Who's responsibility is it to:
-Develop, test, and refine emergency plans
-Ensure emergency responders have adequate skills and resources
-Provide services to protect and assist citizens
The Governments
100
What is the CERT goal?
Do the greatest good for the greatest number.
100
What are some things to remember when approaching a victim?
-Be sure victim can see you
-Identify yourself
-Request permission to treat, if possible
-Respect cultural differences
100
What is one water sanitation method?
-Boil water for 1 minute
-Water purification tablets
-Non-perfumed liquid bleach
100
What are one of the three separate operations for search and rescue?
-Sizeup
-Search
-Rescue
200
What are some of the Public's responsibility?
-Learn about community alerts, warnings, and evacuation routes
-Take training
-Practice skills and personal plans
-Network and help others
-Give feedback to community
-Report suspicious activity
-Volunteer
200
What are some roles CERTs play in fire safety?
-Extinguishing small fires
-Preventing additional fires by removing fuel sources
-Shutting off utilities
-Assisting with evacuations, when necessary
200
What are 2 of the 3 Emergency Medicine "Killers"?
-Airway obstruction
-Bleeding
-Shock
200
Name at least two of the five functions of Disasters Medical Operations.
-Triage
-Treatment
-Transport
-Morgue
-Supply
200
What is one goal of search and rescue?
-Rescue greatest number in shortest amount of time
-Get walking wounded out first
-Rescue lightly trapped victims next
-Keep the rescuer safe
What are the three main methods to controlling bleeding?
-Direct pressure
-Elevation
-Pressure points
400
What is one sign or symptom of a inhalation burn?
-Sudden loss of consciousness
-Evidence of respiratory distress or upper airway obstruction
-Soot around mouth or nose
-Singed facial hair
-Burns around face or neck
400
Name one of the three things you should do to create a safe environment.
-Maintain rescuer safety
-Triage in lightly and moderately damaged buildings
-Evacuate victims as quickly as possible
500
Name at least two Hazards from Home Fixtures.
-Gas line ruptures
-Damage
-Electric shock or injury
-Fire
500
What does L.I.E.S stand for?
Limit, Isolate, Eliminate, Separate
500
What are three things to remember when you respond to a Mass Casualty Event?
-Have a plan
-Follow that plan
-Document your actions throughout
500
What are the three Heat-Related Injuries?
-Heat cramps
-Heat exhaustion
-Heat stroke
500
What should you stop frequently to listen to when doing the search methodology?