MPOETC First Aid & Emergency Medical Care

Question 1

An officer arrives at a scene where an adult male is unresponsive and not breathing normally. After confirming scene safety, the officer's immediate priority should be:

Accepted Answer

Beginning CPR immediately and deploying or requesting an AED

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Establishing a perimeter and waiting for EMS to arrive with proper equipment

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Contacting the victim's next of kin to obtain medical history

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Rolling the victim into the recovery position to prevent aspiration

Question 2

An officer encounters a gunshot victim with severe, uncontrolled bleeding from the upper thigh. After securing the scene, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Apply a tourniquet 2–3 inches above the wound site and note the time of application

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Elevate the leg and apply a clean cloth with direct pressure while waiting for EMS

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Pack the wound tightly with gauze, then apply direct pressure for at least 10 minutes

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Leave the wound undisturbed to avoid dislodging any clots that may have formed

Question 3

An officer finds a person unconscious and cyanotic (bluish skin), with extremely slow breathing and pinpoint pupils. A bystander says the person 'used something.' The officer has naloxone available. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone based on the clinical signs consistent with opioid overdose

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Wait to confirm the substance before administering naloxone to avoid a dangerous drug interaction

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Administer naloxone only if the victim has a known history of opioid use

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Administer naloxone only after attempting CPR for at least 2 minutes

Question 4

Pennsylvania's Act 139 of 2014 provides that law enforcement officers who administer naloxone in good faith to a person experiencing a suspected opioid overdose are:

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Protected by immunity from civil and criminal liability

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Required to obtain informed consent from the victim or family members before administration

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Liable only if they failed to complete a formal EMS certification course

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Required to document the administration and submit to a formal review by the department medical officer

Question 5

When applying a tourniquet to control severe limb hemorrhage, the device should be placed:

Accepted Answer

2–3 inches above (proximal to) the wound on the limb

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Directly over the wound to apply maximum direct pressure

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Below the wound to preserve blood flow to the injury and prevent tissue death

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As close to the armpit or groin as possible, regardless of wound location

Question 6

A victim is found with an altered level of consciousness after a motor vehicle crash. The officer suspects a possible spinal injury. The officer should:

Accepted Answer

Minimize movement of the head and neck and maintain manual spinal stabilization until EMS arrives

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Move the victim to the sidewalk immediately to clear the road for oncoming traffic

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Roll the victim onto their side to open the airway and prevent aspiration

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Perform a full neurological assessment by checking grip strength and leg movement