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Community resources-Police,Ambulance services,Voluntary agencies – local, state, national and international.

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You arrive at the scene of a car crash. What is the primary role of the police that is essential before you can safely administer first aid?

[a] To immediately start treating injured victims.

[b] To direct traffic around the incident.

[c] To secure the scene and make it safe from hazards like traffic and fire.

[d] To gather insurance information from the drivers involved.

What is the most critical piece of information you must provide to an emergency dispatcher when calling for an ambulance?

[a] The patient's name and age.

[b] Your exact location.

[c] A detailed description of the injury.

[d] Your relationship to the patient.

Which service is a hallmark of The American Red Cross's contribution to community and national emergencies?

[a] Law enforcement and crime scene investigation.

[b] Advanced life support and patient transport.

[c] Managing the nation's blood supply and providing disaster relief.

[d] Setting government policy for disaster response.

A local community group trained to provide immediate, basic assistance to their neighbors after a disaster until professional responders arrive is known as a:

[a] Paramedic team.

[b] Police auxiliary unit.

[c] Local government council.

[d] Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement often works in conflict zones. Its ability to do so is based on the core principle of:

[a] Superiority, ensuring their teams have the best equipment.

[b] Neutrality, meaning they do not take sides in hostilities.

[c] Profitability, charging for services to fund operations.

[d] Exclusivity, only helping citizens of certain countries.

You are performing CPR on a victim when the ambulance service (paramedics) arrives. What should you do?

[a] Stop immediately and let them take over.

[b] Move the patient to the ambulance yourself.

[c] Ask the family what they want you to do.

[d] Continue CPR and follow their instructions, providing a report of what happened.

In addition to calling for an ambulance, which other community resource is essential to call for a medical emergency involving a violent or threatening person?

[a] The fire department.

[b] The American Red Cross.

[c] The police department.

[d] The local news station.

Following a major hurricane, a local church opens its doors to provide meals and temporary lodging for displaced families. This is an example of a:

[a] Government-mandated shelter.

[b] Local voluntary agency.

[c] National Guard operation.

[d] For-profit relief service.

What is the primary role of a state's Department of Health during a widespread health crisis, such as a foodborne illness outbreak?

[a] To arrest the individuals responsible.

[b] To provide financial compensation to victims.

[c] To coordinate investigation, track the outbreak, and issue public health warnings.

[d] To deliver food and water to affected households.

The main difference between the services provided by an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and a Paramedic is that:

[a] EMTs are volunteers, while Paramedics are paid professionals.

[b] Only EMTs are allowed to drive the ambulance.

[c] There is no difference in the level of care.

[d] Paramedics have more advanced training and can perform more invasive procedures.

You find an injured person at what appears to be a crime scene. While providing first aid, what must you be mindful of for the police investigation?

[a] Taking photos of the scene for your own records.

[b] Cleaning the area around the victim to make it neat.

[c] Avoiding unnecessary movement of objects and preserving evidence.

[d] Questioning witnesses about what they saw.

Which international voluntary agency, part of a global network, responds to disasters and health crises around the world, often at the request of the affected nation?

[a] The US Peace Corps

[b] Doctors Without Borders

[c] The United Nations (UN)

[d] The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

Besides disaster relief, what is another major community service provided nationally by The American Red Cross?

[a] Highway patrol and traffic enforcement.

[b] Health and safety training, such as CPR and first aid.

[c] Building code enforcement and inspection.

[d] Water purification and sanitation services.

An emergency dispatcher giving you CPR instructions over the phone is providing:

[a] A medical diagnosis.

[b] A personal opinion.

[c] Pre-arrival instructions.

[d] A legal waiver of liability.

When should you call the non-emergency police line instead of an emergency number like 9-1-1?

[a] To report a house fire that is just starting.

[b] To report a person who is unconscious.

[c] To report a past event, like a stolen bicycle, with no immediate danger.

[d] To report a suspicious person currently looking into cars on your street.

The Salvation Army is a voluntary agency often seen at disaster scenes. What is their primary role?

[a] To provide advanced medical care.

[b] To conduct search and rescue operations.

[c] To manage the overall disaster response.

[d] To provide food, hydration, and emotional/spiritual care to victims and responders.

During a large disaster, multiple agencies (police, fire, ambulance, voluntary groups) respond. This multi-agency response is typically managed using a:

[a] Democratic voting system.

[b] System where the first agency on scene is in charge of everything.

[c] Standardized Incident Command System (ICS).

[d] System where each agency works independently.

Which phone number is a widely available US resource for connecting to local community services and non-emergency help, such as finding a food bank or mental health support?

[a] 9-1-1

[b] 4-1-1

[c] 2-1-1

[d] 3-1-1

How are most national and international voluntary agencies, like The Red Cross, primarily funded?

[a] Through government taxes.

[b] By charging victims for services.

[c] Through voluntary public donations and grants.

[d] By selling stocks on the open market.

A key role for the local police department in a missing person search is to:

[a] Provide food and water for the searchers.

[b] Coordinate the official search effort and investigate the circumstances.

[c] Provide medical care to the missing person when found.

[d] Offer counseling to the family.

An ambulance is transporting a critically ill patient to the hospital. How do police often assist?

[a] By following behind the ambulance to the hospital.

[b] By providing a traffic escort to clear intersections.

[c] By radioing the hospital with patient information.

[d] By helping to lift the patient into the ambulance.

Which community resource is responsible for investigating the cause of a suspicious fire?

[a] The American Red Cross.

[b] The hospital emergency department.

[c] The police department.

[d] The fire department's arson investigation unit.

The term "first responders" generally refers to:

[a] Only the doctors at the hospital.

[b] Only volunteer agencies.

[c] The first professionally trained personnel to arrive at an emergency scene, like police, fire, and EMS.

[d] The first bystander who helps a victim.

A person needs help but does not speak English. The 9-1-1 dispatcher can access which crucial resource?

[a] A dictionary of foreign languages.

[b] A list of local community centers.

[c] A language translation service.

[d] The local university's language department.

The primary mission of ambulance services is to:

[a] Provide transportation for non-emergency doctor visits.

[b] Provide pre-hospital medical care and transport for the sick and injured.

[c] Enforce traffic laws related to emergency vehicles.

[d] Offer free health screenings to the community.