NC BLET Final Exam Review
1. Primary Risk Factors for Coronary Heart Disease (*Physical Fitness*): 1) Abnormal
Blood Cholesterol
2) High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
3) Tobacco Smoking
4) Sedentary Lifestyle/Physical Inactivity
2. 3 Primary Physical Disablers (*Physical Fitness*): 1) Cardiovascular Dis- ease (CVD)
2) Lower Back Disorders
3) Stomach Ulcers
3. The 3 Major Nutrients (*Physical Fitness*): 1) Carbohydrates
2) Fats
3) Proteins
4. How many Officers die from Heart Disease each year? (*Physical Fitness*)-
: Approximately 2,035 Officers per year
5. How much more likely is an Officer to die from Heart Disease than at the hand of a
suspect or criminal? (*Physical Fitness*): 21 times more likely
6. What is the third most common cause of line of duty deaths for Officers? (*Physical
Fitness*): Chronic Heart Disease (CHD)
7. What is Systolic pressure? (*Physical Fitness*): The pressure associated with the expulsion
of blood from the heart (contraction), the upper number.
8. What is Diastolic Pressure? (*Physical Fitness*): The arterial pressure dur- ing the
relaxation phase of the heart cycle, the pressure necessary to hold open the arterial walls, the
bottom or lower number.
9. What is hypertension? (*Physical Fitness*): Greater or equal to 140/90 mmHg.
10. 3 Types of Cholesterol (*Physical Fitness*): HDL - Good
LDL - Bad
VLDL - Unknown
11. What does RICE mean? (*Physical Fitness*): rest, ice, compression, eleva- tion
12. What is diabetes? (*Physical Fitness*): The body's inability of the pancreas to produce or
respond properly to the hormone insulin.
13. What Aerobic Exercise and what is its fuel source? (*Physical Fitness*)-
: The primary fuel source for aerobic exercise is fat.
14. 5 Common reasons for back pain/injury? (*Physical Fitness*): 1. seden- tary to max
exertion
2. extra weight on duty belt
3. placement of equipment on duty belt
4. extended periods of sitting and driving
5. incorrect lifting posture
15. 2 common factors contributing to heat injuries? (*Physical Fitness*): a. heat index
b. dehydration
16. 4 common causes of stress for officers? (*Physical Fitness*): a. physical b. mental
c. emotional d. social
17. 4 injury prevention principles (*Physical Fitness*): a. warm up b. workout
c. cool down d. stretch
18. How many calories does each macro nutrient provide? (*Physical Fit- ness*): Protein-4
calories/gram
Carbohydrates-4 calories/gram
Fats-9 calories/gram
19. What is the primary source of fuel for anaerobic fitness? (*Physical
Fitness*): Carbohydrate
20. What is the FIT mean in relation to a workout? (*Physical Fitness*): -Fre- quency-to
promote and maintain health
-Intensity-determined by directly measuring oxygen consumption (heart rate)
-Time(Duration)-the length of the session (inversely related to intensity)
21. What does Morals mean? (*Ethics*): Principles of right and wrong
22. What does Ethics mean? (*Ethics*): Discipline of determining good and evil
23. What is the Crime Fighter Model? (*Ethics*): Crime Control Model
24. What is the Public Servant Model (*Ethics*): Due Process Model
25. What are the 4 stated ethical values for the law enforcement profession? (*Ethics*): 1.
The Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
2. The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics
3. The Law Enforcement Code of Conduct
4. Cannons of Police Ethics
26. What does Honor mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Means that ones word is given
as a guarantee
27. What does Betray mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Breaking faith with public trust
28. What does Badge mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Symbol of your office
29. What does Integrity mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Being the same person in
private and public life
30. What does Character mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): The qualities that
distinguish an individual
31. What does Public Trust mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Charge of duty imposed
in faith toward those you serve
32. What does Courage mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): Having strength to withstand
unethical pressure, fear, or danger
33. What does Accountability mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): You are answerable
and responsible to your oath of office
34. What does Community mean in the Oath of Honor? (*Ethics*): The juris- diction and
citizens served
35. What does Discretion mean in the Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*): Consid- eration of all
surrounding circumstances in determining whether and legal action shall be taken
36. What is Use of Force in the Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*): An officer will never employ
unnecessary force or violence, and will be used with the greatest restraint
37. What is Performance duties of an officer in Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*)-
: A police officer shall perform all duties impartially, without favor or affection or ill will and
without regard to status, sex, race, religion, political belief, or aspiration
38. What is Confidentiality in the Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*): Things of a Confidential
nature will be kept secret unless the performance of duty or legal provision requires otherwise
39. What is Integrity in the Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*): A police officer will not engage in
acts of corruption or bribery, nor will an officer condone such acts by other officers
40. What is Cooperation with other police officers and agencies in the Code of Conduct?
(*Ethics*): Police officers will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their
representatives in the pursuit of justice
41. What is Private Life in the Code of Conduct? (*Ethics*): Police officers will behave in a
manner that does not bring discredit to their agencies or themselves
42. What is Art 1 in the Cannons of Police Ethics? (*Ethics*): Primary Respon- sibilities of the
job-protection of the people of the United States through upholding their laws