CCO First Aid and Emergency Response 4

Question 1

An inmate is having an anaphylactic reaction with throat swelling and difficulty breathing. The facility epinephrine auto-injector should be administered into the:

Accepted Answer

Outer mid-thigh

Answer

Epinephrine auto-injectors (e.g., EpiPen) are designed for administration into the outer mid-thigh for fastest absorption.

Question 2

A corrections officer responds to a cell where smoke is visible. Before entering to assist an inmate, the officer must first:

Accepted Answer

Ensure personal safety by confirming the scene is safe to enter

Answer

Scene safety is always the first priority — entering an unsafe environment endangers both the officer and the inmate.

Question 3

When providing rescue breaths during CPR, each breath should be delivered over approximately:

Accepted Answer

1 second, enough to produce visible chest rise

Answer

Rescue breaths lasting about 1 second with visible chest rise minimize the risk of gastric inflation.

Question 4

An inmate with type 1 diabetes is found confused, diaphoretic, and trembling. Blood glucose reads 42 mg/dL. If the inmate is conscious and can swallow, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Give oral glucose gel or juice immediately

Answer

Conscious patients with hypoglycemia who can swallow should receive fast-acting oral carbohydrates to raise blood glucose.

Question 5

The chain of survival for cardiac arrest begins with early recognition. What is the SECOND link in the AHA adult chain of survival?

Accepted Answer

Activation of the emergency response system (calling for help)

Answer

The AHA chain of survival proceeds: recognition → activation of emergency response → CPR → defibrillation → advanced care.

(CCO) Certified Corrections Officer Practice Test

(CCO) Certified Corrections Officer Practice Test

CCO First Aid and Emergency Response 4