CHP CHP First Aid and Emergency Medical Response

Question 1

What is the first priority when a CHP officer arrives at a traffic collision with injuries?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe before rendering aid

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Document the scene with photographs

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Immediately begin CPR on all victims

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Direct traffic away from the scene

Question 2

In adult CPR, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio when a CHP officer is providing one-rescuer CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

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15:2

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10:1

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20:2

Question 3

What does the acronym 'AED' stand for in emergency medical response?

Accepted Answer

Automated External Defibrillator

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Arterial Emergency Device

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Advanced Emergency Dispatcher

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Acute Electrical Device

Question 4

When controlling severe external bleeding at a collision scene, a CHP officer's first-line intervention should be:

Accepted Answer

Applying direct pressure with a clean cloth or gloved hand

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Applying a tourniquet immediately to any bleeding wound

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Elevating the wound and waiting for EMS

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Applying ice to slow bleeding

Question 5

A CHP officer observes a collision victim who is unconscious but breathing. What position should the officer place the victim in, if spinal injury is not suspected?

Accepted Answer

Recovery (lateral) position

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Supine (flat on back)

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Seated upright

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Prone (face down)

Question 6

What does 'SAMPLE' history stand for in basic emergency medical assessment?

Accepted Answer

Signs, Allergies, Medications, Pertinent history, Last oral intake, Events leading to injury

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Scene, Assessment, Medical, Pulse, Location, Emergency

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Symptoms, Age, Medical, Pressure, Level of consciousness, Evaluation

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Scene, Airway, Medical, Protocols, Last contact, Emergency