TPS Emergency Response and Safety 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A security officer discovers a coworker unconscious and not breathing. After calling 911, what is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?
- 15 compressions to 2 breaths
- 30 compressions to 2 breaths (Correct answer)
- 30 compressions to 1 breath
- 20 compressions to 2 breaths
Correct answer: 30 compressions to 2 breaths
Current American Heart Association guidelines specify 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths for adult CPR.
Question 2: When using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), after the device analyzes the heart rhythm and advises a shock, what must the operator do immediately before pressing the shock button?
- Begin chest compressions
- Ensure no one is touching the victim (Correct answer)
- Remove the AED pads
- Check the victim's pulse
Correct answer: Ensure no one is touching the victim
Before delivering a shock, the operator must loudly announce 'Clear!' and visually confirm no one is in contact with the victim to prevent injury.
Question 3: A patron at a venue reports a severe allergic reaction with throat swelling and difficulty breathing. Which emergency condition does this describe?
- Anaphylaxis (Correct answer)
- Asthma attack
- Panic attack
- Hyperventilation
Correct answer: Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction characterized by throat swelling, difficulty breathing, and rapid onset requiring immediate epinephrine and emergency services.
Question 4: During a fire emergency, a security officer finds that the primary exit is blocked by flames. What should the officer instruct occupants to do?
- Wait near the blocked exit for firefighters
- Use the designated alternate exit route (Correct answer)
- Break windows and exit through them regardless of height
- Return to their workstations and shelter in place indefinitely
Correct answer: Use the designated alternate exit route
Security officers must know all alternate evacuation routes and direct occupants to the next available safe exit when the primary route is compromised.
Question 5: When a security officer encounters a person experiencing a diabetic emergency and the person is conscious, what is the most appropriate first action?
- Administer insulin immediately
- Offer a sugary drink or glucose tablets (Correct answer)
- Restrain the person to prevent injury
- Place the person in the recovery position
Correct answer: Offer a sugary drink or glucose tablets
A conscious diabetic showing signs of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) should be given sugar quickly to raise blood glucose levels while EMS is called.
Question 6: A bomb threat is received by phone at a facility. What is the FIRST thing the security officer should do after hanging up?
- Immediately evacuate all personnel
- Notify the supervisor and call law enforcement (Correct answer)
- Search the building alone
- Announce the threat over the public address system
Correct answer: Notify the supervisor and call law enforcement
The first step after receiving a bomb threat is to notify a supervisor and contact law enforcement so trained personnel can make evacuation and search decisions.
Question 7: What does the 'R' stand for in the RACE acronym used during fire emergencies?
- Report
- Rescue (Correct answer)
- Run
- Restrict
Correct answer: Rescue
RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and Extinguish/Evacuate — the first priority is rescuing anyone in immediate danger.
TPS Emergency Response and Safety 2
A security officer discovers a coworker unconscious and not breathing.
After calling 911, what is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths for adult CPR?