CCO First Aid and Emergency Response 2

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

30 compressions to 2 breaths

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15 compressions to 2 breaths

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20 compressions to 1 breath

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10 compressions to 1 breath

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Immediately resume CPR starting with chest compressions

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Wait 2 minutes before resuming CPR

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Check for a pulse for at least 30 seconds

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Deliver a second shock before resuming compressions

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Apply direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand

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Apply a tourniquet above the wound

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Elevate the arm above heart level before doing anything else

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Irrigate the wound with water to remove contamination

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Tracheal deviation away from the injured side

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Flushed skin and high blood pressure

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Bilateral lung sounds with rapid breathing

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Bradycardia and low-grade fever

Question 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:

Accepted Answer

Immediate (red)

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Minor (green)

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Delayed (yellow)

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Expectant (black)

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Semi-reclined at 45 degrees if the inmate is comfortable

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Prone with head turned to the side

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Flat supine with legs elevated 12 inches

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Seated upright with arms raised overhead

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Whenever opioid overdose is suspected, following facility protocol

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Only after a physician gives verbal authorization

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Only if the inmate is confirmed to have used opioids

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Only after CPR has failed to restore normal breathing