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First Aid and Emergency Response Flashcards

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  1. An inmate is found unresponsive and not breathing normally. After calling for help, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR?

    Answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths

    Current AHA guidelines recommend 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.

  2. When using an AED on an inmate, you should pause CPR to deliver a shock and then:

    Answer: Immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions

    After AED shock delivery, immediately resume CPR beginning with chest compressions to maintain circulation.

  3. A corrections officer responds to a cell where an inmate has a severe laceration on the forearm with heavy bleeding. The first action should be to:

    Answer: Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand

    Direct pressure is the primary and immediate method to control bleeding before considering other interventions.

  4. Which sign is most consistent with a tension pneumothorax in an inmate who has suffered blunt chest trauma?

    Answer: Tracheal deviation away from the injured side

    Tension pneumothorax causes mediastinal shift, pushing the trachea away from the side of air accumulation.

  5. During a mass casualty incident in a correctional facility, the START triage system categorizes an inmate with a respiratory rate of 8 breaths per minute as:

    Answer: Immediate (red)

    In START triage, respirations below 10 or above 30 per minute classify the victim as Immediate (red tag).

  6. An inmate reports crushing chest pain radiating to the left arm. While awaiting EMS, which position is generally most appropriate?

    Answer: Semi-reclined at 45 degrees if the inmate is comfortable

    A semi-reclined (Fowler's) position reduces cardiac workload and eases breathing for suspected cardiac events.

  7. A corrections officer suspects an inmate has an opioid overdose. The facility has naloxone available. When should naloxone be administered?

    Answer: Whenever opioid overdose is suspected, following facility protocol

    Naloxone should be administered promptly when opioid overdose is suspected per facility protocol, as delay risks death.