The Mcgraw-hill Companies Emergency Services! Trivia Quiz

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Are you Ready? Have you been reviewing your emergency plans this month? Take our quiz! Use the information available on the Ready The McGraw-Hill Companies Web site, and the Global Corporate Security Pandemic Flu site, along with the information provided to you during Global Preparedness Month.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Flu: How long should you stay home from work after being sick with flu or flu-like symptoms?

    • A.

      Until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

    • B.

      Until you have been fever-free for at least 48 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.

    • C.

      Until you have submitted a note from your doctor to Human Resources, stating you are free of symptoms.

    Correct Answer
    A. Until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
    Explanation
    Correct answer: a. The Corporation doesn’t require a doctor’s note for absence unless you are out for an extended sick leave. The CDC and WHO note that you can return to work or school 24 hours after being fever-free.

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  • 2. 

    Does the seasonal flu vaccine help stem the spread of H1N1?

    • A.

      Yes, the seasonal flu vaccine will help combat H1N1.

    • B.

      No, the seasonal flu does not protect against the H1N1 strain

    Correct Answer
    B. No, the seasonal flu does not protect against the H1N1 strain
    Explanation
    Correct answer: b. A vaccine exists to help prevent the spread of H1N1, but it differs from the seasonal flu vaccine.

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  • 3. 

    Ready at Home:   Why do you need an out-of-state or out-of-region contact as you and your family create your emergency plan?

    • A.

      Their home will serve as your family’s meeting place.

    • B.

      If my loved ones and I are separated and local phone circuits are busy, it might be easier to make long-distance contacts.

    Correct Answer
    B. If my loved ones and I are separated and local phone circuits are busy, it might be easier to make long-distance contacts.
    Explanation
    Correct answer: b. An out-of-state meeting place would be too far, but a contact would be vital if local circuits are busy.

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  • 4. 

    Your emergency supplies should consist of:

    • A.

      A drawer with flashlights and batteries, bottled water in the basement and a first-aid kit in the bathroom.

    • B.

      A bin with flashlights and batteries, bottled water, canned foods and a first-aid kit.

    • C.

      Water to last three days, a battery-powered radio and flashlights with extra batteries; non-perishable foods; a first-aid kit; extra medications; and a portable "go" bag at home and in the car.

    Correct Answer
    C. Water to last three days, a battery-powered radio and flashlights with extra batteries; non-perishable foods; a first-aid kit; extra medications; and a portable "go" bag at home and in the car.
    Explanation
    Correct answer: c. For additional items that help you stay prepared, visit Ready at Home.

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  • 5. 

    Ready at Work:   Where can you find up to date information on your location’s emergency planning efforts?

    • A.

      In the directory of emergency response plans by location on the Intranet.

    • B.

      Ask your office location’s security desk.

    • C.

      On the bulletin board in our office’s pantry/kitchen.

    Correct Answer
    A. In the directory of emergency response plans by location on the Intranet.
    Explanation
    Correct answer: a. ERPs can be found by office location on the Global Corporate Security Intranet.

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  • 6. 

    The first 15 minutes of an emergency is vital. Beyond staying calm, the first thing you should do is:

    • A.

      Call The McGraw-Hill Companies Incident Notification Line at 866-810-0436 if the incident has not yet been reported.

    • B.

      Listen for instructions from the Emergency Response Team on evacuation, shelter-in-place, or finding a safe haven.

    • C.

      Find a buddy.

    • D.

      All of the above.

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above.

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