1. CERT member Gina is treating a burn victim. Particles of the victim's clothing have adhered to the burn. What should Gina do?

a) Gently pull the adhered particles of clothing away from the burn
b) Irrigate the burn with potable water to loosen the adhered particles of clothing
c) Leave the adhered particles of clothing in place
d) Apply an antiseptic ointment on top of the adhered particles of clothing
2. Emergency treatment for a third-degree burn includes:

a) Packing the wound in ice
b) Covering the wound with antiseptic ointment
c) Covering the wound loosely with a sterile dressing
3. Assessment of victim injuries should be conducted in a systematic order from:

a) The back to the front
b) The left side to the right
c) The head to the toes
d) External to internal injuries
4. CERT members should use fresh gloves for each patient they treat. When a sufficient supply of gloves is not available, CERTs should:

a) Change gloves only if they come into contact with body fluids
b) Pour hydrogen peroxide over hands after treating each patient
c) Sterilize gloves between patients using 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
5. A clearly marked __________________ helps responders efficiently treat victims.

a) CERT command post
b) Map
c) Medical treatment area
d) Fence
6. To protect themselves against fluid-borne diseases, CERT members should:

a) Wear a mask, exam gloves, and goggles
b) Isolate each victim in a separate treatment area
c) Disinfect every wound with hydrogen peroxide
d) Wash their hands for a minimum of 5 seconds
7. A CERT member's main objective when treating victims with suspected head, neck, or spinal injuries is to:

a) Move the victim as quickly as possible
b) Keep the spine in a straight line
c) Allow free movement of the neck and spine
d) Minimize swelling with the use of ice packs
8. Connie and Deb are CERT buddies who are assisting with disaster medical operations. All victims in the area have been triaged and treated for any life-threatening injuries. What should Connie and Deb do next?

a) Treat the next priority victims
b) Begin head-to-toe victim assessments
c) Disinfect the medical treatment area
d) Collect contact information to notify relatives of victims who have died
9. At the medical treatment site, patients should be positioned:

a) In a semi-circle
b) At least 10 feet apart
c) In a head-to-toe configuration
10. All victims who have third-degree burns should also be treated for which one of the following conditions?

a) Shock
b) Obstructed airway
c) Vicarious trauma
d) Hypothermia
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