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First Aid & Emergency Medical Response Flashcards

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  1. What is the correct position for placing an unconscious but breathing victim while awaiting EMS?

    Answer: Recovery position (on their side)

    The recovery position (on their side) prevents airway obstruction from vomit or fluids while the victim remains unconscious.

  2. Which medication are CPD officers trained and authorized to administer for suspected opioid overdose?

    Answer: Naloxone (Narcan)

    CPD officers are authorized to administer Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist that can rapidly reverse opioid overdose.

  3. In which situation should an AED NOT be applied to a victim?

    Answer: When the victim is lying in standing water

    An AED should not be used when the victim is in standing water, as the electrical shock could travel through the water and harm rescuers.

  4. What does the stroke recognition acronym FAST stand for?

    Answer: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911

    FAST stands for Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911 — the key indicators of a stroke.

  5. When a victim has a suspected spinal injury, what is the officer's primary responsibility while awaiting EMS?

    Answer: Keep the victim still and stabilize the head and neck

    Movement of a victim with a suspected spinal injury can cause permanent paralysis; officers must keep them still and stabilize the head and neck.

  6. How many chest compressions per minute are recommended during adult CPR?

    Answer: 100 to 120 per minute

    The AHA recommends 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute to maintain effective circulation during CPR.

  7. What is the 'Golden Hour' concept in trauma care as it applies to officer first response?

    Answer: The first 60 minutes after traumatic injury when prompt treatment is critical to survival

    The 'Golden Hour' refers to the critical first 60 minutes after traumatic injury during which rapid medical intervention greatly increases survival chances.