TPS First Aid & Medical Emergencies

Question 1

What does 'CPR' stand for, and when should a security officer begin CPR on an unresponsive person?

Accepted Answer

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation — begin when the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally

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Cardiac Patient Response — begin when a person complains of chest pain

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Critical Patient Rescue — begin only after AED shock has been delivered

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Crisis Prevention and Response — begin when the person loses consciousness

Question 2

What is an AED and how should a security officer use it?

Accepted Answer

Automated External Defibrillator — turn it on, attach the pads to the patient's bare chest, and follow the voice/visual prompts

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Automated Emergency Dispatcher — call the number programmed in it to reach emergency services

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Advanced Emergency Device — requires medical certification to operate legally

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Audio Emergency Detector — activates automatically when it detects cardiac distress

Question 3

What is the 'recovery position' and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

Placing an unconscious but breathing person on their side to keep the airway open and prevent choking on vomit or secretions

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Having an injured person lie flat on their back until EMS arrives

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A stretcher technique for moving injured persons

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A resting position for an officer after physical exertion

Question 4

What should a security officer do when they first encounter an injured person at an incident scene?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the scene is safe for the officer to approach, then assess the patient's responsiveness, breathing, and call for medical help

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Immediately begin CPR regardless of the patient's condition

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Move the patient to a safer location before assessing their condition

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Wait for EMS to arrive before touching or assessing the patient

Question 5

How should a security officer control severe external bleeding from a wound?

Accepted Answer

Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound using a clean cloth or bandage, and maintain continuous pressure until EMS arrives

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Remove any clothing from around the wound and leave it uncovered to air out

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Apply a tourniquet as the first response to any significant bleeding

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Elevate the injured limb and apply ice to reduce bleeding

Question 6

What are the signs and symptoms of shock that a security officer should recognize?

Accepted Answer

Pale, cool, clammy skin; rapid weak pulse; rapid breathing; confusion; dizziness; nausea

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Flushed, hot, dry skin; slow strong pulse; slow deep breathing

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Red, swollen extremities; strong rapid pulse; increased alertness

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Blue lips; slow irregular pulse; deep unconsciousness only