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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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

Answer

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

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)

Answer

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

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CCO First Aid and Emergency Response 2