CPD First Aid & Emergency Medical Response 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the correct position for placing an unconscious but breathing victim while awaiting EMS?
- Flat on their back with legs elevated
- Recovery position (on their side) (Correct answer)
- Seated upright with head tilted forward
- Face down with arms extended overhead
Correct answer: Recovery position (on their side)
The recovery position (on their side) prevents airway obstruction from vomit or fluids while the victim remains unconscious.
Question 2: Which medication are CPD officers trained and authorized to administer for suspected opioid overdose?
- Epinephrine (EpiPen)
- Naloxone (Narcan) (Correct answer)
- Aspirin
- Atropine
Correct answer: Naloxone (Narcan)
CPD officers are authorized to administer Naloxone (Narcan), an opioid antagonist that can rapidly reverse opioid overdose.
Question 3: In which situation should an AED NOT be applied to a victim?
- When the victim is unresponsive and pulseless
- When the victim has a pacemaker
- When the victim is lying in standing water (Correct answer)
- When the victim is over 65 years old
Correct 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.
Question 4: What does the stroke recognition acronym FAST stand for?
- Fever, Agitation, Sweating, Tremors
- Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call 911 (Correct answer)
- Fainting, Anxious behavior, Slow pulse, Twitching
- Flushed face, Abdominal pain, Slurred speech, Tachycardia
Correct 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.
Question 5: When a victim has a suspected spinal injury, what is the officer's primary responsibility while awaiting EMS?
- Sit the victim upright to aid breathing
- Reposition the victim for comfort
- Keep the victim still and stabilize the head and neck (Correct answer)
- Roll the victim onto their side immediately
Correct 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.
Question 6: How many chest compressions per minute are recommended during adult CPR?
- 60 to 80 per minute
- 80 to 100 per minute
- 100 to 120 per minute (Correct answer)
- 120 to 140 per minute
Correct answer: 100 to 120 per minute
The AHA recommends 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute to maintain effective circulation during CPR.
Question 7: What is the 'Golden Hour' concept in trauma care as it applies to officer first response?
- The first hour of a shift when officer alertness is highest
- The first 60 minutes after traumatic injury when prompt treatment is critical to survival (Correct answer)
- The time limit for completing an injury report
- The first hour of CPR before EMS authorization to stop
Correct 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.
CPD First Aid & Emergency Medical Response 2
What is the correct position for placing an unconscious but breathing victim while awaiting EMS?