Technical Rescue Support and Vehicle
Extraction Operations Chapter 17
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Why must the ignition be turned off during a vehicle extrication?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of electrical sparks or airbag deployment
What tool is commonly used to cut open a vehicle roof?
✔✔ Hydraulic cutter
Why should you chock the wheels of a vehicle before starting extrication?
✔✔ To prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly
What is the first safety step before beginning extrication on a crashed vehicle?
✔✔ Stabilize the vehicle using cribbing or struts
Why should rescuers avoid standing in front of airbags?
✔✔ They can deploy suddenly and cause injury
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,What does “peel and peek” mean in vehicle extrication?
✔✔ Checking behind trim to locate airbag canisters or seatbelt pretensioners
What is a good indication that a vehicle is not stable?
✔✔ It rocks or shifts when touched lightly
What can happen if a high-voltage battery is improperly handled during rescue?
✔✔ Shock or fire may occur
Why are laminated windshields harder to remove than tempered glass?
✔✔ They contain a plastic layer that resists breaking apart
What is one reason to remove all glass before cutting metal in a vehicle?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of injury from flying shards
Why is it important to remove a vehicle door during a side-impact rescue?
✔✔ It provides better access to the patient and reduces crush pressure
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, What is the best way to communicate with trapped victims during extrication?
✔✔ Speak calmly and clearly to keep them reassured
What should a rescuer do before cutting a vehicle frame?
✔✔ Ensure no fuel lines, wires, or airbags are in the cut path
Why should the negative battery terminal be disconnected first?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of sparks or unintentional airbag deployment
What is the function of a rescue blanket during extrication?
✔✔ To protect the victim from debris, tools, and weather
Why is rapid extrication sometimes necessary?
✔✔ The patient has life-threatening injuries that require immediate removal
What is a typical sign that a hybrid vehicle is powered on?
✔✔ Dashboard lights are illuminated even though the engine is silent
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Extraction Operations Chapter 17
Questions and Answers Graded A+
Why must the ignition be turned off during a vehicle extrication?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of electrical sparks or airbag deployment
What tool is commonly used to cut open a vehicle roof?
✔✔ Hydraulic cutter
Why should you chock the wheels of a vehicle before starting extrication?
✔✔ To prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly
What is the first safety step before beginning extrication on a crashed vehicle?
✔✔ Stabilize the vehicle using cribbing or struts
Why should rescuers avoid standing in front of airbags?
✔✔ They can deploy suddenly and cause injury
1
,What does “peel and peek” mean in vehicle extrication?
✔✔ Checking behind trim to locate airbag canisters or seatbelt pretensioners
What is a good indication that a vehicle is not stable?
✔✔ It rocks or shifts when touched lightly
What can happen if a high-voltage battery is improperly handled during rescue?
✔✔ Shock or fire may occur
Why are laminated windshields harder to remove than tempered glass?
✔✔ They contain a plastic layer that resists breaking apart
What is one reason to remove all glass before cutting metal in a vehicle?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of injury from flying shards
Why is it important to remove a vehicle door during a side-impact rescue?
✔✔ It provides better access to the patient and reduces crush pressure
2
, What is the best way to communicate with trapped victims during extrication?
✔✔ Speak calmly and clearly to keep them reassured
What should a rescuer do before cutting a vehicle frame?
✔✔ Ensure no fuel lines, wires, or airbags are in the cut path
Why should the negative battery terminal be disconnected first?
✔✔ To reduce the risk of sparks or unintentional airbag deployment
What is the function of a rescue blanket during extrication?
✔✔ To protect the victim from debris, tools, and weather
Why is rapid extrication sometimes necessary?
✔✔ The patient has life-threatening injuries that require immediate removal
What is a typical sign that a hybrid vehicle is powered on?
✔✔ Dashboard lights are illuminated even though the engine is silent
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