SDPD First Aid and Emergency Medical Response 2

Question 1

An officer encounters a subject displaying signs of opioid overdose: pinpoint pupils, slow breathing, and unconsciousness. What medication can officers administer under SDPD protocol?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone (Narcan)

Answer

Epinephrine (EpiPen)

Answer

Aspirin

Answer

Glucose gel

Question 2

A victim is experiencing anaphylactic shock after a bee sting, with hives, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. What is the primary treatment?

Accepted Answer

Administer epinephrine via auto-injector and call EMS

Answer

Administer oral antihistamines and monitor

Answer

Apply ice to the sting site and call EMS

Answer

Place in recovery position and perform rescue breathing

Question 3

When an officer suspects a victim has suffered a spinal injury, how should the airway be opened if the victim is unconscious and not breathing?

Accepted Answer

Jaw-thrust maneuver without head tilt

Answer

Head-tilt chin-lift method

Answer

Roll victim onto their side and open mouth

Answer

Hyperextend the neck and lift the chin

Question 4

What are the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) an officer might observe in a subject?

Accepted Answer

Rapid heart rate, sweating, shakiness, and confusion

Answer

Slow heart rate, pale skin, and confusion

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High blood pressure, flushing, and dry skin

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Slow breathing, drowsiness, and sweet-smelling breath

Question 5

A subject has an impaled object in the chest. What is the correct field treatment?

Accepted Answer

Stabilize the object in place and do not remove it

Answer

Remove the object and pack the wound

Answer

Apply direct pressure around and over the object

Answer

Cover with an airtight seal on all four sides

Question 6

When treating an open chest wound (sucking chest wound), what type of dressing should be applied?

Accepted Answer

A vented (three-sided) chest seal or commercial chest seal

Answer

A thick pressure dressing taped on all four sides

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A wet saline dressing to keep tissue moist

Answer

A standard gauze pad held in place by hand

Question 7

What is the recommended compression depth for adult CPR?

Accepted Answer

At least 2 inches but no more than 2.4 inches

Answer

1 to 1.5 inches

Answer

3 to 4 inches

Answer

As deep as possible without limit