NC BLET Final Exam Review

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