TDCJ CORE COMPETENCIES EXAM ACTUAL
2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
C.A.P.E.R - CORRECT ANSWER contain, access, plan, execute, restore
P.R.E.A - CORRECT ANSWER Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
A.E.D - CORRECT ANSWER automated external defibrillator
C.P.R - CORRECT ANSWER cardiopulmonary resuscitation
When doing CPR - CORRECT ANSWER check area to ensure scene is safe;
tap the person and ask “are you ok”; shout “help help”; when help arrives
assign one to call 911 and the other to get A.E.D; scan the chest for 5-10
seconds for breathing; remove shirt to begin chest compressions
How many chest compressions per minute? - CORRECT ANSWER 100-120
per minute
Compress chest to a depth of what? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 1/2 to 2"
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, A medical lifesaving kit will contain - CORRECT ANSWER Towelettes, sheers,
mask, gloves, and bio-hazard bag
You can use________ on and inmate attempting suicide - CORRECT ANSWER
chemical agents
A _________do not have to be present to start life saving procedures -
CORRECT ANSWER camera and supervisor
During a medical emergency staff should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call for "A"
team responders
call for medical staff
call for supervisor
request video camera and emergency keys
call additional staff when needed
To avoid potential attacks - CORRECT ANSWER Make eye contact,use
communication,know your exits,avoid barriers
P.A.S.S - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire,
Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side
Security checks should be conducted every_____? - CORRECT ANSWER 30
minutes
When doing a bed check inmates_____ must match the housing roster and
face - CORRECT ANSWER ID
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2025-2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% VERIFIED
ANSWERS
C.A.P.E.R - CORRECT ANSWER contain, access, plan, execute, restore
P.R.E.A - CORRECT ANSWER Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003
A.E.D - CORRECT ANSWER automated external defibrillator
C.P.R - CORRECT ANSWER cardiopulmonary resuscitation
When doing CPR - CORRECT ANSWER check area to ensure scene is safe;
tap the person and ask “are you ok”; shout “help help”; when help arrives
assign one to call 911 and the other to get A.E.D; scan the chest for 5-10
seconds for breathing; remove shirt to begin chest compressions
How many chest compressions per minute? - CORRECT ANSWER 100-120
per minute
Compress chest to a depth of what? - CORRECT ANSWER 1 1/2 to 2"
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, A medical lifesaving kit will contain - CORRECT ANSWER Towelettes, sheers,
mask, gloves, and bio-hazard bag
You can use________ on and inmate attempting suicide - CORRECT ANSWER
chemical agents
A _________do not have to be present to start life saving procedures -
CORRECT ANSWER camera and supervisor
During a medical emergency staff should: - CORRECT ANSWER Call for "A"
team responders
call for medical staff
call for supervisor
request video camera and emergency keys
call additional staff when needed
To avoid potential attacks - CORRECT ANSWER Make eye contact,use
communication,know your exits,avoid barriers
P.A.S.S - CORRECT ANSWER Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire,
Squeeze the handle, Sweep side to side
Security checks should be conducted every_____? - CORRECT ANSWER 30
minutes
When doing a bed check inmates_____ must match the housing roster and
face - CORRECT ANSWER ID
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