CERT SKILLS-HOSA
3 evaluations for shock - ANS - 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.
3 main methods to control bleeding - ANS - -direct pressure
-elevation
-pressure points
3 triaging steps (ABS) - ANS - Airway
Bleeding
Shock
3 Types of Disasters - ANS - 1. Natural (i.e Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
4 triage categories - ANS - Immediate (I)-red tag, life-threatening
Delayed (D)-yellow tag, can wait but requires professional help
Minor (M)-green tag, can walk
Dead (D)- Black tag
5 Main Functions of Disaster Medical Operations - ANS - Triage
Transport
Treatment
Morgue
Supply
Biological Weapons - ANS - Found in nature and can also be manufactured
Exposed through:
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Absorption
Considered high risk
, Blanket Carry - ANS - 1. Position the survivor in the middle of a blanket (use the "log rolling"
technique)
2. With three rescuers on each side, the lead person calls out "Ready to lift on the count of
three: one two three" and the team lifts in unison
Must Lift and Lower in Unison
Blanket Drag - ANS - 1. Wrap in blanket
2. Grasp one end of the blanket
3. Drag
Bleach to Water ratios - ANS - Do not use perfumed bleach!
1 quart of water = 2 drops of bleach
1 gallon of water = 8 drops of bleach
5 gallons of water = 1/2 teaspoon of bleach
Let the water stand for 30 mins after adding bleach
Blue quadrant - ANS - Health hazard
CERT Size up Steps - ANS - 1. Gather Facts
2. Asses and communicate damage
3. Consider probabilities
4. Assess your own situation
5. Establish priorities
6. Make decisions
7. Develop a plan of action
8. Take action
9. Evaluate progress
CERTs must wear - ANS - - Helmet
- Saftey Goggles or Glasses
- N95 Mask (Dust Mask)
- Gloves (non-latex exam)
- Sturdy Shoes or Boots
CERTs role in disaster response - ANS - They respond in the period immediately are a disaster
when response resources are overwhelmed or delayed
CERTs role in fire - ANS - - Extinguishing small fires
- Preventing additional fires by removing fuel sources
- Shutting off utilities
- Assisting with evacuations
Chair Carry - ANS - Rescuer 1:
Cross the hands of the survivor and grab the back of the chair
3 evaluations for shock - ANS - 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.
3 main methods to control bleeding - ANS - -direct pressure
-elevation
-pressure points
3 triaging steps (ABS) - ANS - Airway
Bleeding
Shock
3 Types of Disasters - ANS - 1. Natural (i.e Hurricane)
2. Technological (i.e Hazardous material spill)
3. Intentional (i.e Terrorism)
4 triage categories - ANS - Immediate (I)-red tag, life-threatening
Delayed (D)-yellow tag, can wait but requires professional help
Minor (M)-green tag, can walk
Dead (D)- Black tag
5 Main Functions of Disaster Medical Operations - ANS - Triage
Transport
Treatment
Morgue
Supply
Biological Weapons - ANS - Found in nature and can also be manufactured
Exposed through:
- Inhalation
- Ingestion
- Absorption
Considered high risk
, Blanket Carry - ANS - 1. Position the survivor in the middle of a blanket (use the "log rolling"
technique)
2. With three rescuers on each side, the lead person calls out "Ready to lift on the count of
three: one two three" and the team lifts in unison
Must Lift and Lower in Unison
Blanket Drag - ANS - 1. Wrap in blanket
2. Grasp one end of the blanket
3. Drag
Bleach to Water ratios - ANS - Do not use perfumed bleach!
1 quart of water = 2 drops of bleach
1 gallon of water = 8 drops of bleach
5 gallons of water = 1/2 teaspoon of bleach
Let the water stand for 30 mins after adding bleach
Blue quadrant - ANS - Health hazard
CERT Size up Steps - ANS - 1. Gather Facts
2. Asses and communicate damage
3. Consider probabilities
4. Assess your own situation
5. Establish priorities
6. Make decisions
7. Develop a plan of action
8. Take action
9. Evaluate progress
CERTs must wear - ANS - - Helmet
- Saftey Goggles or Glasses
- N95 Mask (Dust Mask)
- Gloves (non-latex exam)
- Sturdy Shoes or Boots
CERTs role in disaster response - ANS - They respond in the period immediately are a disaster
when response resources are overwhelmed or delayed
CERTs role in fire - ANS - - Extinguishing small fires
- Preventing additional fires by removing fuel sources
- Shutting off utilities
- Assisting with evacuations
Chair Carry - ANS - Rescuer 1:
Cross the hands of the survivor and grab the back of the chair
