FINAL EXAM IS-317 INTRODUCTION TO
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAMS (CERT) LATEST AND COMPLETE
VERSION WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
"Kelly is the first member of her CERT to arrive at its predetermined staging area after a
damaging wind storm struck her community. What role does Kelly now assume within her
CERT? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Incident Commander"
"Which of the following is an effective strategy for eliminating or reducing potential fire hazards
in the home and workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Store flammable liquids away from heat
sources."
"The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond placard: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Indicates that hazardous materials are stored in the building"
"A clearly marked __________________ helps responders efficiently treat survivors. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Medical treatment area"
"To indicate the results of triage, every person receives a: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tag that
indicates whether the person requires immediate treatment, can receive delayed treatment,
has only minor injuries, or is dead"
"Fires are classified according to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> The type of fuel feeding the fire"
"Which of the following will extinguish a Class A, B, or C fire? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Dry chemical
extinguisher"
"During a disaster, survivors and helpers may experience disaster-related stress. Measures that
CERT members can take to protect themselves from vicarious trauma include recognizing signs
of trauma in themselves and taking breaks. Which of the following is another measure that
CERT members can take to prevent vicarious trauma? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Don't over-identify
with the survivors of the incident"
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, "A CERT member's main objective when treating survivors with suspected head, neck, or spinal
injuries is to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Keep the spine in a straight line"
"Connie and Deb are CERT buddies who are assisting with disaster medical operations. All
survivors in the area have been triaged and treated for any life-threatening injuries. What
should Connie and Deb do next? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Begin head-to-toe survivor assessments"
"Assessment of survivor injuries should be conducted in a systematic order from: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The head to the toes"
"When leveraging a heavy object to remove a survivor, remember to: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Stabilize the object with cribbing as you go"
"CERT members responding to an incident suspect that they have been contaminated by
exposure to a chemical agent. They follow the basic self-decontamination procedures to reduce
their risk of injury and limit their exposure to the chemical. What should they do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Stay out of contaminated area and wait for professional responders to
conduct formal decontamination"
"CERT member Gina is treating a burn survivor. Particles of the person's clothing have adhered
to the burn. What should Gina do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Leave the adhered particles of clothing
in place"
"How does assessment of structural damage during sizeup affect search and rescue operations?
- CORRECT ANSWER=> The CERT mission changes, depending on whether the damage is light,
moderate, or heavy"
"The three life-threatening conditions that always get first priority are obstructed airway,
excessive bleeding, and: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shock"
"All CERT decisions are made with what key question in mind? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Is it safe for
CERT members to attempt this task?"
"All survivors who have third-degree burns should also be treated for which one of the following
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shock"
"Bill and Madison are CERT members who are helping with disaster medical operations. They're
using personal protective equipment, including exam gloves. However, there aren't enough
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAMS (CERT) LATEST AND COMPLETE
VERSION WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
"Kelly is the first member of her CERT to arrive at its predetermined staging area after a
damaging wind storm struck her community. What role does Kelly now assume within her
CERT? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Incident Commander"
"Which of the following is an effective strategy for eliminating or reducing potential fire hazards
in the home and workplace? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Store flammable liquids away from heat
sources."
"The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 704 Diamond placard: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Indicates that hazardous materials are stored in the building"
"A clearly marked __________________ helps responders efficiently treat survivors. - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Medical treatment area"
"To indicate the results of triage, every person receives a: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Tag that
indicates whether the person requires immediate treatment, can receive delayed treatment,
has only minor injuries, or is dead"
"Fires are classified according to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> The type of fuel feeding the fire"
"Which of the following will extinguish a Class A, B, or C fire? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Dry chemical
extinguisher"
"During a disaster, survivors and helpers may experience disaster-related stress. Measures that
CERT members can take to protect themselves from vicarious trauma include recognizing signs
of trauma in themselves and taking breaks. Which of the following is another measure that
CERT members can take to prevent vicarious trauma? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Don't over-identify
with the survivors of the incident"
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, "A CERT member's main objective when treating survivors with suspected head, neck, or spinal
injuries is to: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Keep the spine in a straight line"
"Connie and Deb are CERT buddies who are assisting with disaster medical operations. All
survivors in the area have been triaged and treated for any life-threatening injuries. What
should Connie and Deb do next? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Begin head-to-toe survivor assessments"
"Assessment of survivor injuries should be conducted in a systematic order from: - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The head to the toes"
"When leveraging a heavy object to remove a survivor, remember to: - CORRECT ANSWER=>
Stabilize the object with cribbing as you go"
"CERT members responding to an incident suspect that they have been contaminated by
exposure to a chemical agent. They follow the basic self-decontamination procedures to reduce
their risk of injury and limit their exposure to the chemical. What should they do next? -
CORRECT ANSWER=> Stay out of contaminated area and wait for professional responders to
conduct formal decontamination"
"CERT member Gina is treating a burn survivor. Particles of the person's clothing have adhered
to the burn. What should Gina do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Leave the adhered particles of clothing
in place"
"How does assessment of structural damage during sizeup affect search and rescue operations?
- CORRECT ANSWER=> The CERT mission changes, depending on whether the damage is light,
moderate, or heavy"
"The three life-threatening conditions that always get first priority are obstructed airway,
excessive bleeding, and: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shock"
"All CERT decisions are made with what key question in mind? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Is it safe for
CERT members to attempt this task?"
"All survivors who have third-degree burns should also be treated for which one of the following
conditions? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Shock"
"Bill and Madison are CERT members who are helping with disaster medical operations. They're
using personal protective equipment, including exam gloves. However, there aren't enough
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