Environmental Emergencies Test Name (First, Last)*Email address* Employer*1. Which of the following are environmental hazards for which you must be prepared?* Water shortage, heat failure and power outages Fire, poison and tornadoes Floods, winter storms and lightening All of the above 2. Charcoal fires, burners or grills must be used outdoors, never inside* True False 3. When reporting an emergency by telephone, you should:* Describe the situation Talk slowly and clearly Give the address. Hang up after you’ve been told to do so All of the above 4. The wrong treatment for a poison victim is often more dangerous than none.* True False 5. The first step when someone is poisoned is:* Make them vomit Call the Poison Control Center Give them milk or water Call the police 6. A tornado watch means that a tornado is possible.* True False 7. When you hear a tornado warning, the first action you would do is to take cover immediately, preferably in a basement or windowless room.* True False 8. Your first precaution in preparing for possible winter storms is:* Avoid going outside Keep posted on weather conditions through TV, radio and newspapers. If you must drive, drive slowly Turn the heat up to 80 degrees F. None of the above. 9. During a power outage, you should do all of the following except:* Wear layers of clothes to stay warm. Keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut to avoid thawing. Use a candle Transfer food that will be used quickly to a cooler to avoid opening the refrigerator. 10. Staff must be prepared to prevent and/or treat which of the following cold weather conditions?* Hypothermia (very low body temperature) Hyperthermia Frostbite Hypertension A and C 11. Individuals may smoke any place in their home that they want, staff can only smoke in designated areas.* True False 12. Which of the following actions should not be taken when evacuating during a fire* Keep low Open all doors for easy exiting Cover mouth/nose with wet cloth Take the fire extinguisher with you.
