CERT SKILLS-HOSA
Phase 1 - - Death within minutes as a result of overwhelming and irreversible
damage to vital organs
Phase 2 - - Death within several hours as a result of excessive bleeding
Treatment for burns - - 1. Remove the source of the burn
2. Cool the burn
3. Cover the burn
Three methods for controlling bleeding - - 1. Direct Pressure
2. Elevation
3. Pressure Points
Elevation - - Elevate the would above the level of the heart
What are the five steps to take when approaching a survivor? - - 1. Make sure they
can see you if they are conscious
2. Give your name and organization (Community Emergency Response Team)
3. Request permission. If unconscious, assume consent is given. If the victim is a child ask
their guardian
4. Respect cultural/tradional differences
5. Respect the patients privacy
Head-to-toe Assessment - - Look for DCAP-BTLS
Deformities
Contusions (bruising)
Abrasions
Punctures
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Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
Order: Head, neck, shoulders, chest, arms, abdomen, pelvis, legs
What are the 6 components/parts of the respiratory system - - Lungs, Bronchus,
Larynx, Pharynx, Nasal Cavity, Trachea
What is "shock"? - - Condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. It can
lead to death of cells, tissues, and entire organs
Main Signs of Shock - - Rapid and shallow Breathing
Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze my hand"
Shock Procedure - - 1. Maintain an open airway
2. Control obvious bleeding
3. Maintain body tempurature (possibly with blankets)
4. Put on back and elevate feet above head
5. Do not feed them or give them a drink
Phase 3 - - Death is several days or weeks as a result of infection or multiple-organ
faliure (i.e. complictions from an injury)
3 evaluations for shock - - 1. Breathing: Note if rapid and shallow (more than 30
breathes/minute)
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2. Circulation: Blanch test in palm or nail bed, should turn pink after 2 seconds (don't use
on kids)
- Use radial pulse test if dark/cold
- Use middle and ring finger to check pulse (60-100 beats/minute is normal)
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.
Head Tilt Chin Lift (HTCL) - - 1. Touch shoulders and ask loudly, "Can you hear me?"
2. If didn't/can't reply, place the palm of your hand on their forehead
3. Leave your palm on their forehead. Lift jaw while lifting head by placing two fingers under
chin
4. Place ear by mouth, hand on chest and look towards feet
5. Look for chest rise, listen for air exchange, Feel for abdominal movement
6. Document abnormalities
7. If breathing is restored, continue with the position of the head.
If not, repeat steps 2-6.
If breathing is not restored after two tries, move on.
The Richter scale - - Earthquakes are classified based on the Richter scale:
Small 5.0-5.9
Moderate 6.0-6.9
Major 7.0-7.9
Great 8.0+
What does CERT stand for? - - Community Emergency Response Teams
What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) purpose? - - 1. Assigns Responsibility
to organizations and individuals for carrying out specific actions (e.g the fire department)
Phase 1 - - Death within minutes as a result of overwhelming and irreversible
damage to vital organs
Phase 2 - - Death within several hours as a result of excessive bleeding
Treatment for burns - - 1. Remove the source of the burn
2. Cool the burn
3. Cover the burn
Three methods for controlling bleeding - - 1. Direct Pressure
2. Elevation
3. Pressure Points
Elevation - - Elevate the would above the level of the heart
What are the five steps to take when approaching a survivor? - - 1. Make sure they
can see you if they are conscious
2. Give your name and organization (Community Emergency Response Team)
3. Request permission. If unconscious, assume consent is given. If the victim is a child ask
their guardian
4. Respect cultural/tradional differences
5. Respect the patients privacy
Head-to-toe Assessment - - Look for DCAP-BTLS
Deformities
Contusions (bruising)
Abrasions
Punctures
,CERT SKILLS-HOSA
Burns
Tenderness
Lacerations
Swelling
Order: Head, neck, shoulders, chest, arms, abdomen, pelvis, legs
What are the 6 components/parts of the respiratory system - - Lungs, Bronchus,
Larynx, Pharynx, Nasal Cavity, Trachea
What is "shock"? - - Condition when the body is not getting enough blood flow. It can
lead to death of cells, tissues, and entire organs
Main Signs of Shock - - Rapid and shallow Breathing
Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze my hand"
Shock Procedure - - 1. Maintain an open airway
2. Control obvious bleeding
3. Maintain body tempurature (possibly with blankets)
4. Put on back and elevate feet above head
5. Do not feed them or give them a drink
Phase 3 - - Death is several days or weeks as a result of infection or multiple-organ
faliure (i.e. complictions from an injury)
3 evaluations for shock - - 1. Breathing: Note if rapid and shallow (more than 30
breathes/minute)
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2. Circulation: Blanch test in palm or nail bed, should turn pink after 2 seconds (don't use
on kids)
- Use radial pulse test if dark/cold
- Use middle and ring finger to check pulse (60-100 beats/minute is normal)
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.
Head Tilt Chin Lift (HTCL) - - 1. Touch shoulders and ask loudly, "Can you hear me?"
2. If didn't/can't reply, place the palm of your hand on their forehead
3. Leave your palm on their forehead. Lift jaw while lifting head by placing two fingers under
chin
4. Place ear by mouth, hand on chest and look towards feet
5. Look for chest rise, listen for air exchange, Feel for abdominal movement
6. Document abnormalities
7. If breathing is restored, continue with the position of the head.
If not, repeat steps 2-6.
If breathing is not restored after two tries, move on.
The Richter scale - - Earthquakes are classified based on the Richter scale:
Small 5.0-5.9
Moderate 6.0-6.9
Major 7.0-7.9
Great 8.0+
What does CERT stand for? - - Community Emergency Response Teams
What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) purpose? - - 1. Assigns Responsibility
to organizations and individuals for carrying out specific actions (e.g the fire department)
