MPOETC Emergency Response Procedures 2

Question 1

When responding to a reported structure fire, what is the primary responsibility of the first arriving police officer?

Accepted Answer

Establish a perimeter and control crowd/traffic

Answer

Police officers arriving first at a structure fire should establish a perimeter, control traffic, and manage bystanders while awaiting fire department resources.

Question 2

A driver involved in a serious traffic crash is unresponsive and not breathing. After calling for EMS, what should an officer do next?

Accepted Answer

Begin CPR immediately

Answer

An unresponsive, non-breathing victim requires immediate CPR, which officers should initiate while awaiting EMS.

Question 3

What does the term 'hot zone' refer to in a hazardous materials incident?

Accepted Answer

The immediately dangerous contaminated area

Answer

The hot zone (exclusion zone) is the area of highest contamination where only properly equipped personnel may enter.

Question 4

During a mass casualty incident, which triage tag color designates victims who are deceased or have unsurvivable injuries?

Accepted Answer

Black

Answer

Black triage tags are used for victims who are deceased or have injuries so severe that survival is unlikely even with treatment.

Question 5

An officer arrives at a scene where a person is having a seizure. Which action is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hard objects and time the seizure

Answer

Officers should protect the seizing person from injury by clearing the area, never restrain them or place objects in their mouth.

MPOETC - ACT 120 Certified Police Officer Practice Test

MPOETC - ACT 120 Certified Police Officer Practice Test

MPOETC Emergency Response Procedures 2