POST First Aid and Emergency Medical Response 2

Question 1

A subject is found unresponsive with slow, gasping breaths after an opioid overdose is suspected. An officer with naloxone (Narcan) available should:

Accepted Answer

Administer naloxone and continue monitoring

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Wait for EMS since naloxone is a restricted medication

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Begin CPR immediately without administering naloxone

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Place the subject in the recovery position and await EMS

Question 2

What is the proper positioning for an unconscious but breathing adult trauma patient with no suspected spinal injury while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

Recovery position (lateral recumbent)

Answer

Supine (flat on back) with legs elevated

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Prone (face down)

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Seated upright at 90 degrees

Question 3

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in a conscious person include:

Accepted Answer

Shakiness, confusion, sweating, and pale skin

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Slow heart rate, dry skin, and extreme thirst

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High blood pressure, flushed face, and fruity breath

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Chest pain and shortness of breath only

Question 4

When performing CPR chest compressions on an adult, the correct compression depth is:

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches (but not more than 2.4 inches)

Answer

At least 1 inch

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At least 3 inches

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As deep as possible without restriction

Question 5

A person is having a grand mal (tonic-clonic) seizure. What is the MOST appropriate action by the officer?

Accepted Answer

Protect the person from nearby hazards and time the seizure

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Restrain the person to prevent self-injury

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Insert an object in the mouth to prevent tongue biting

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Perform CPR immediately

Question 6

Heat stroke differs from heat exhaustion primarily because heat stroke involves:

Accepted Answer

Altered mental status and a core temperature above 104°F (40°C)

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Heavy sweating and pale skin

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Muscle cramps and weakness only

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Normal mental status with fatigue

Question 7

When treating a suspected spinal injury patient who is unconscious and not breathing, an officer should:

Accepted Answer

Use the jaw-thrust maneuver rather than head-tilt chin-lift to open the airway

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Not open the airway in order to protect the spine

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Roll the patient face down to clear the airway

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Begin abdominal thrusts to clear the airway