ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
The rescuer needs to determine the total number of patients at the scene so that The rescuer May:
A. verify the call
B. obtain additional help
C. solicit bystander information
D. determine the mechanism of injury - CORRECT ANSWER - B. obtain additional help
The __________ has the authority to stop operations if deemed necessary.
A. safety officer
B. incident Commander
C. operations chief
D. public informant - CORRECT ANSWER - A. safety officer
Three important NFPA standards that have an influence on rope rescue equipment, training, and
operations are:
A. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.154, OSHA 29 CFR 1920.177, and NIOSH 1983
B. NIOSH 1983, ANSI f - 32, and NFPA 1910.134
C. ASTM g - 43, NFPA 32, and NIOSH 1983
D. NFPA 1670, NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1983 - CORRECT ANSWER - D. NFPA 1670,
NFPA 1006, and NFPA 1983
In May 1993, NFPA standard __________ effectively eliminated the use once and destroy
portions of the ropes, harnesses, and hardware standard.
,A. 1500
B. 1983
C. 1006
D. 1670 - CORRECT ANSWER - A. 1500
The rescue teams common goal is:
A. problem solving
B. researching and buying the safest equipment
C. practicing until it hurts
D. being accountable - CORRECT ANSWER - A. problem solving
Many basket litters come with tie in straps but they may not be adequate for securing a victim for
elevated (high angle) rescue. what is the preferred alternative for strapping materials in securing
the victim in the litter?
A. 3 inch edge stitched tubular webbing
B. 1 inch webbing
C. flat webbing
D. large diameter nylon rope - CORRECT ANSWER - B. 1 inch webbing
The number one priority for all rescue personnel during rescue operations is:
A. gaining access to the injured patient
B. personal safety
C. proper use of tools
D. extrication of victims in a timely manner - CORRECT ANSWER - B. personal safety
, A roll call, or personnel accountability report (PAR), should be called for liberally whenever a
landmark event happens, __________, or timed as predetermined by policy or by The on-scene
incident Commander.
A. new crews arrive for assignment
B. patients are safely packaged
C. just after shift change
D. a task or assignment is completed - CORRECT ANSWER - D. a task or assignment is
completed
A major concern for the rescue scene Incident Commander regarding personnel accountability is
to establish:
A. location of patients, assigned units, and the associated hazards
B. a personnel reporting system to the press
C. a geographical boundary for the incident and a single entry/exit point
D. both A and C are correct - CORRECT ANSWER - D. both A and C are correct
The rescue team manager must keep in mind that repetitious team actions are expensive,
wasteful, and:
A. can be extremely dangerous at the rescue scene
B. require constant supervision of the rescue team specialist
C. require direct involvement of The incident Commander
D. minimize the need for additional personnel - CORRECT ANSWER - A. can be
extremely dangerous at the rescue scene
A group of people spanning a specific geographic area (local, State, national or international),
with common interests, that work together to compliment educational and practical experiences
best describes a: