage is light, CERT mission is to help victims. C. CERT members must never enter a building that is moderately or heavily damaged.
C. CERT Member must never enter a building that is Moderately of heavily damaged.
In a disaster situation, what are some techniques to calm someone down?
Daily Double
What are the 3 R's that a cert member can do for them self?
Breath in through your nose out through your month.
5,4,3,2,1 see,feel,hear,smell,taste
Talk to them in a caring matter
Bonus- Reset, Readjust, Refocus
A family emergency plan should include: A. A meeting place outside the neighborhood B. Smoke alarms on every floor of the house C. A plan that provides for escape from every room of the home. D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Emergency treatment for a third degree burn includes:
Covering the wound loosely with a sterile dressing
During triage, victims' conditions are evaluated and the victims are prioritized into three categories. These categories are:
Immediate, Delayed and DEAD
In terms of search and rescue, a "void" refers to:
An area where victims may be trapped
Regarding the Incident Command System which of the following is INCORRECT? A. The ICS is used by fire and police personnel to manage emergency operation. B. CERTs are NOT part of the ICS C. CERTs take direction from the police and fire personnel
B CERTs are not part of the ICS
CERT size-up is a continual nine-step process that enables team members to make decisions and respond appropriately. What is the FIRST step in scene size up?
Gather facts
Basic de,contamination procedures include: A.leaving the contaminate area B. Removing everything C. Showering with cool to cold water D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What is the recovery position?
Bonus- Why would we use it?
Putting the person on their side, with one leg bent, (for the knee to stop body from rolling) arms in front. With arms supporting head. (if possible)
Bonus- To keep a person's airway open & prevent from choking on vomit or fluid
What is Cert members role for search and rescue
Buddy system, form a line and look for clues.
Regarding Critical Incident Stress Debriefing which of the following is INCORRECT? A. CISD is used to help rescuers cope with trauma B. CISD is mandatory for all CERT members involved in disaster operation C. CISD discussions are confidential. D. During CISD participants are encouraged to share the incident and how it made you feel
B. CISD is mandatory for all CERT members involved in a disaster operations.
It is encouraged but Not mandatory