HOSA CERT EXAM COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS STUDENT ASSOCIATION
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Class A Fire
Answer: Ordinary combustibles
Examples: Wood, Paper, Furniture
◉ Class B Fires
Answer: Flammable liquids
Examples: Grease
◉ Class C Fires
Answer: Usually involve live electrical equipment and typically occur
in motors, switches, cords, circuits, and wiring.
◉ Class D Fires
Answer: Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium,
titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.
◉ Class K Fires
Answer: Kitchen Fires
,◉ What does PMS stand for?
Answer: Pulse, Movement, Sensation
-Used in Head to Toe
-Used to assess shock in cases
◉ Three main killers?
Answer: Bleeding, Breathing, Shock
-Will always looks for those when assessing a patient
◉ What should you never say to a patient?
Answer: -This won't hurt
-You'll be okay
-It's in God's will...
-I know how you feel
-You are fine
◉ What are some things you can say to a patient?
Answer: -I am doing the best I can
-How are you feeling?
-What can I do?
-Is there someone I can help you with?
, ◉ #1 Rule for CERT?
Answer: Rescuer safety first!
-Always ensure your safety before you help others
◉ What things can you use to stop bleeding?
Answer: Best case scenario - Sterile gauze 4x4
If there is none around:
-Bandanas
-Shirts
-Pant legs
-Cloth
◉ How big of a fire can CERT fight?
Answer: Around the size of a school or house garbage can
- Not the size of a dumpster
- Use your best judgment
◉ What is the act of triaging include?
Answer: Assessing, treating, and sorting patients based on their
injuries.
OCCUPATIONS STUDENT ASSOCIATION
STUDY GUIDE 2026
◉ Class A Fire
Answer: Ordinary combustibles
Examples: Wood, Paper, Furniture
◉ Class B Fires
Answer: Flammable liquids
Examples: Grease
◉ Class C Fires
Answer: Usually involve live electrical equipment and typically occur
in motors, switches, cords, circuits, and wiring.
◉ Class D Fires
Answer: Fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium,
titanium, zirconium, sodium, and potassium.
◉ Class K Fires
Answer: Kitchen Fires
,◉ What does PMS stand for?
Answer: Pulse, Movement, Sensation
-Used in Head to Toe
-Used to assess shock in cases
◉ Three main killers?
Answer: Bleeding, Breathing, Shock
-Will always looks for those when assessing a patient
◉ What should you never say to a patient?
Answer: -This won't hurt
-You'll be okay
-It's in God's will...
-I know how you feel
-You are fine
◉ What are some things you can say to a patient?
Answer: -I am doing the best I can
-How are you feeling?
-What can I do?
-Is there someone I can help you with?
, ◉ #1 Rule for CERT?
Answer: Rescuer safety first!
-Always ensure your safety before you help others
◉ What things can you use to stop bleeding?
Answer: Best case scenario - Sterile gauze 4x4
If there is none around:
-Bandanas
-Shirts
-Pant legs
-Cloth
◉ How big of a fire can CERT fight?
Answer: Around the size of a school or house garbage can
- Not the size of a dumpster
- Use your best judgment
◉ What is the act of triaging include?
Answer: Assessing, treating, and sorting patients based on their
injuries.
