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PREPAREDNESS
SAFETY
HAZARDS
MEDICAL OPS
POT POURRI
100
A program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills
What is COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)?
100
A CERT member's first responsibility
What is PERSONAL & FAMILY SAFETY?
100
Natural, technological and intentional in nature: Examples are: earthquakes, wildfires, floods, extreme heat, hurricanes, landslides, thunderstorms, tornadoes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, winter storms, hazardous material spill, nuclear power plant accident, terrorism
What are TYPES OF DISASTERS?
100
To do the greatest good for the greatest number
What is the PRIMARY GOAL OF DISASTER MEDICAL OPERATIONS?
100
The teamwork mechanism used for successful search and rescue
What is the BUDDY SYSTEM?
200
The government agency with responsibility to support citizens and first responders to build, sustain and improve preparation, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation for all hazards.
What is FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)?
200
Maintained as part of a CERT inventory: helmet, goggles, gloves (latex and work gloves, N95 mask, sturdy shoes or boots, reflective vest, long pants
What is PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)?
200
The three elements of the fire triangle
What are HEAT, FUEL & OXYGEN?
200
These are the methods for controlling a life-threatening condition: Direct pressure; Elevation; Pressure points
What is BLEEDING?
200
Log Rolling, Self Removal, Assist, Blanket Drag, and Chair Carry are considered techniques to do this
What are METHODS OF MOVING VICTIMS?
300
A solid one includes these components: Determining where will you meet family members; Designated meeting location outside the house or neighborhood; Out-of-state “check-in" contact; All situations - extended stay, shelter-in-place, or evacuation; Escape/Evacuation route; Transportation considerations
What is a DISASTER PLAN?
300
The most important factor when disaster strikes. Includes these components: Practicing the plan; Out of state 'check-in' contact; Meeting location; Home evacuation drills
What is FAMILY SAFETY?
300
Items that are important to identify in order to remain safe which include: Explosives; Flammable gases and liquids; Poisons and poisonous gases; Corrosives; Nonflammable gases; Oxidizers; Radioactive materials
What are HAZARDOUS MATERIALS?
300
The Head Tilt / Chin Lift method is used to treat this life-threatening condition
What is an OBSTRUCTED AIRWAY?
300
The following are examples of this important discipline for effective operations: Damage Assessment; Personnel Resources Sign-In; Incident/Assignment Tracking Log; Briefing Assignment; Victim Treatment Area Record; Communications Log; Equipment Inventory; General Message
What is DOCUMENTATION?
400
A method to quickly protect against contaminants in the air. This includes: Room selection; Duct tape; Plastic sheeting; Snacks; Water; Flashlight; Battery-operated radio
What is SHELTER-IN-PLACE?
400
The acronym for operating a fire extinguisher
What is PULL, AIM, SQUEEZE, SWEEP (P.A.S.S.)?
400
Considering CERT safety first - these are mechanisms of removing debris from victims
What are LEVERAGING & CRIBBING?
400
This life-threatening condition exhibits these signs: Rapid and shallow breathing; Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds; Failure to follow simple commands, such as “Squeeze my hand”
What is SHOCK?
400
The CERT organization is based on this proven management system used by emergency responders
What is the INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS)?
500
The product of the work that government agencies do to organize and coordinate activities before an emergency or disaster
What is the EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN?
500
The steps for a continual decision-making process: 1. Gather facts; 2. Assess and communicate the damage; 3. Consider probabilities; 4. Assess your own situation; 5. Establish priorities; 6. Make decisions; 7. Develop a plan of action; 8. Take action; 9. Evaluate progress
What is CERT SIZE-UP?
500
Warning signs that can indicate something may be imminent: Surveillance or monitoring activities; Elicitation or gathering information; Tests of security or breach attempts; Funding or funneling money; Acquiring supplies; Impersonation or suspicious people who don’t belong; Rehearsal and dry runs; Deployment or getting into position
What is TERRORISM?
500
The four categories (and colors) used to evaluate and prioritize victim's conditions during medical triage
What are IMMEDIATE (red), DELAYED (yellow), MINOR (green) & DEAD (black)
500
The orderly line of authority within the ranks of the incident management organization
What is CHAIN OF COMMAND?