First Aid Basics
What is CPR?
This acronym stands for Cardiovascular Pulmonary Resuscitation.
What is the use of a smoke detector and why is it important?
It is used to detect the early signs of a fire and can be used to protect everyone in the home.
What should you include in an emergency supply kit?
Non-perishable food, water, and first aid supplies
What is a tornado?
The term used for a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.
How can you ensure that everyone knows what to do during an emergency?
By conducting regular emergency drills at home.
Why would you stay low and crawl beneath smoke?
The recommended method to escape a smoke-filled room during a fire.
Why would you use a fire extinguisher and cover it with a metal lid?
You can put out a grease fire in the kitchen this way.
What is the recommended amount of water per person per day in an emergency supply kit?
1 gallon
What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?
The scale is commonly used to measure the intensity of hurricanes or tropical storms.
What is having an out-of-town contact person?
The recommended method for families to communicate during a disaster when traditional methods may not work.
What does the "R" in the acronym "RICE" stand for in treating a minor injury?
Rest
How can you extinguish a clothing fire or when you are on fire?
By using the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" technique
What item should be included in an emergency kit to help signal for help?
A whistle
What is an earthquake?
This geological event can cause tsunamis, and it occurs when there's a sudden and significant disturbance under the ocean.
What is ensuring a safe and efficient escape during emergencies?
The importance of knowing evacuation routes in your area.
When administering first aid to someone with a bleeding wound, what is the initial step?
Applying pressure to the wound
What is flammable material?
To prevent fires, materials or household items that should be kept away from heaters and stoves.
What is the expiration date for most non-perishable items in an emergency supply kit?
Around 6 months, and it should be rotated or checked every 6 months at the least
What is the significance of the location in which these occur? (Hurricanes in the Atlantic, typhoons in the Pacific)
The key difference between a hurricane and a typhoon.
How can you ensure a quick and organized reunion?
By designating a meeting place for family members during an emergency.
What is the recovery position?
If someone is unconscious but breathing, you should place them in this recovery position.
How can you ensure that everyone knows how to exit the home safely?
By ensuring that everyone is aware of an escape plan in case of a house fire
What multiple purposes does a multi-tool that is a useful addition to an emergency kit do?
Cutting, opening, and fixing
What is a landslide?
This natural disaster involves the sliding or flowing of earth materials down a slope due to gravity.
What is the essential information to include in an emergency contact list?
Names, phone numbers, and medical information for all family members