SDPD First Aid and Emergency Medical Response 3

Question 1

A victim's arm has been caught in machinery and is partially amputated. After controlling life-threatening hemorrhage, how should the amputated part be transported?

Accepted Answer

Wrapped in a dry sterile dressing, placed in a plastic bag, and kept cool on ice without direct contact

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Placed directly on ice to freeze it

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Submerged in saline solution

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Discarded as it cannot be reattached

Question 2

An officer is first on scene to a vehicle collision with an unconscious driver. What is the first priority using the MARCH protocol?

Accepted Answer

Massive hemorrhage control

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Airway — open the airway with head-tilt chin-lift

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Circulation — check for a pulse

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Hypothermia prevention

Question 3

What is the primary indicator that CPR is being performed effectively?

Accepted Answer

Visible chest rise with each compression

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The victim begins breathing spontaneously

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A pulse is felt between compressions

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The victim's skin color returns to normal immediately

Question 4

What is the best first action for treating a thermal burn victim whose clothing is still on fire?

Accepted Answer

Stop, Drop, and Roll — extinguish flames before treating burns

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Apply cool water to the affected area immediately

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Remove burned clothing immediately by pulling it off

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Apply burn ointment to the flames to smother them

Question 5

During a call involving a subject experiencing a seizure, what should the officer do while the seizure is in progress?

Accepted Answer

Clear the area of hazards and protect the head without restraining

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Restrain the subject to prevent injury from violent movements

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Insert a bite stick or wallet between the teeth

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Immediately administer CPR

Question 6

A subject complains of severe chest pain radiating to the left arm and jaw, with nausea and sweating. In the absence of allergy, what should the officer offer while awaiting EMS?

Accepted Answer

One adult aspirin (325mg) or four low-dose baby aspirin (81mg each)

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Ibuprofen 400mg to reduce inflammation

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Nitroglycerin from the victim's own prescription

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A sugary drink to raise blood glucose

Question 7

Under California Health and Safety Code Section 1799.102, peace officers who provide emergency first aid in good faith are protected by what legal principle?

Accepted Answer

The Good Samaritan Law

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Qualified immunity

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Absolute prosecutorial immunity

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Governmental tort immunity