Types of Disasters
This type of natural disaster also called a quake, tremor, or temblor – is the shaking of the surface of Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
Earthquake
When sheltering in place, it is best to chose this type of room in your home
An internal room, best one with no windows.
If someone is not breathing and does not have a pulse, they need what?
CPR
Your patient is a 30 year old male with some bruising on his face. He is walking towards you, and responds to you when you ask him questions.
Green
This type of damage consists of the following:
•Superficial
•Broken windows
•Superficial cracks or breaks in wall surface
•Minor damage to the interior contents
•Safe to enter and remain
Is it Light, Moderate, or Heavy Damage
Light
This type of natural disaster involves a violently rotating column of air that is in contact with both the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud or, in rare cases, the base of a cumulus cloud.
A tornado
Sheltering for an extended stay can last for several days or up to how many weeks?
Two Weeks
After CPR, you roll your patient onto their Left side. This is called the what position?
Recovery Position
Your patient is a 40 year old female. She is lying unconscious on the ground. She is not breathing and she does not have a pulse.
Black
During an Alpha, Bravo, Charlie Delta search, which side is closest to the road?
Alpha
In February, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in the state of _______, leading officials to burn the toxic freight to avoid an explosion. Residents soon began to claim a range of health issues. Months later, as remediation efforts continue, concerns in the area remain.
Ohio
If the air outside is hazardous, think of the train derailment incident, what do you need to do to the windows?
Seal them with plastic and duct tape.
If a person is bleeding severely from their arms or legs, you could use one of these to control the bleeding.
A tourniquet
Your patient is a 50 year old male, he is lying unconscious on the ground. He is breathing normally, but you are unable to find a pulse.
Red
What goes to the top of the USAR search sheet
Time In and Date
If the military used used mustard gas or nerve agents as a form of an attack it would be what type of Terrorist Disaster: chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive?
Chemical
When sheltering in place what type of food is best to store?
Non-perishable food
If this is cut, the blood will spurt as the heart pumps.
Artery
Your patient is a 35 year old female, she is lying in a pool of blood. Her breathing is 15 breaths per minute, and her pulse is weakening
Red
•Search and rescue consists of three separate operations
____________: Using 9-step, continual model
‒Search: Locating survivors and documenting
‒Rescue: Extricating survivors
A Size-Up
What type of disaster would include a hazardous material spill or nuclear power plant accident
Technological or Accidental
After a disaster strikes, you will not have time to shop or search for supplies. Therefore, you should keep this handy in your home.
Disaster Supply Kit or Ready Kit
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Your patient is a 40 year old female who has a broken leg. She has a normal breathing rate, steady pulse, and is able to squeeze your hand when asked.
Yellow
What goes at the bottom of the USAR sheet
What they found during their search- deceased or living and what tent they took them to. (Victim #1 living, transported to Med Ops 1