Preparedness
When a disaster occurs, what is a CERT member’s first responsibility?
When a disaster occurs a CERT members first responsibility is to ensure personal and family safety
What system is used nationwide to manage emergency incidents?
The Incident Command System is used to manage emergency incidents nationwide
What are the three life‑threatening conditions CERT checks first?
The Life-Threatening conditions to check for are
Airway Obstruction, Excessive Bleeding, Low Body Temperature
You want to focus on the most critical threat first
What is the first step of CERT size‑up?
The steps of CERT Size Up are: Gather Facts, Assess and communicate the damage, Consider probabilities, Assess your own situation, Establish priorities, Make decisions, Develop a plan of action, Take Action, Evaluate progress
What should CERT members do first during a suspected terrorist incident?
If you encounter a suspected terrorist incident you should monitor the situation from a safe location
Where should disaster supply kits be kept?
Disaster supply kits should be kept at home, work and in your vehicle
What is the minimum number of CERT members that should work together?
CERT volunteers should always be assigned in teams of at least 3
What type of bleeding spurts from a wound?
Arterial blood spurts from a wound
Broken windows and minor cracks indicate what level of structural damage?
Broken windows and minor cracks indicated light structural damage
Which disaster phase is when survivors immediately begin rescuing others and helping their neighbors?
The disaster phase where survivors immediately begin rescuing and helping their neighbors is the Heroic phase
A hurricane is approaching and local officials warn residents to stay indoors. What protective action are they recommending?
If residents are warned to stay indoors during a hurricane they are being asked to Selter-In-Place
If the Team Leader must leave the Command Post, what must they do?
If the Team Leader must leave the Command Post, they must designate CERT Team Leader status to someone else in the Command Post
What is the first action to control severe bleeding?
The first thing to do to control severe bleeding is to use sterile dressing from your supply kit and apply pressure directly to the wound
What is written in the left quadrant of a search marking?
The left quadrant of a search marking will have your agency or group ID
If a survivor is both seriously injured and emotionally distressed, what should CERT address first?
Treatment begins with Physical stabilization before psychological support so you would address the medical needs first
Name two types of disasters CERT trains for.
Types of Disaster
Natural, Terrorist, Home Fires, Pandemic, Technological & Accidental
What CERT form tracks the overall situation and assignments?
The CERT Assignment Tracking Log tracks overall situation and assignments and should be given to the first professional responder that arrives on scene
Cold skin, confusion, and weakness after blood loss indicate what condition?
Cold skin, confusion and weakness are indications of shock. You will want to wrap the patient in something warm, lay them down and assess for airway, excessive bleeding and low body temperature
Name one element that needs to be considered when selecting an extrication method
When choosing an extrication method consider General stability of the environment, Number of rescuers available, Strength and ability of the rescuers, Condition of the survivor
Which of the following is NOT a physiological symptom of disaster stress:
Hyperactivity, headaches, loss of appetite, or denial?
Denial is not a physiological symptom of disaster stress
What principle guides CERT response priorities?
The greatest good for the greatest number
If someone comes on a disaster scene that you have determined is unsafe, what should you do?
If you determine a scene is unsafe and someone else arrives who is not a professional responder, you should warn them that the situation is unsafe.
What acronym helps remember injuries during a rapid head‑to‑toe assessment?
DCAP-BTLS
Deformities, Contusions, Abrasions, Punctures/Penetrations, Burns, Tenderness, Lacerations, Swelling
If you encounter a lean‑to void after collapse, what is the safest action?
If you encounter a lean-to void after collapse, your safest action is to leave the premises immediately and make the structure unsound
Name one healthy way CERT members can reduce their own disaster stress.
Ways CERT volunteers can reduce their own disaster stress: Get enough sleep, Eat a balanced diet, Talk with others, Maintain Social Connections