Disaster Preparedness
A family Disaster supply kit should contain:
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Two gallons of water per day, per person
perishable food
medical kit
map
medication
flashlight
AM/FM radio
batteries
cash
blanket
non electric can opener
pen & paper
important documents
All answers above are acceptable
Regarding fire, which of the following is CORRECT:
A. For safety, you should always have two ways to exit an area
B. Check for fires behind closed doors, feel the door for heat with the palm of your hand, working from the top to the bottom
C. Extinguish fires starting at the top of the flame
D. None of the above are correct
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A. For safety, you should always have two ways to exit any fire area.
The three life- threatening conditions that must receive top priority are obstructed airway, excessive bleeding and ....?
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Shock
The first goal of search and rescue is to maintain the safety of the rescuers. The second goal is to :
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Rescue the greatest amount of people in the shortest amount of time.
During a disaster, rescuers and survivors may experience disaster-related stress. CERT should Not:
A. Ask uninjured people to get involved in helping others
B. Take breaks away from the incident area
C. Help survivors connect with family and/or friends
D. Tell survivors, "You're strong, you'll get through this."
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D. Tell survivors, "You're strong, you'll get through this."
Regarding disaster situations, which of the following is NOT true?
A. Disasters may be manmade
B. Disasters may be natural
C. Disasters cannot be foreseen
D. Disasters may overwhelm emergency personnel
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C. Disasters cannot be foreseen
What does P.A.S.S stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
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Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep
If a victim appears to be unconscious, what's the first thing you should do?
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At arm's length, shake (gently not extreme) the victim and shout, "Can you hear me?"
Cribbing refers to a technique used to:
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Stabilize a heavy object that must be raised in order to extract a trapped victim
Research shows that survivors go through four emotional phases following a disaster. During the impact phase, survivors tend to what?
Bonus- Due to what?
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Generally, not panic or show any emotion
Bonus- Shock
The person's title who is in charge on scene or at an event.
Daily Double 2 part question-
Person you report to besides the answer above?
1st question- IC incident command or commander
2nd question- TL- Team Leader who then reports to IC
When fire is suspected, you should:
A. Test door handles, checking for signs of heat.
B. Have extinguisher ready before opening door that's hot.
C. Feel closed doors for heat with the back of the hand, working from the bottom up.
D. Cover nose and mouth with wet cloth before entering the room.
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C. Feel closed doors for heat with the back of the hand, working from the bottom up.
How can you control most bleeding?
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Put direct pressure on the wound and if possible elevating the wound above the heart.
Regarding search and rescue, which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. When damage is heavy CERT members should secure the building perimeter and warn others to stay out.
B. When damage is light, CERT mission is to help victims.
C. CERT members must never enter a building that is moderately or heavily damaged.
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C. CERT Member must never enter a building that is Moderately of heavily damaged.
In a disaster situation, what are some techniques to calm someone down?
Daily Double
What are the 3 R's that a CERT member can do for themselves?
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Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth.
5,4,3,2,1 see, feel, hear, smell, taste
Talk to them in a caring matter.
Bonus- Reset, Readjust, Refocus
A family emergency plan should include:
A. A meeting place outside the neighborhood
B. Smoke alarms on every floor of the house
C. A plan that provides for escape from every room of the home.
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
Emergency treatment for a third-degree burn includes:
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Covering the wound loosely with a sterile dressing
During triage, victims' conditions are evaluated and the victims are prioritized into categories. These categories are:
Bonus: What are the colors for categorizing?
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Immediate, Delayed, Walking Wounded and DEAD
In terms of search and rescue, a "void" refers to:
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An area where victims may be trapped.
Regarding the Incident Command System which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. The ICS is used by fire and police personnel to manage emergency operation.
B. CERTs are part of the ICS (Incident Command System).
C. CERTs take direction from the police and fire personnel.
D. CERT volunteers should wait for police and fire personnel to arrive before they should evaluate the needs of their neighborhood.
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D. CERT volunteers should wait for police and fire personnel to arrive before they should evaluate the needs of their neighborhood.
CERT size-up is a continual nine-step process that enables team members to make decisions and respond appropriately.
Name the FIRST step in scene size up...
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Gather facts
Basic decontamination procedures include:
A. Leaving the contaminated area
B. Removing everything
C. Showering with cool to cold water
D. All of the above
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D. All of the above
What is the recovery position?
Bonus- Why would we use it?
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Putting the person on their side, with one leg bent, (for the knee to stop body from rolling) arms in front. With arms supporting head. (if possible)
Bonus- To keep a person's airway open & prevent from choking on vomit or fluid
What is CERT members role for search and rescue?
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Buddy system, form a line and look for clues.
Regarding Critical Incident Stress Debriefing (CISD) which of the following is INCORRECT?
A. CISD is used to help rescuers cope with trauma.
B. CISD is mandatory for all CERT members involved in disaster operations.
C. CISD discussions are confidential.
D. During CISD, participants are encouraged to share the incident and how it made you feel.
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B. CISD is mandatory for all CERT members involved in disaster operations.
It is encouraged but NOT mandatory.