CERT SKILLS-HOSA EXAM
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
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Main Signs of Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Rapid and shallow Breathing
Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze my hand"
Shock Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Breathing: Note if rapid and shallow (more than
30 breathes/minute)
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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community Emergency Response Teams
, What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Assigns
Responsibility to organizations and individuals for carrying out specific actions (e.g the fire
department)
2. Sets forth lines of authority: shows how actions will be coordinated
3. Described how property and personal will be protected
4. Identifies personnel, equipment, supplies, adn other resources avaliable
3 Types of Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Natural (i.e Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
Important Elements of Disaster Preparedness - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Having the skills to
evaluate the situation quickly
2. Having a family disaster plan + drilling the plan
3. Assembling supplies in multiple locations
4. Reducing the impact of hazards through mitigation
5. Participating in training and volnetteer programs
Protective Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Assess Situation
2. Decide to stay or change locations
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
whistle; yelling should be a last resort)
5. Remove contaminants (Wash with soap and water starting and head and working toward the
feet)
6. Practice good hygene
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ LATEST UPDATE
100% GUARANTEED PASS
Main Signs of Shock - CORRECT ANSWER-Rapid and shallow Breathing
Capillary refill of greater than 2 seconds
Failure to follow simple commands like "squeeze my hand"
Shock Procedure - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Breathing: Note if rapid and shallow (more than
30 breathes/minute)
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) - CORRECT ANSWER-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 - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Community Emergency Response Teams
, What is an Emergency Operations Plan's (EOP) purpose? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Assigns
Responsibility to organizations and individuals for carrying out specific actions (e.g the fire
department)
2. Sets forth lines of authority: shows how actions will be coordinated
3. Described how property and personal will be protected
4. Identifies personnel, equipment, supplies, adn other resources avaliable
3 Types of Disasters - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Natural (i.e Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
Important Elements of Disaster Preparedness - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Having the skills to
evaluate the situation quickly
2. Having a family disaster plan + drilling the plan
3. Assembling supplies in multiple locations
4. Reducing the impact of hazards through mitigation
5. Participating in training and volnetteer programs
Protective Actions - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Assess Situation
2. Decide to stay or change locations
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
whistle; yelling should be a last resort)
5. Remove contaminants (Wash with soap and water starting and head and working toward the
feet)
6. Practice good hygene
