CERT SKILLS-HOSA Questions and Answers Rated A
Phase 1 - -Death within minutes as a result Lacerations
of overwhelming and irreversible damage to vital Swelling
organs Order: Head, neck, shoulders, chest, arms,
abdomen, pelvis, legs
Phase 2 - -Death within several hours as a
result of excessive bleeding What are the 6 components/parts of the
respiratory system - -Lungs, Bronchus,
Larynx, Pharynx, Nasal Cavity, Trachea
Treatment for burns - -1. Remove the
source of the burn
2. Cool the burn What is "shock"? - -Condition when the
3. Cover the burn body is not getting enough blood flow. It can lead
to death of cells, tissues, and entire organs
Three methods for controlling bleeding - -
1. Direct Pressure Main Signs of Shock - -Rapid and shallow
2. Elevation Breathing
3. Pressure Points Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze
my hand"
Elevation - -Elevate the would above the
level of the heart
Shock Procedure - -1. Maintain an open
airway
What are the five steps to take when 2. Control obvious bleeding
approaching a survivor? - -1. Make sure 3. Maintain body tempurature (possibly with
they can see you if they are conscious blankets)
2. Give your name and organization (Community 4. Put on back and elevate feet above head
Emergency Response Team) 5. Do not feed them or give them a drink
3. Request permission. If unconscious, assume
consent is given. If the victim is a child ask their
guardian Phase 3 - -Death is several days or weeks
4. Respect cultural/tradional differences as a result of infection or multiple-organ faliure
5. Respect the patients privacy (i.e. complictions from an injury)
Head-to-toe Assessment - -Look for 3 evaluations for shock - -1. Breathing:
DCAP-BTLS Note if rapid and shallow (more than 30
Deformities breathes/minute)
Contusions (bruising) 2. Circulation: Blanch test in palm or nail bed,
Abrasions should turn pink after 2 seconds (don't use on
Punctures kids)
Burns - Use radial pulse test if dark/cold
Tenderness - Use middle and ring finger to check pulse (60-
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100 beats/minute is normal) other resources avaliable
3. Mental Status: main method of evaluation for
kids --> Ask if they are okay, simple commands,
squeeze thier hand and see if they sqeeze back. 3 Types of Disasters - -1. Natural (i.e
Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
Head Tilt Chin Lift (HTCL) - -1. Touch 3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
shoulders and ask loudly, "Can you hear me?"
2. If didn't/can't reply, place the palm of your
hand on their forehead Important Elements of Disaster Preparedness -
3. Leave your palm on their forehead. Lift jaw -1. Having the skills to evaluate the
while lifting head by placing two fingers under situation quickly
chin 2. Having a family disaster plan + drilling the plan
4. Place ear by mouth, hand on chest and look 3. Assembling supplies in multiple locations
towards feet 4. Reducing the impact of hazards through
5. Look for chest rise, listen for air exchange, mitigation
Feel for abdominal movement 5. Participating in training and volnetteer
6. Document abnormalities programs
7. If breathing is restored, continue with the
position of the head.
If not, repeat steps 2-6. Protective Actions - -1. Assess Situation
If breathing is not restored after two tries, move 2. Decide to stay or change locations
on. 3. Seek clean air and protect breathing passages
4. Protect yourself from debris and signal
rescuers if trapped (band on an object or blow a
The Richter scale - -Earthquakes are whistle; yelling should be a last resort)
classified based on the Richter scale: 5. Remove contaminants (Wash with soap and
Small 5.0-5.9 water starting and head and working toward the
Moderate 6.0-6.9 feet)
Major 7.0-7.9 6. Practice good hygene
Great 8.0+
What to put in your kit - -1. Water (one
What does CERT stand for? - -Community gallon of water per person per day. Keep at least
Emergency Response Teams a three day supply of water)
2. Food (Canned foods, staples, and high-energy
foods)
What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) 3. Kitchen Items
purpose? - -1. Assigns Responsibility to 4. First Aid Kit (One for your home and one for
organizations and individuals for carrying out each car)
specific actions (e.g the fire department) 5. Tools and Supplies (batteries, flashlights, etc.)
2. Sets forth lines of authority: shows how 6. Sanitation
actions will be coordinated 7. Clothing and bedding
3. Described how property and personal will be 8. Household documents and contact numbers
protected (should be kept in a watertight container)
4. Identifies personnel, equipment, supplies, adn 9. Pet or baby supplies (only if applicable)
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Phase 1 - -Death within minutes as a result Lacerations
of overwhelming and irreversible damage to vital Swelling
organs Order: Head, neck, shoulders, chest, arms,
abdomen, pelvis, legs
Phase 2 - -Death within several hours as a
result of excessive bleeding What are the 6 components/parts of the
respiratory system - -Lungs, Bronchus,
Larynx, Pharynx, Nasal Cavity, Trachea
Treatment for burns - -1. Remove the
source of the burn
2. Cool the burn What is "shock"? - -Condition when the
3. Cover the burn body is not getting enough blood flow. It can lead
to death of cells, tissues, and entire organs
Three methods for controlling bleeding - -
1. Direct Pressure Main Signs of Shock - -Rapid and shallow
2. Elevation Breathing
3. Pressure Points Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze
my hand"
Elevation - -Elevate the would above the
level of the heart
Shock Procedure - -1. Maintain an open
airway
What are the five steps to take when 2. Control obvious bleeding
approaching a survivor? - -1. Make sure 3. Maintain body tempurature (possibly with
they can see you if they are conscious blankets)
2. Give your name and organization (Community 4. Put on back and elevate feet above head
Emergency Response Team) 5. Do not feed them or give them a drink
3. Request permission. If unconscious, assume
consent is given. If the victim is a child ask their
guardian Phase 3 - -Death is several days or weeks
4. Respect cultural/tradional differences as a result of infection or multiple-organ faliure
5. Respect the patients privacy (i.e. complictions from an injury)
Head-to-toe Assessment - -Look for 3 evaluations for shock - -1. Breathing:
DCAP-BTLS Note if rapid and shallow (more than 30
Deformities breathes/minute)
Contusions (bruising) 2. Circulation: Blanch test in palm or nail bed,
Abrasions should turn pink after 2 seconds (don't use on
Punctures kids)
Burns - Use radial pulse test if dark/cold
Tenderness - Use middle and ring finger to check pulse (60-
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100 beats/minute is normal) other resources avaliable
3. Mental Status: main method of evaluation for
kids --> Ask if they are okay, simple commands,
squeeze thier hand and see if they sqeeze back. 3 Types of Disasters - -1. Natural (i.e
Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
Head Tilt Chin Lift (HTCL) - -1. Touch 3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
shoulders and ask loudly, "Can you hear me?"
2. If didn't/can't reply, place the palm of your
hand on their forehead Important Elements of Disaster Preparedness -
3. Leave your palm on their forehead. Lift jaw -1. Having the skills to evaluate the
while lifting head by placing two fingers under situation quickly
chin 2. Having a family disaster plan + drilling the plan
4. Place ear by mouth, hand on chest and look 3. Assembling supplies in multiple locations
towards feet 4. Reducing the impact of hazards through
5. Look for chest rise, listen for air exchange, mitigation
Feel for abdominal movement 5. Participating in training and volnetteer
6. Document abnormalities programs
7. If breathing is restored, continue with the
position of the head.
If not, repeat steps 2-6. Protective Actions - -1. Assess Situation
If breathing is not restored after two tries, move 2. Decide to stay or change locations
on. 3. Seek clean air and protect breathing passages
4. Protect yourself from debris and signal
rescuers if trapped (band on an object or blow a
The Richter scale - -Earthquakes are whistle; yelling should be a last resort)
classified based on the Richter scale: 5. Remove contaminants (Wash with soap and
Small 5.0-5.9 water starting and head and working toward the
Moderate 6.0-6.9 feet)
Major 7.0-7.9 6. Practice good hygene
Great 8.0+
What to put in your kit - -1. Water (one
What does CERT stand for? - -Community gallon of water per person per day. Keep at least
Emergency Response Teams a three day supply of water)
2. Food (Canned foods, staples, and high-energy
foods)
What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) 3. Kitchen Items
purpose? - -1. Assigns Responsibility to 4. First Aid Kit (One for your home and one for
organizations and individuals for carrying out each car)
specific actions (e.g the fire department) 5. Tools and Supplies (batteries, flashlights, etc.)
2. Sets forth lines of authority: shows how 6. Sanitation
actions will be coordinated 7. Clothing and bedding
3. Described how property and personal will be 8. Household documents and contact numbers
protected (should be kept in a watertight container)
4. Identifies personnel, equipment, supplies, adn 9. Pet or baby supplies (only if applicable)
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