CPD First Aid & Emergency Medical Response 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (on their side)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone (Narcan)

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

When the victim is lying in standing water

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Keep the victim still and stabilize the head and neck

Answer

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

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