ACT 235 Emergency Response 5

Question 1

An officer responds to an active threat and encounters a subject who appears shot but is still moving erratically. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Maintain cover, give verbal commands, and assess the threat level before approaching

Answer

A wounded and erratic subject may still pose a deadly threat; maintaining cover and issuing commands establishes control before closing distance.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of hypovolemic shock following a gunshot wound that an officer should recognize?

Accepted Answer

Pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse

Answer

Hypovolemic shock from blood loss produces pale, cool, clammy skin and a rapid, weak pulse as the body compensates for reduced circulating volume.

Question 3

When writing an incident report following a use-of-force event, an officer should:

Accepted Answer

Document only the facts observed and articulate the specific threat that justified each action taken

Answer

Incident reports must be factual, objective, and articulate the specific threat perception that justified the use of force at each moment.

Question 4

What is the correct recovery position for an unconscious but breathing gunshot victim with no suspected spinal injury?

Accepted Answer

Lateral recumbent (on the side) with the wounded side down if possible

Answer

The lateral recumbent (recovery) position prevents airway obstruction from vomit or blood while placing pressure on the wound to reduce blood loss.

Question 5

An ACT 235 officer must notify which authority after any firearm discharge in the course of duty?

Accepted Answer

Their employing agency and comply with all agency reporting protocols and applicable law

Answer

Pennsylvania law and agency policy require immediate notification of supervisors and compliance with all applicable reporting protocols after any on-duty discharge.

ACT Practice Test

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ACT 235 Emergency Response 5