HIGH ANGLE ROPE RESCUE TECHNIQUES UNIT TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
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HIGH ANGLE ROPE RESCUE TECHNIQUES UNIT TEST QUESTIONS WITH ALL CORRECT ANSWERS
Waterproof layer tarp size - Answer-48 square feet tarp recommended for creating waterproof layer
Webbing litter tie-in - Answer-Three 30-foot sections of 1-inch webbing needed
Litter sling knot - Answer-Ring ben...
Dynamic rollover prevention - Answer-Avoid landing on slopes over 5 degrees to
prevent dynamic rollover
Efficient helicopter rescue - Answer-Hoist rescue considered most efficient at rescue
sites
Aircraft rescue hoist cable length - Answer-Most aircraft have a maximum usable cable
length of 245 feet
Helicopter rappel height - Answer-Most common height is from 75 to 150 feet
Maximum gross weight - Answer-Maximum allowable weight of an aircraft
Protective clothing fit - Answer-Clothing should be snug to avoid catching on objects but
allow movement
Fire service life safety ropes - Answer-NFPA 1983 sets the standard for fire service life
safety ropes
, Rescue ropes classification - Answer-Classified into life safety rope and utility rope
Ascending devices - Answer-Used for climbing as a device for single or multi-person
lifelines
Knot tightening - Answer-Dressing a knot involves removing slack until snug
Webbing knot - Answer-Water Knot is used to join two pieces of webbing
Signs of Shock Assessment - Answer-Excludes cardiac arrhythmia as a sign that must
be assessed.
Tissue Perfusion Term - Answer-Refers to adequate circulation, blood volume, and
cardiac output.
Examples of Nonmedical Patients - Answer-Include stranded window washer and single
rescue pickoff.
Position for Suspension Trauma Patients - Answer-Patients should be placed in a
supine position.
Treatment for Harness-Induced Symptoms - Answer-Symptomatic patients should be
treated for suspension trauma.
Presentation of Head Trauma Patient - Answer-Increased BP, irregular respirations, and
reduced heart rate indicate Cushing's Reflex.
Evaluation of Rope-Rescue System - Answer-Critical point test locates the element
causing system failure.
Conditional Belay Type - Answer-Arrests load only if device is operated correctly.
Belay System Using Knots - Answer-Tandem Prusik belay system catches and stops
the rope.
Flexible litters - Answer-Lightweight, compact, easy to drag, no spine immobilization
needed
SKED flexible litter - Answer-Can be used horizontally or vertically
Bauman Bag - Answer-Specifically designed for helicopter hoist and short-haul
operations
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