ASO Emergency Response Procedures 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: During a medical emergency, a victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally. What is the correct sequence to begin CPR?
- Call for help, then start chest compressions at 100-120 per minute (Correct answer)
- Begin rescue breathing first, then chest compressions
- Check for pulse for 2 minutes before starting compressions
- Apply an AED immediately before any manual intervention
Correct answer: Call for help, then start chest compressions at 100-120 per minute
Current CPR guidelines call for activating emergency services first, then beginning chest compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute.
Question 2: A fire breaks out in a storage room. The security officer's FIRST priority should be:
- Extinguish the fire using the nearest fire extinguisher
- Activate the fire alarm and notify occupants (Correct answer)
- Secure the area perimeter to prevent bystander entry
- Gather incident documentation before evacuating
Correct answer: Activate the fire alarm and notify occupants
Life safety takes priority — activating the alarm and alerting occupants ensures the greatest number of people can evacuate safely.
Question 3: Which triage color tag indicates a victim who is deceased or has injuries incompatible with survival?
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
- Black (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Black
In the START triage system, black tags are assigned to victims who are deceased or whose injuries are so severe that survival is unlikely.
Question 4: A hazardous material spill occurs at the facility entrance. The officer's immediate action should be to:
- Attempt to identify the substance by reading labels up close
- Evacuate the immediate area and establish a safety perimeter (Correct answer)
- Cover the spill with available absorbent material
- Continue normal post duties until hazmat arrives
Correct answer: Evacuate the immediate area and establish a safety perimeter
Officers must prioritize personal safety and public protection by evacuating the area and establishing a perimeter until qualified hazmat personnel arrive.
Question 5: When communicating during an emergency, what radio practice helps ensure the message was received correctly?
- Speaking as fast as possible to save time
- Asking the recipient to repeat the message back (Correct answer)
- Using personal codes unknown to other responders
- Transmitting continuously until acknowledged
Correct answer: Asking the recipient to repeat the message back
Read-back confirmation (asking the recipient to repeat critical information) verifies the message was received and understood accurately.
Question 6: An officer discovers an unconscious person with a suspected spinal injury. The officer should:
- Roll the victim onto their side to prevent choking
- Stabilize the head and neck and await EMS (Correct answer)
- Perform seated CPR to avoid moving the spine
- Remove the victim from the area immediately
Correct answer: Stabilize the head and neck and await EMS
Suspected spinal injuries require immobilization of the head and neck; unnecessary movement can cause permanent paralysis.
Question 7: During a bomb threat call, which information is MOST critical for the officer to document?
- The caller's emotional state only
- Exact words used, time of call, and any background noises (Correct answer)
- Whether the caller sounded male or female
- The duration of the call
Correct answer: Exact words used, time of call, and any background noises
Documenting exact words, call time, and background noises provides investigators the most actionable intelligence to assess threat credibility.
ASO Emergency Response Procedures 2
During a medical emergency, a victim is unresponsive and not breathing normally.
What is the correct sequence to begin CPR?