NSC Emergency Preparedness 3

Question 1

What is 'go bag' or 'bug-out bag' primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Quickly evacuating with essential supplies for 72 hours

Answer

A go bag is a pre-packed kit with essential supplies designed to support a person for approximately 72 hours during an evacuation.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of the Incident Command System (ICS)?

Accepted Answer

To provide a standardized command structure for emergency response

Answer

ICS provides a standardized, hierarchical command structure that allows multiple agencies to coordinate emergency response effectively.

Question 3

During a power outage lasting more than four hours, which of the following refrigerated foods should be discarded?

Accepted Answer

Meat, poultry, and seafood

Answer

Meat, poultry, and seafood should be discarded after a power outage of four hours or more because they reach unsafe temperatures quickly.

Question 4

What should you do FIRST if a coworker suffers a severe allergic reaction and loses consciousness?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately

Answer

Calling 911 is the immediate priority for anaphylaxis with loss of consciousness, as this is a life-threatening emergency requiring advanced medical care.

Question 5

In a multiple-casualty incident, what does triaging victims help responders determine?

Accepted Answer

Who needs immediate treatment versus who can wait

Answer

Triage helps responders prioritize treatment by quickly categorizing casualties according to the severity of their injuries.

NSC Practice Test

NSC Practice Test

NSC Emergency Preparedness 3