610A - FEMA Quetsions and IVPush Quiz

A. Numbers and types of injuries B. What happened C. Observations she made about the culprit D. Where she is and how she can be reached E. What is happening now F. Where her family is G. The route authorities should take

A,B,D,E

You're packing a disaster supply kit. There are a few important items that you need to add. Select all the items from the list below that you should add to a disaster supply kit. A. Toothbrush B. Can opener C. First aid kit D. Dress shoes E. Wrench F. Notepad and pencil G. Cell phone H. Chainsaw I. Laptop computer J. Cash and credit cards K. Golf clubs L. Blender

toothbrush can opener first aid kit wrench notepad and pencil cell phone cash/credit card

Damage to the infrastructure often restricts the capabilities of response services.

true

During situations that involve hazardous materials, your own safety is your first priority.

true

T/F CERTs operating in their neighborhoods can extend the capabilities of response organizations.

true

Weapons of mass destruction (WMD) are all hazardous materials.

true

Narcan 0.2 mg IV STAT for resp rate less than 4. label reads Narcan HLC, USP 400 mcg/ml (0.4mg/ml). How many mL do you give

0.5

Morphone 10 mg IV NOW for chest pain. The bottle reads USP 5 mg/mL. How many do you give...

2

A candle on a table ignites nearby draperies. What classification of fire is this? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D E. Class K

A

A nurse takes precautions to prevent undesirable outcomes when administering medications by the IV route. Which of the following actions would require correction in order to prevent an undesirable outcome? a. nurse administers an IVP med via central line with TPN b. the nurse verfies the prescribed dilution and rate of admin so the medication is given over the right time and concentration c. the nurse verifies high alert medications with another nurse. d. the nurse assesses IV site for infiltration and phlebitis prior to giving meds.

A

The primary objective of treating a spinal or neck injury is to: A. Prevent further injury by keeping the spine in a straight line. B. Determine the extent of the injury. C. Move the survivor as quickly as possible to a treatment area. D. Do nothing and wait for professional responders.

A

What is most critical to CERT decision-making? A. Ongoing communication B. Team assignments C. Training in ICS D. Taking care of your neighbors

A

The nurse is preparing to admin a medication via IV Push. which action shosuld the nurse take to ensure patient safety? select all that apply a. check 6 rights b. check compatibility of solutions c. educate the patient on safety concerns d. label the syringe with appropriate info e. rely on memory to determine the rate of admin.

A b c d

A CERT will be doing search and rescue in a lightly damaged three-story office building. What would be an example of a common systematic search pattern the team might use? Select all that apply. A. Right-wall or left-wall B. Over-and-out C. Bottom-up or top-down D. Spiral triangulation E. Through-and-through

A and C

Which of the following statements are true about shock? A. Shock results from the ineffective circulation of blood. B. Remaining in shock can lead to the death of cells, tissues, and organs. C. Slow, steady breathing is one sign of shock. D. In most cases, the signs of shock are immediately apparent. E. Survivor may seem dazed or confused.

A,B,E

The CERT members have arrived at the scene and are ready to work. But before they begin to assist survivors, they need to prepare. Which of the following are basic safety precautions the team should take? A. Avoid hazardous materials. B. Do nothing until professionals arrive. C. Avoid unsafe situations. D. Give their dust masks to survivors. E. Use proper personal protective equipment: helmet, goggles, mask, gloves, sturdy shoes or boots.

A,C,E

What methods could you use to control bleeding? A. Put direct pressure on the wound. B. Elevate the heart above the wound. C. Elevate the wound above the heart. D. Press on the brachial pressure point. E. If still bleeding after 5 to 7 minutes, apply pressure to the femoral pressure point for that leg.

A,C,E

When treating an open fracture, which of the following treatments should be used? A. Place a moist dressing over the bone end B. Realign the bone ends, then apply a splint C. Cover the wound with a sterile dressing D. Irrigate the wound with soapy water E. Splint the fracture without disturbing the wound F. Draw the exposed bone ends back into the tissue

A,C,E

Which of the following treatments are appropriate for a survivor with hypothermia? A. Remove wet clothing B. Massage extremities to increase blood flow C. Wrap the survivor in a warm blanket D. Encourage the survivor to walk around to speed circulation E. Give the survivor cocoa and cookies if conscious and coherent F. Offer the survivor warmed whiskey G. Put the survivor in a place that is sheltered from the weather

A,C,E,G

Which of the following are procedures for sheltering in place? A. Move to an interior room B. Listen to a local or national warning system C. Have water, food, and snacks available D. Create a sheltering-in-place disaster kit

ABC

During an extremely hot day, gasoline-soaked rags in an unventilated shed catch fire. What classification of fire is this? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D E. Class K

B

It's the responsibility of medical treatment area leaders to: A. Choose the best site for the medical treatment area B. Oversee arrangement and assessment of survivors and victims C. Conduct all patient evaluations D. Manage the transport of survivors into the treatment areas

B

What is a CERT member's primary psychological role in a disaster? A. Keep survivors from getting angry or depressed B. Stabilize the scene by stabilizing individuals C. Provide psychological counseling D. Convince survivors that their situation is better than it appears

B

Which action can the nurse safely delegate to the UAP in regards to care of the patient recieving IV Push a. assess site for phlebitis b. report patients statements on coolness at IV site to RN c. Ensure mini-infusion of IV push medications is complete d. obtain pain score from aptient 30 min after morphine

B

A manufacturer's label on a portable fire extinguisher is labeled 3A:40B:C. What is the capacity of this fire extinguisher? Select all that apply. A. 3 gallons for a Class A fire B. 3 ¾ gallons for a Class A Fire C. 4 ¾ gallons for a class B fire D. 40 square feet for a Class B fire E. 40 square feet for a Class C fire

B and D

A portable fire extinguisher with a fire classification rating of ABC can be used to extinguish which of the following fires? Select all that apply. A. Combustible materials B. Electrical equipment C. Flammable liquids D. Ordinary combustibles

B,C,D

Safety is of the utmost importance at a disaster site. Select the items that a CERT member should use as safety precautions during disaster medical operations. A. Plastic sheeting B. Non-latex gloves C. Duct tape D. Masks E. Sterile hypodermic needles F. Hydrogen peroxide G. Goggles

B,D,G

A tanker truck has crashed and spilled an unknown hazardous material across the highway. Where should you go to safely call 911? A. Inside your car, with the doors shut and the windows rolled up. B. The nearest highway exit C. Uphill and upwind from the spill D. The cabin of the overturned truck, after checking the driver for injuries

C

After a disaster, when CERT members respond to survivors in their immediate area before professional responders arrive, their first priority will be to: A. Triage survivors and treat those with life-threatening conditions B. Organize disaster treatment areas C. Make sure they are wearing the appropriate safety equipment D. Keep onlookers away from the survivors

C

After cleaning a wound and controlling bleeding, you should: A. Leave the wound to air-dry B. Apply an antibiotic spray, then bandage the wound. C. Apply a sterile dressing and clean bandage D. Apply ice to prevent future bleeding

C

Chemical or radiological materials are especially hazardous to people in the immediate vicinity, because these materials easily contaminate clothes and skin and can cause permanent damage. If you find that you have been exposed to these materials, what should you do? A. Douse yourself with the nearest source of water, and then blot dry. B. Call 911 immediately to inform emergency responders of the location and nature of the disaster. C. Leave the contaminated area immediately, get upwind and uphill from the hazard, and wait for professional responders. D. Run uphill and upwind, and tell everyone else in the area to do the same.

C

Electrical power lines felled by a tree are lying across a roof, which catches on fire. What classification of fire is this? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D E. Class K

C

What is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious or semiconscious person? A. Vomit B. Blood C. Tongue D. A small object

C

Magnesium supplies in a factory ignite when fire spreads from a wastepaper fire. What classification of fire is this? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D E. Class K

D

The goal of triage is to: A. Decide which CERT members will treat which survivors. B. Make sure that the workload is spread evenly among the rescuers. C. Ensure an even flow of survivors to the patient treatment areas. D. Identify and treat survivors who are "Immediates" as rapidly as possible.

D

Accumulated residue of cooking oil ignites in the hood above the commercial range in a restaurant. What classification of fire is this? A. Class A B. Class B C. Class C D. Class D E. Class K

E

Which of the following might be an example of a weapon of mass destruction (WMD)? Select all that apply. Remember, there are many different types of WMDs. A. Sarin gas B. Chlorine gas C. Radioactive iodine D. The Ebola virus E. A nuclear blast F. Agent Orange

all

A CERT activates in response to a tornado that dealt major damage to the neighborhood. What should CERT members assume as they prepare to deal with the medical needs of the survivors ? A. Disasters often cause trauma-related injuries. B. Local medical resources may be overwhelmed or delayed in responding. C. CERT members must wait for professional responders before dealing with any life-threatening injuries. D. Survivors of the incident will be the first source of help for the injured and need to know what to do to help.

all of the above

CERT members are qualified to respond to terrorist incidents after completing this training and the classroom training.

false

CERT requires volunteers to be extensively trained so that can take the place of emergency responders.

false

When response resources are limited, emergency service usually convert to a first-come, first-served basis for deplolying personnel.

false