TASER 7 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
T/F
TASER Training (provided by Axon Enterprise) does NOT set
use of force policies, general orders, or procedures. - Answers - True
What are CEW's - Answers - Conducted Energy Weapons
T/F
Each agency is responsible for creating its own use of force
policies and procedures. - Answers - True
T/F
TASER CEWs are a substitute for authorized deadly force. - Answers - False
Central Nervous system - Answers - Includes the brain and spinal cord
The command center where
information is processed, decisions
are made, and information is stored.
Sensory Nervous System - Answers - Brings information into the brain.
Consists of the nerves that connect
the sensors of the body (eyes, ears,
skin, etc.) to the brain.
Early stun devices primarily stimulated
the sensory nervous system, causing
pain but not stopping truly motivated
subjects.
Motor Nervous System - Answers - Carries commands from the brain to
the body's muscles Consists of the nerves that go out
from the spinal cord and connect to
the muscles controlling muscle movements.
NMI systems affect BOTH the sensory and motor nerves
TASER Training does NOT require a CEW exposure for
instructor or user certification, BUT lol: - Answers - APD does!
Medical Crisis Signs that are NOT normal: - Answers - -Naked
Profuse sweating
Doesn't feel pain
Incoherence
, Random violence
Aggression toward objects
(breaking glass, etc.)
Disoriented
Super-human strength
Emotional instability
Hallucinations
Inability to focus
Appears drugged
"I can't breathe"
Key Safety Guidelines for Taser (5 of them) - Answers - 1. Avoid Dangerous Falls
2. Avoid Flammables & Explosives
3. Use Preferred Target Zones
4. Restrain Fast - Avoid Prolonged Exposures
5. Use Caution with Sensitive Populations
Rear preferred target zone - Answers - Below neck (green zone)
Large muscles
Avoid head and neck
The back is the most preferred target area when
reasonably practicable because it contains larger
muscle groups and reduces risk of hitting
sensitive body areas
Front preferred target zone - Answers - Lower torso (green zone below chest)
More effective than hitting the chest
Larger muscles (legs)
Split the beltline
Reduces risk of hitting sensitive body areas
(see product warnings)
Increases dart-to-heart safety margin
distances
Do not intentionally target head, eyes,
throat, chest or genitals
To reduce cardiac risks
(when practicable): - Answers - Target the back
Avoid targeting the chest
Avoid heart region
Avoid repeated or
continuous exposures
key factors related to
CEW cardiac risks: - Answers - Dart-to-heart distances
Amount of delivered electrical charge
T/F
TASER Training (provided by Axon Enterprise) does NOT set
use of force policies, general orders, or procedures. - Answers - True
What are CEW's - Answers - Conducted Energy Weapons
T/F
Each agency is responsible for creating its own use of force
policies and procedures. - Answers - True
T/F
TASER CEWs are a substitute for authorized deadly force. - Answers - False
Central Nervous system - Answers - Includes the brain and spinal cord
The command center where
information is processed, decisions
are made, and information is stored.
Sensory Nervous System - Answers - Brings information into the brain.
Consists of the nerves that connect
the sensors of the body (eyes, ears,
skin, etc.) to the brain.
Early stun devices primarily stimulated
the sensory nervous system, causing
pain but not stopping truly motivated
subjects.
Motor Nervous System - Answers - Carries commands from the brain to
the body's muscles Consists of the nerves that go out
from the spinal cord and connect to
the muscles controlling muscle movements.
NMI systems affect BOTH the sensory and motor nerves
TASER Training does NOT require a CEW exposure for
instructor or user certification, BUT lol: - Answers - APD does!
Medical Crisis Signs that are NOT normal: - Answers - -Naked
Profuse sweating
Doesn't feel pain
Incoherence
, Random violence
Aggression toward objects
(breaking glass, etc.)
Disoriented
Super-human strength
Emotional instability
Hallucinations
Inability to focus
Appears drugged
"I can't breathe"
Key Safety Guidelines for Taser (5 of them) - Answers - 1. Avoid Dangerous Falls
2. Avoid Flammables & Explosives
3. Use Preferred Target Zones
4. Restrain Fast - Avoid Prolonged Exposures
5. Use Caution with Sensitive Populations
Rear preferred target zone - Answers - Below neck (green zone)
Large muscles
Avoid head and neck
The back is the most preferred target area when
reasonably practicable because it contains larger
muscle groups and reduces risk of hitting
sensitive body areas
Front preferred target zone - Answers - Lower torso (green zone below chest)
More effective than hitting the chest
Larger muscles (legs)
Split the beltline
Reduces risk of hitting sensitive body areas
(see product warnings)
Increases dart-to-heart safety margin
distances
Do not intentionally target head, eyes,
throat, chest or genitals
To reduce cardiac risks
(when practicable): - Answers - Target the back
Avoid targeting the chest
Avoid heart region
Avoid repeated or
continuous exposures
key factors related to
CEW cardiac risks: - Answers - Dart-to-heart distances
Amount of delivered electrical charge
