Health issues Review Flashcards
Officers should always remain
Positive and have a healthy attitude
Maneuver used when an adult or child is choking
Heimlich Maneuver
When should CPR be stopped?
When the individual administering CPR becomes exhausted, emergency personnel arrive, obvious signs of life or when scene becomes unsafe
Number of abdominal thrust to be performed on an unconscious choking adult or child
5
Purpose of CPR
Supply the vital organs with oxygen-rich blood
What is the shape of the hazardous materials placard?
Diamond
How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to display and where?
Four (4)
One on the front
One on the back
One on each side of vehicle
Why should flares be avoided at a Hazardous Materials spill scene?
Could cause an explosion
How should you attempt to identify the type of hazardous material when responding to a spill
Using binoculars to see placard
At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand?
Any vehicle carrying chlorine
On what type of fire should you use a Class A fire extinguisher?
Wood
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
What should you do if you are in an accident involving hazardous materials?
Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident
What should an officer wear to protect him/herself from a suspect who they believe has AIDS?
Latex or vinyl gloves
HIV can be transmitted through exposure to
Blood and bodily fluids
