LLPSD FF1Chapter 14- Questions &
Answers
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head?
a. the victim's clothing
b. a backboard or cervical collar
c. the rescuer's arms
d. the hands of the rescuer at the patient's head Correct Ans-c. the rescuer's arms
How does vent-entry-search differ from conventional search and rescue?
a. the fire is ventilated before entry is made
b. the fire fighter is attached to a guide rope
c. all windows and doors are propped open during the search
d. a window is used for entry and exit Correct Ans-d. a window is used for entry and exit
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
a. the victim placed over the rescuer's shoulder, one arm holding the knees against the rescuer's
chest
b. the victim supported at the crotch and chest by the rescuer's arm
c. the victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
d. the rescuer's arms under the victim's arms, the victim crotch on the rescuer's knee Correct
Ans-c. the victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
,Which statement about vent-entry-search is correct?
a. the process puts the searcher between the fire and a ventilation opening
b. vent-entry-search is practical only for single-story buildings
c. searchers enter and exit the search room through an interior door
d. the process begins prior to fire attack Correct Ans-a. the process puts the searcher between
the fire and ventilation opening
Which means of victim removal should be avoided if possible?
a. fire escape
b. aerial tower
c. stairway
d. aerial ladder Correct Ans-d. aerial ladder
Which technique should be used when fire fighters must search a large area such as a
warehouse?
a. Officer-led search
b. Oriented search
c. Teams of two
d. Search ropes Correct Ans-d. Search ropes
Which step should be performed before beginning search and rescue?
a. perform a risk-benefit analysis
b. deploy a hose line or tagline
, c. perform primary survey
d. go directly to the most severely threatened area of the structure Correct Ans-a. perform a
risk-benefit analysis
What is a critical factor to evaluate in size-up for search and rescue?
a. reflex time
b. type of fire attack
c. victims' ability to self-evacuate
d. age of victims Correct Ans-c. victims' ability to self-evacuate
Which method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?
a. drag
b. carry
c. lift
d. assist Correct Ans-a. drag
Where does the victim's arm go in the one-person walking assist?
a. across the victim's chest
b. around the rescuer's neck
c. linked in the rescuer's arm
d. around the rescuer's waist Correct Ans-b. around the rescuer's neck
Answers
When using the clothes drag, what supports the victim's head?
a. the victim's clothing
b. a backboard or cervical collar
c. the rescuer's arms
d. the hands of the rescuer at the patient's head Correct Ans-c. the rescuer's arms
How does vent-entry-search differ from conventional search and rescue?
a. the fire is ventilated before entry is made
b. the fire fighter is attached to a guide rope
c. all windows and doors are propped open during the search
d. a window is used for entry and exit Correct Ans-d. a window is used for entry and exit
How should an unconscious child be carried down a ladder?
a. the victim placed over the rescuer's shoulder, one arm holding the knees against the rescuer's
chest
b. the victim supported at the crotch and chest by the rescuer's arm
c. the victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
d. the rescuer's arms under the victim's arms, the victim crotch on the rescuer's knee Correct
Ans-c. the victim cradled across the rescuer's arms
,Which statement about vent-entry-search is correct?
a. the process puts the searcher between the fire and a ventilation opening
b. vent-entry-search is practical only for single-story buildings
c. searchers enter and exit the search room through an interior door
d. the process begins prior to fire attack Correct Ans-a. the process puts the searcher between
the fire and ventilation opening
Which means of victim removal should be avoided if possible?
a. fire escape
b. aerial tower
c. stairway
d. aerial ladder Correct Ans-d. aerial ladder
Which technique should be used when fire fighters must search a large area such as a
warehouse?
a. Officer-led search
b. Oriented search
c. Teams of two
d. Search ropes Correct Ans-d. Search ropes
Which step should be performed before beginning search and rescue?
a. perform a risk-benefit analysis
b. deploy a hose line or tagline
, c. perform primary survey
d. go directly to the most severely threatened area of the structure Correct Ans-a. perform a
risk-benefit analysis
What is a critical factor to evaluate in size-up for search and rescue?
a. reflex time
b. type of fire attack
c. victims' ability to self-evacuate
d. age of victims Correct Ans-c. victims' ability to self-evacuate
Which method is best suited for removing an unconscious victim from a dangerous location?
a. drag
b. carry
c. lift
d. assist Correct Ans-a. drag
Where does the victim's arm go in the one-person walking assist?
a. across the victim's chest
b. around the rescuer's neck
c. linked in the rescuer's arm
d. around the rescuer's waist Correct Ans-b. around the rescuer's neck
