ASO Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

During a medical emergency, a victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the correct sequence to begin CPR?

Accepted Answer

Call for help, then start chest compressions at 100-120 per minute

Answer

Current CPR guidelines call for activating emergency services first, then beginning chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.

Question 2

A fire breaks out in a storage room. The security officer's FIRST priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm and notify occupants

Answer

Life safety takes priority — activating the alarm and alerting occupants ensures the greatest number of people can evacuate safely.

Question 3

Which triage color tag indicates a victim who is deceased or has injuries incompatible with survival?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

In the START triage system, black tags are assigned to victims who are deceased or whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely.

Question 4

A hazardous material spill occurs at the facility entrance. The officer's immediate action should be to:

Accepted Answer

Evacuate the immediate area and establish a safety perimeter

Answer

Officers must prioritize personal safety and public protection by evacuating the area and establishing a perimeter until qualified hazmat personnel arrive.

Question 5

When communicating during an emergency, what radio practice helps ensure the message was received correctly?

Accepted Answer

Asking the recipient to repeat the message back

Answer

Read-back confirmation (asking the recipient to repeat critical information) verifies the message was received and understood accurately.

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(ASO) Armed Security Officer Certification Practice Test

ASO Emergency Response Procedures 2