NV POST Exam Questions & Answers
2026
The age constituting an older person - Correct answer-60 or older
Abuse of an older person - Correct answer-Willful and unjustified by a person
(suspect) of infliction of pain, injury or mental anguish on an older person (victim).
Exploitation - Correct answer-Any act taken by a person (suspect) who has the
trust and confidence of an older person.
Isolation - Correct answer-Willfully, maliciously and intentionally preventing an
older person or a vulnerable person from having contact with another person or a
family member.
Neglect - Correct answer-The failure of a person who has assumed legal
responsibility or a contractual obligation for caring for an older/vulnerable person.
3 main causes of traffic crashes - Correct answer-Vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
4 reasons why traffic crashes are investigated - Correct answer-1. Criminal
prosecution
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,2. Civil liability
3. Public service
4. Improve traffic/vehicle safety
5 elements of a traffic crash - Correct answer-1. Unplanned
2. Must involve a motor vehicle or an object set in motion by a motor vehicle
3. Must be in transport
4. Must occur on a highway
5. Must be damage
3 classifications of a crash - Correct answer-1. Property damage
2. Injury
3. Death
13 steps in crash investigation - Correct answer-1. Getting to the scene
2. Establishing initial traffic control
3. Checking for injuries and emergencies
4. Completing traffic control
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,5. Locating drivers and witnesses
6. Photograph the crash scene
7. Examining the crash vehicles
8. Examining roadway/roadside marks and conditions.
9. Clear the crash scene
10. Complete the investigation
11. Determine what happened
12. The enforcement action
13. Complete forms and reports
Active Assailant - Correct answer-An individual actively engaged in killing or
attempting to kill people in a confined or populated area
How past active assailant incidents led to current law enforcement policies
regarding active assailant response - Correct answer-After Columbine, law
enforcement must be trained as first responders who are able to act swiftly to put
quick and deliberate end to an active shooter incident.
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, Characteristics of an active shooter - Correct answer-1. Likely to engage more than
one target.
2. Intentions are usually an expression of hatred or rage.
3. Often have made detailed plans for an attack.
4. Often, but not always, are suicidal.
Difference between an active assailant and barricade/hostage situations - Correct
answer-1. Active assailant is an individual or group of individuals who, regardless
of motivation, ideology, or means, are actively killing victims.
2. A barricaded subject is a person who has secured themselves within a location,
dis-allowing access to law enforcement/first responders, who may or may not have
hostages.
3. Active assailant demands quick, direct action. Barricaded subjects should be
handled with teams and negotiators, etc...
Describe the role and function EMS plays in response to an active assailant -
Correct answer-EMS responders will triage and medically treat the most seriously
injured.
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2026
The age constituting an older person - Correct answer-60 or older
Abuse of an older person - Correct answer-Willful and unjustified by a person
(suspect) of infliction of pain, injury or mental anguish on an older person (victim).
Exploitation - Correct answer-Any act taken by a person (suspect) who has the
trust and confidence of an older person.
Isolation - Correct answer-Willfully, maliciously and intentionally preventing an
older person or a vulnerable person from having contact with another person or a
family member.
Neglect - Correct answer-The failure of a person who has assumed legal
responsibility or a contractual obligation for caring for an older/vulnerable person.
3 main causes of traffic crashes - Correct answer-Vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
4 reasons why traffic crashes are investigated - Correct answer-1. Criminal
prosecution
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,2. Civil liability
3. Public service
4. Improve traffic/vehicle safety
5 elements of a traffic crash - Correct answer-1. Unplanned
2. Must involve a motor vehicle or an object set in motion by a motor vehicle
3. Must be in transport
4. Must occur on a highway
5. Must be damage
3 classifications of a crash - Correct answer-1. Property damage
2. Injury
3. Death
13 steps in crash investigation - Correct answer-1. Getting to the scene
2. Establishing initial traffic control
3. Checking for injuries and emergencies
4. Completing traffic control
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,5. Locating drivers and witnesses
6. Photograph the crash scene
7. Examining the crash vehicles
8. Examining roadway/roadside marks and conditions.
9. Clear the crash scene
10. Complete the investigation
11. Determine what happened
12. The enforcement action
13. Complete forms and reports
Active Assailant - Correct answer-An individual actively engaged in killing or
attempting to kill people in a confined or populated area
How past active assailant incidents led to current law enforcement policies
regarding active assailant response - Correct answer-After Columbine, law
enforcement must be trained as first responders who are able to act swiftly to put
quick and deliberate end to an active shooter incident.
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, Characteristics of an active shooter - Correct answer-1. Likely to engage more than
one target.
2. Intentions are usually an expression of hatred or rage.
3. Often have made detailed plans for an attack.
4. Often, but not always, are suicidal.
Difference between an active assailant and barricade/hostage situations - Correct
answer-1. Active assailant is an individual or group of individuals who, regardless
of motivation, ideology, or means, are actively killing victims.
2. A barricaded subject is a person who has secured themselves within a location,
dis-allowing access to law enforcement/first responders, who may or may not have
hostages.
3. Active assailant demands quick, direct action. Barricaded subjects should be
handled with teams and negotiators, etc...
Describe the role and function EMS plays in response to an active assailant -
Correct answer-EMS responders will triage and medically treat the most seriously
injured.
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