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NASAR SARTECH II EXAM2025 | Key
Questions With Verified Answers
Negligence-correct-answer-deviation from the accepted standard of care resulting
in further injury to the patient. Components include a duty to act, breach of that
duty, injuries/damages inflicted, and that the actions of the individual rendering
care caused the injury/damage
Gross Negligence-correct-answer-a form of negligence in which one's failure to
exercise reasonable care constitutes an extreme departure from the ordinary
standard
Abandonment-correct-answer-the unilateral termination of care without assuring
continuation of care at the same level or higher
Consent-correct-answer-consent granted when a person verbally authorizes care
or transportation
Explain how the provisions of the Volunteer Protection Act differ between how
they apply to the individual volunteer vs. a nonprofit organization-correct-answer-
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to limit lawsuits against volunteers serving nonprofit public and private
organizations and gov't agencies. VPA is to protect individuals, whereas, common
law protects the organization itself
Explain the relationship of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) to the SAR volunteer-correct-answer-if a SAR volunteer is providing
medical care to any patient under supervision of a physician and electronic
information
Describe the 3 general categories of trespass in the context of SAR-correct-
answer-criminal trespass (someone willfully enters property that they know has
been posted), innocent trespass (someone enters the property unaware that the
land is posted), trespass to save a life (someone is able to see a person in distress
on the posted property and justify the trespass)
List at least 3 rules that maximize the chances of preserving evidence and
maintaining the chain of custody at a SAR scene-correct-answer-if the subject
appears to be dead, di the minimum to confirm death, if the subject is hanging, do
not cut down, use caution if a firearm is at the scene
List at least 6 suggestions that can minimize liability and legal challenges of the
actions of a SAR volunteer-correct-answer-don't work in constant fear of being
sued, always act in good faith and appropriate standard of care, seek legal advice
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with questions, provide proper and consistent care, keep training up to date, and
become familiar with the state's standard of care
Describe how activity levels and environmental factors affect the body's caloric
requirements-correct-answer-long lasting, high energy foods are more important
in cold climates, SAR volunteers need more caloric intake than the average person
Describe the effects on the body of increasing levels of dehydration-correct-
answer-when you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated, (1% decrease) your
saliva decreases, throat gets dry, urge to drink, (2% decrease) blood becomes
thicker, blood volume decreases, ability to dissipate heat decreases, core temp
increases, early fatigue, muscle cramping, more symptoms are headache,
dizziness, nausea, irritability, and vomiting, (6% decrease) impaired thinking and
judgement, (10% decrease) death
Describe the basic water and chemical needs of the human body-correct-answer-
91 ounces of water for women and 125 ounces for men, salt should not be taken
with people heavily sweating or if water is in short supply
Describe how the human body loses heat-correct-answer-conduction
convection
radiation
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evaporation
Conduction-correct-answer-sitting on snow, ice, or the cold ground
Radiation-correct-answer-heat radiates from the body to the outside
Convection-correct-answer-air movement around the body to absorb the heat
Evaporation-correct-answer-evaporation of the moisture on the skin
Discuss the importance of fitness for SAR-correct-answer-lack of conditioning and
fitness has been repeatedly identified as one of the most common problems faced
in the field by SAR personnel, resulted in reduced effectiveness and increased
safety risk
List the health condition for which one should obtain medical clearance before
participating in SAR-correct-answer-high blood pressure, heart trouble, family
history of stroke, frequent dizzy spells, extreme breathlessness, arthritis, muscular
problems, obesity
NASAR SARTECH II EXAM2025 | Key
Questions With Verified Answers
Negligence-correct-answer-deviation from the accepted standard of care resulting
in further injury to the patient. Components include a duty to act, breach of that
duty, injuries/damages inflicted, and that the actions of the individual rendering
care caused the injury/damage
Gross Negligence-correct-answer-a form of negligence in which one's failure to
exercise reasonable care constitutes an extreme departure from the ordinary
standard
Abandonment-correct-answer-the unilateral termination of care without assuring
continuation of care at the same level or higher
Consent-correct-answer-consent granted when a person verbally authorizes care
or transportation
Explain how the provisions of the Volunteer Protection Act differ between how
they apply to the individual volunteer vs. a nonprofit organization-correct-answer-
,2|Page
to limit lawsuits against volunteers serving nonprofit public and private
organizations and gov't agencies. VPA is to protect individuals, whereas, common
law protects the organization itself
Explain the relationship of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
(HIPAA) to the SAR volunteer-correct-answer-if a SAR volunteer is providing
medical care to any patient under supervision of a physician and electronic
information
Describe the 3 general categories of trespass in the context of SAR-correct-
answer-criminal trespass (someone willfully enters property that they know has
been posted), innocent trespass (someone enters the property unaware that the
land is posted), trespass to save a life (someone is able to see a person in distress
on the posted property and justify the trespass)
List at least 3 rules that maximize the chances of preserving evidence and
maintaining the chain of custody at a SAR scene-correct-answer-if the subject
appears to be dead, di the minimum to confirm death, if the subject is hanging, do
not cut down, use caution if a firearm is at the scene
List at least 6 suggestions that can minimize liability and legal challenges of the
actions of a SAR volunteer-correct-answer-don't work in constant fear of being
sued, always act in good faith and appropriate standard of care, seek legal advice
,3|Page
with questions, provide proper and consistent care, keep training up to date, and
become familiar with the state's standard of care
Describe how activity levels and environmental factors affect the body's caloric
requirements-correct-answer-long lasting, high energy foods are more important
in cold climates, SAR volunteers need more caloric intake than the average person
Describe the effects on the body of increasing levels of dehydration-correct-
answer-when you are thirsty, you are already dehydrated, (1% decrease) your
saliva decreases, throat gets dry, urge to drink, (2% decrease) blood becomes
thicker, blood volume decreases, ability to dissipate heat decreases, core temp
increases, early fatigue, muscle cramping, more symptoms are headache,
dizziness, nausea, irritability, and vomiting, (6% decrease) impaired thinking and
judgement, (10% decrease) death
Describe the basic water and chemical needs of the human body-correct-answer-
91 ounces of water for women and 125 ounces for men, salt should not be taken
with people heavily sweating or if water is in short supply
Describe how the human body loses heat-correct-answer-conduction
convection
radiation
, 4|Page
evaporation
Conduction-correct-answer-sitting on snow, ice, or the cold ground
Radiation-correct-answer-heat radiates from the body to the outside
Convection-correct-answer-air movement around the body to absorb the heat
Evaporation-correct-answer-evaporation of the moisture on the skin
Discuss the importance of fitness for SAR-correct-answer-lack of conditioning and
fitness has been repeatedly identified as one of the most common problems faced
in the field by SAR personnel, resulted in reduced effectiveness and increased
safety risk
List the health condition for which one should obtain medical clearance before
participating in SAR-correct-answer-high blood pressure, heart trouble, family
history of stroke, frequent dizzy spells, extreme breathlessness, arthritis, muscular
problems, obesity
