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

Answer

Naloxone reverses opioid respiratory depression and many jurisdictions authorize or require officers to administer it in suspected overdoses.

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

The recovery position keeps the airway open and allows fluids to drain, reducing the risk of aspiration in an unconscious breathing patient.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Shakiness, confusion, sweating, and pale skin

Answer

Hypoglycemia causes adrenergic symptoms including tremors, diaphoresis, pallor, and altered mental status due to insufficient brain glucose.

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

AHA guidelines specify compressions of at least 2 inches but caution against exceeding 2.4 inches to avoid internal injuries.

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

Answer

Officers should clear hazards, protect the head, time the seizure, and never restrain the person or place objects in the mouth.

POST - Peace Officer Standards and Training Practice Test