QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS ( VERIFIED ANSWERS)
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When tying to an anchor point, in order to reduce the leverage
on that point, you
should attach to: - ANSWER-The lowest
point available
The strongest knot for attaching to an anchor is the -
ANSWER-Tensionless
hitch
It is permissible to use a brake bar rack with ______ bar(s)
while rappelling
during a rescue if the victim is a child or person weighing
approximately 75
pounds or less. -
ANSWER-Four
Unless your descent control device is safety locked off, never
let go of the rope
,with your _______ when rappelling. - ANSWER-
Control hand
When rappelling, what is occurring? - ANSWER-The brake
device moves and
the rope remains
stationary
Six brake bars are added to the brake bar rack in a specific
order to ensure
proper rope loading. They are (from top to bottom); -
ANSWER-Tie-off bar,
straight slot, and four slanted
slot bars
If a right handed person is rappelling with a brake bar rack, the
left hand slides
the bars: - ANSWER-Together to slow
descent
When tying the victim in a basket, one-inch ______ webbing
works well. It is
________, providing patient comfort. - ANSWER-
Tubular, pliable
, The knot used as a self rescue knot is the: - ANSWER-Prusick
hitch
When using a litter basket, the method used to lower the basket
either horizontally or vertically is determined by the: -
ANSWER-Location from which the rescue will take place
The Sked stretcher can be utilized in patient raise/lowers in the
______ position.
- ANSWER-Horizontal and
vertical
When using a litter basket, the method to lower horizontally
or vertically is
determined by the: - ANSWER-Size of the
opening
Which system might be used when it is necessary to have an
improvised seat
harness? - ANSWER-Hasty
harness
From a medical standpoint, a(n) _______ litter position is
preferred for lifting