UNIT 1
What are ALL the components to PPE?
Helmet, Goggles, N95 Mask, Non-latex gloves, & Sturdy boots
Who is the Team Leader? (IC/TL)
The first to arrive on the scene
What is ONE sign of shock?
- capillary refill over 2 seconds
- rapid/shallow breathing
- failure to follow simple commands
What's the second body part to check for in a head-to-toe assessment?
Neck
What's the 6th step in size-up?
Make decisions
What is the main purpose of mitigation?
Reduce the risk of injuries and damage PRIOR to a disaster
What is the 4th step in Size-Up?
Access your own situation
A patient is bleeding out and direct pressure is NOT effective. What is the next step in treatment?
Apply a tourniquet
What's the main advantage of using a centralized treatment area?
Flow of transportation
What does PMS stand for?
Pulse Movement Sensation
Your 1-gallon water supply is cloudy. How many drops of bleach should be added for purification?
16 drops
What's ONE thing the planning section does?
- situation status
- documentation services
- strategies & team plan
A patient feels confused and has low blood pressure. Which bleeding stage is this?
Stage 3
When might you tag somebody GRAY in triaging a mass casualty incident?
Expectant - serious injuries but likely can't be saved given current resources
What two courses must CERTs take?
IS 100 & IS 700
According to the 2015 FEMA household survey, what percentage of respondents had attended a preparedness training within the past year?
18%
Which documentation form would you use in a treatment area when performing a Head-to-Toe Assessment?
Victim Treatment Area Record
What is one objective in treating burns?
Prevent hypothermia
Manage pain
Reduce the risk of infection
List all parts of DCAP-BTLS
deformities contusions abrasions punctures burns tenderness lacerations swelling
A search and rescue team needs at least __ amount of people.
4
What are TWO steps you can take if you and your family are separated in a disaster?
- Out of state check in contact
- Meet at your pre-designated meeting location
What is the optimal and secondary manageable span of controls?
5-1
2-7
Diagnose this patient: A patient has purple & red skin discoloration, constricted blood vessels, a burning sensation, and complete numbness (all most concentrated in his nose and ears).
Frostbite
What are 3 signs of a closed-head, neck, or spinal injury?
changing consciousness, inability to move 1+ body part(s), pain/pressure in the head/neck/back, tingling/numbness, difficulty breathing/seeing, heavy bleeding/bruising/deformity in the head/spine, blood/fluid in the nose/ears, bruising behind ears, raccoon eyes, uneven pupils, seizures, nausea/vomiting
According to the 2015 FEMA Household Survey, how many respondents felt prepared during disasters?
68%