DPSST Emergency Services 3

Question 1

A law enforcement officer responding to a reported gas leak should first:

Accepted Answer

Establish a perimeter and notify the gas utility and fire department

Answer

Officers should establish a safe perimeter and notify the appropriate utility and fire department, who have specialized equipment for gas emergencies.

Question 2

Under DPSST use-of-force standards, what concept requires officers to use the minimum force necessary proportional to the threat?

Accepted Answer

Proportionality

Answer

Proportionality requires that the level of force applied be proportional to the severity and immediacy of the threat presented.

Question 3

In ICS, the Finance/Administration Section Chief is responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Tracking costs, procurement, and time records for the incident

Answer

The Finance/Administration Section Chief manages financial tracking, procurement, compensation/claims, and time recording during an incident.

Question 4

Which type of fire extinguisher is appropriate for a Class K kitchen fire involving cooking oils?

Accepted Answer

Wet chemical extinguisher

Answer

Wet chemical extinguishers are specifically designed for Class K fires involving cooking oils and greases, as they saponify the fuel to suppress the fire.

Question 5

An EMT assesses an unresponsive adult and finds no pulse. Per current American Heart Association guidelines, what is the correct compression-to-ventilation ratio for two-rescuer CPR?

Accepted Answer

30:2

Answer

The AHA recommends a 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratio for adult CPR when an advanced airway has not been placed.

(DPSST) Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certified Practice Test

(DPSST) Department of Public Safety Standards and Training Certified Practice Test

DPSST Emergency Services 3