EAB5408 Briefing Quiz

What is a disaster?

• When your phone dies at 1% and you forgot your charger.

• Any event that makes people panic and scream dramatically.

• An event so big that normal emergency services need extra help.

• Monday mornings at the hospital.

Why do we prepare for disasters?

• So we don’t all run around like headless chickens when one happens.

• To make sure superheroes aren’t the only ones saving the day.

• To organize response efforts and save more lives.

• Because disaster movies make it look cool.

In a disaster, what does triage do?

• Sorts patients based on how serious their condition is, like a VIP line at a concert.

• Lets the loudest people get treated first.

• Sends everyone to the hospital, no matter what.

• Decides who gets the best hospital snacks first.

Who is responsible for helping in a disaster?

• Only doctors, nurses, and that one person who always knows what to do.

• Just superheroes and movie action stars.

• A whole team of medical staff, emergency responders, and trained volunteers.

• Your neighbor who thinks they can fix everything with duct tape.

What’s the first thing you should do in a disaster?

• Pull out your phone and start a livestream.

• Call for emergency help and make sure you’re safe before assisting others.

• Run in dramatically, screaming, “I got this!”

• Assume it’s a movie set and ask for an autograph.