Agencies & Organizations
This federal agency coordinates the nation’s disaster response and recovery efforts.
FEMA
The three killers in an emergency situation are ____, ____, and ____.
Airway obstruction, bleeding, shock
When conducting a head-to-toe assessment, start with the ____.
Head
When the body’s temperature drops below normal, it’s called ____.
Hypothermia
The three basic steps in wound care.
Control bleeding, clean the wound, apply dressing, and bandage
This Georgia agency manages state-level disaster preparedness and response.
The first priority of medical procedures is to ____.
Open airway, control bleeding, treat for shock
When establishing a treatment area, the four zones are ____.
Immediate, Delayed, Minor, Morgue
When treating frostbite, immerse the area in ____ water.
Warm (not hot)
Signs of infection include ____.
All of the above – swelling, discoloration, discharge, red striations
This program encourages citizen participation in community safety.
Citizen Corps
Name the three types of bleeding.
Arterial, venous, and capillary
When treating a burn, cover it loosely with ____.
Dry sterile dressings
Common symptoms of heat stroke include ____.
All of the above – hot red skin, no sweat, confusion, weak pulse
A non-displaced fracture is when the bones ____.
Align with each other
One important branch of Citizen Corps that trains locals to assist after disasters.
CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams)
The process of evaluating and prioritizing multiple victims based on injury severity.
Triage
What should you do for a chemical burn?
Flush with cool running water
Common treatments for heat-related injuries include ____.
Remove from heat and cool body slowly
A displaced fracture is when the bones ____.
Do not align properly
After a disaster, CERT members may perform which actions?
All of the above – extinguish fires, treat injuries, conduct light search & rescue, relieve stress
The acronym S.T.A.R.T. stands for what?
Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment
Which condition is caused by extreme cold, cutting off blood flow to the extremities?
Frostbite
To treat hypothermia, you should remove wet clothes and ____.
Warm the body gradually
When a survivor experiences anaphylaxis, you should ____.
Assist with their Epi-Pen if available