Disaster Preparedness
A family disaster supply kit should contain what to meet the most basic human need:
One gallon of water per person per day
Regarding fire suppression, what does PASS stand for?
Pull the pin
Aim the hose/nozzle
Squeeze the handle
Sweep the fire retardant at the base of the fire
The three life- threatening conditions that must receive top priority are obstructed airway, excessive bleeding and
Shock
The first goal of search and rescue is to maintain the safety of the rescuers. The second goal is to :
Rescue the greatest amount of people in the shortest amount of time
During a disaster, rescuers and survivors may experience disaster-related stress. NETs 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."
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
C. Disasters cannot be foreseen
NETS should only attempt to suppress fires that are smaller than the size of: a. a breadbox. b. a mailbox. c. a waste paper can. d. a dumpster.
Waste paper can
If a victim appears to be unconscious, the first thing a NET member should do is:
Shout, "Can you hear me?"
Cribbing refers to a technique used to:
Stabilize a heavy object that must be raised in order to extract a trapped victim
True or false: NETs should only think about self-care during "blue skies," not while responding to an incident or disaster.
False. NETs should always think about self-care as part of maintaining safety.
Following a disaster, which of the following activities might NET members be involved with? a. Suppressing a major fire b. Directing the response to a mass casualty incident c. Conducting search and rescue operations if safe to do so. d. All of the above
C. Conducting search and rescue operations if safe to do so.
Before entering a room where fire is suspected, NET members should: a. Test door handles, checking for signs of heat. b. have extinguisher ready with the pin already pulled 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
C. Feel closed doors for heat with the back of the hand, working from the bottom up
NET members can control most bleeding by putting direct pressure on the wound and:
Elevating the wound
Regarding search and rescue, which of the following is INCORRECT? a. When damage is moderate, NET members should enter only for a relatively simple life-saving rescue. b. When damage is light, NET members may conduct safe search-and-rescue operations. c. NET members must enter a building that is heavily damaged if someone is calling for help.
C. NET members must enter a building that is heavily damaged if someone is calling for help.
In a disaster situation, how does a NET member become the incident team lead?
The first member to arrive at the pre-designated staging area.
A family emergency plan should include: a. An out-of-area contact person 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
D. All of the above
Emergency treatment for a third degree burn includes:
Covering the wound loosely with a sterile dressing
During triage, victims' conditions are evaluated and the victims are prioritized into three categories. What colors symbolize which category?
Red: Immediate, Yellow: Delayed and Green: Minor injuries but generally ok. Bonus: Black = Deceased
In terms of search and rescue, a "void" refers to:
An area created by fallen debris such as boards or furniture where victims may be trapped
What does ICS stand for in the context of disaster response?
Incident Command System.
NET size-up is a continual nine-step process that enables team members to make decisions and respond appropriately. It can be summarized into 3 parts. Which is NOT one of those parts? a. Observe b. Plan. c. Act. d. Prepare.
d. Prepare
True or false: Whether or not you hear hissing or smell gas, you should always turn off the gas supply after a major disaster to prevent an explosion.
False
Water can be purified by boiling for one minute or by adding bleach. The bleach to water ratio is
8 drops of bleach per gallon of water
NETs can limit their exposure to the harmful effects of a localized toxic chemical release by:
Evacuating some distance away (at least 1000-1500) feet away, uphill and upwind
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. NETs are NOT part of the ICS c. ICS is used to respond to events that are not "business-as-usual."
B NETs are not part of the ICS