Delaware State Police Policies and Procedures Quiz

Under what conditions may DSP Troopers cross the boundaries of the State of Delaware?

• All of the above

• To assist a person in immediate danger

• With permission of the officer's Troop Administration or Sworn Section Chief

• In pursuit of a suspect

What is the purpose of the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) program instituted by the Delaware State Police?

• To provide guidelines for vehicle inspections

• To encourage greater acquisition and use of AEDs in communities

• To train employees in fire safety

• None of the above

Who is responsible for the deployment and tracking of AEDs assigned to a Troop?

• The AED Service Coordinator

• The Assistant AED Service Coordinator

• The Aviation Section Commander

• The Troop Commander

What is the recommended storage temperature for the AED?

• 20° to 40°C (68° to 104°F)

• 15° to 35°C (59° to 95°F)

• 10° to 30°C (50° to 86°F)

• 5° to 25°C (41° to 77°F)

What should be done if a Trooper discovers a problem with an AED?

• Wait for the next maintenance check

• Ignore the problem and continue using the AED

• Dispose of the AED

• Contact the AED Service Coordinator

What is the indication for using an AED on a patient?

• The patient is conscious and breathing normally

• The patient is unresponsive, not breathing normally, and showing no signs of circulation

• The patient has a minor injury

• The patient is experiencing a headache

Who is the AED Service Coordinator for the Delaware State Police?

• The State Medical Director

• The Aviation Section Commander

• The Assistant AED Service Coordinator

• The Troop Commander

What should be done before the end of the shift if an AED is used?

• Relay the AED to a designated drop-off location for data download procedures and necessary equipment restock

• Keep the AED in the vehicle until the next shift

• Dispose of the AED

• Report the use of the AED to the Troop Commander

What is the responsibility of the AED Service Coordinator?

• Ensure all Troopers are trained in the use of the AED and are advised of any changes in policy or procedure

• All of the above

• Maintain supply levels

• Maintain AED incident reports and forward copies to the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within forty-eight (48) hours of the event

What is the purpose of the AED's automatic self-test?

• To check the battery life

• To check the electrode indicators

• To ensure the AED is functioning properly

• To perform maintenance checks