High – Angle Rescue Technician Exam 3 Practice

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• How should weather and environmental conditions influence rescue planning?
• Double-line litter lowering involves how many main lines for the litter and is accompanied by a belay line.
• Why is it important to plan the rope path and use long anchor extensions during lowering operations?
• Which litter type is recommended for moving victims in low-angle environments?
• Which item functions as an anchor plate?
• When rappelling to perform a victim rescue in a high angle setting, to what part of the rescuer's system should the victim weight be attached?
• What type of knot could be used to make a litter attendant tie - in adjustable in the low angle environment?
• What is a throwline and its primary use in high-angle rescue?
• If a 120-pound load is moved with slightly more than 60 pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is approximately:
• Which knot provides adjustable tie-in under load for a litter attendant in a low-angle environment?
• What is the role of the Safety Officer in a high-angle rescue operation?
• When using a 4:1 system, how many feet of rope must pass through the system to move the load 3 feet?
• A person who is responsive with minor injuries and walking is a:
• What are common anchor failure modes and how can you mitigate them?
• Which term describes an auxiliary system attached to the haul line to augment the haul without altering the original haul pathway?
• During patient suspension in a harness, rescuers must consider the risk of which condition?
• What is the result if the pulling force is released when using a progress capture device?
• Pulley systems can be calculated by comparing rope length through the system to what distance?
• Which statement best describes the frog ascending system's advantages?
• When tying the main line directly to the head of the litter, which knot configuration is described?
• When the haul team in a raising operation has gone as far as the system allows, the commands are:
• Which is the most difficult edge to get over with a litter without shock loading?
• A Z-rig refers to a hauling system with what ratio?
• What is a primary use of a redirect pulley with a carabiner and anchor sling in rope rigging?
• What is the purpose of using a tripod or base anchor in high-angle rescue?
• The litter tender is attached to the pigtail with:
• Describe a simple method to equalize two natural anchors.
• Why is edge management essential during rope descents?
• Which practices help mitigate fatigue during high-angle rescue operations?
• Which statement about the frog ascending system relates to the feet?
• Which pulleys create the mechanical advantage?
• List key considerations when packaging a patient for rope evacuation.
• Which statement best describes static vs dynamic rope and which is preferred for anchors in high-angle rescue?
• Why would you use a load-distributing anchor instead of a single anchor?
• Which option correctly matches a role with its responsibility in ICS-style high-angle rescues?
• In high-angle rescue, what does load path mean?
• What are common physical demands of a high-angle rescue technician and how can fatigue be mitigated?
• A worker handing by a dorsal connection may:
• In high-angle litter lowering, the presence of a belay line in the setup indicates what about the main lines?
• Which set of knots is commonly used in rescue rigging, and how is each described?
• In a 3:1 system, the haul rope length required to move the load 50 feet is:
• Which statement best describes a load-distributing anchor and when is it used?
• Which statement best describes edge protection in practice?
• Which action is inappropriate when gaining access to a patient?
• Explain dynamic loading in rope systems and its effect on anchors.
• Why is edge protection important when rigging anchors?
• Which arrangement yields a more stable tie-in when wrapping the litter rail for a low-angle rescue?
• A counterbalance is what type of hauling system?
• In rigging, what is the difference between a load link and an anchor point?
• In a simple 4:1 mechanical advantage, how many feet of rope are required to raise a person 50 feet?
• Which method is considered best for airway management in neck-injury cases?
• The pick-off is designed for use when the victim is relatively ambulatory and injuries are not considered:
• What is a redundant backup in rope systems and give an example?
• Which two edge protection devices are used to protect rope from sharp edges and reduce wear?
• When lowering a litter basket, the method (horizontal or vertical) is determined by which condition?
• A mechanical advantage system built separate from the original haul system and attached to the haul line is called:
• What is the primary function of a belay device in high-angle rescue?
• Which statement describes an advantage of the frog ascending system?
• The principal symptoms of internal bleeding are similar to those of?
• You have the patient hanging in a harness, you should:
• Where do tenders tie into the system in a low-angle evacuation?
• What is an autoblock, and when is it used in rope work?
• In rugged terrain, when is a Stokes litter preferred over other types of transport devices?
• If a 150-pound load can be moved using slightly more than 50 pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is:
• Tag lines are ropes that:
• The Sked stretcher can be utilized in patient raise / lower in:
• Tag lines in a high-angle system are described as running from the load to anchors on which locations?
• In a triage situation, which injuries result in the highest color priority?
• What term describes a means of increasing a rescuer's ability to lift or move a load?
• Which statement is true about pick-off rescues?
• In a compound pulley arrangement, which statement is true?
• In a high angle environment, how should the rescuer be positioned in relation to the victim when rappelling from above on a second rope?
• How can you maintain effective communication when radio channels are congested?
• During a low-angle victim evacuation, which voice command should be given if something goes wrong?
• The litter tie-in for a high-angle lowering system uses a pigtail attached with a figure eight on a bight knot to the carabiners at the master attachment point at the end of the main-line lowering rope.
• In the ten percent rule, which statement is correct?
• Which option describes the function of a load releasing hitch?
• What is a key risk of miscommunication during a high-angle rescue?
• Which statement about rigging the litter is true for a more stable tie-in?
• What is a primary reason for establishing a stable anchor before lowering a patient?
• The simple system is defined as the mechanical advantage calculated by counting the number of lines attached to the load.
• What is the difference between the lead rope and the belay rope in high-angle rescue?
• How do you verify an anchor's integrity before loading it?
• When should a rescue rig be abandoned in favor of a new arrangement, and who decides?
• Which term best describes the factor that increases a rescuer's lifting capability in a pulley system?
• In a 4:1 mechanical advantage, moving the load 6 feet requires how many feet of rope to pass through?
• In a 4:1 system, rope movement is four times the load movement.
• Triage provides the rescuer a system to:
• Which statement regarding high angle litter lowering techniques is true?
• What is the purpose of a backup belay and how is it set up?
• Which of the following is not a rope grabbing device?
• What are the unique features of low angle evacuation?
• What are signs of potential spinal injury in a high-angle rescue and how should they be managed?
• Which arrangement ensures the victim's weight is attached to the descent device during a high-angle rappelling rescue?
• When ascenders are used in hauling systems, the arrow should point toward the:
• The Sked stretcher can be used in which positions?
• A rope system with one hauling system pulling another hauling system is called:
• What is the function of a rigging plate compared to a D-shaped carabiner in load distribution?
• The two variables in the ten percent rule are:
• Which is best suited for moving injured victims in a low - angle environment?
• Why is static rope preferred for anchors and rigging in high-angle rescue?
• The best method of opening the airway in neck-injury cases is the:
• What considerations does confined-space rescue introduce to planning?
• What is a friction hitch and where would you use it in high-angle rescue?
• A highline in which the two suspension points are close to being on the same level is a ___ highline system.
• Which knot is used on the pigtail for the litter tie-in at the end of the main-line lowering rope?
• Which rope condition indicates it should be retired or replaced?
• What is a Prusik, and when is it typically used in rope systems?
• When backing over the edge, which action is recommended?
• What is the first rule of risk management?
• In a 3:1 system, if the load is moved about 50 feet, how many feet of rope are pulled?
• According to the rule, the center of the unloaded highline should sag 10 percent for every ___ lbs. of expectant load for every 100 feet.
• Which factor is essential in low-angle evacuation packaging?
• When selecting PPE for a high-angle rescue, which combination is essential?
• How does load sharing work in multi-point anchors and why is it important?
• The mechanical advantage that is calculated by counting the number of lines attached to the load is:
• A compound pulley system is defined as:
• Which sequence correctly outlines a controlled lowering of a patient from setup to completion?
• What should you verify about an anchor during pre-load checks, including redundancy?
• In a progress capture device used for low-angle evacuation hauling, what happens to the load when the pulling force is released?
• Which elements should a high-angle rescue plan include?
• What is the first action in scene size-up for a high-angle rescue?
• What is the last step in the risk management process?
• What is the term for a highline where the suspension points are nearly level?
• If a 200-pound load can be moved using slightly more than 50 pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is:
• What is the purpose of a master point in anchor equalization?
• Which device would be necessary to rescue a person wearing a seat harness?
• Double-line lowering requires which arrangement for the litter and belay line?
• Placing your only pulley on the load when lifting with a rope yields what mechanical advantage?
• Triage aims to determine the order of medical care and transportation.
• The litter tie-in for a high-angle lowering system needs a:
• Which knot is best described as suitable for temporary load transfer along a rope?
• Which method(s) are valid for redirecting load without repositioning the entire system?
• What is progress capture in rope systems, and which device is commonly used to arrest rope progress during ascent or descent?
• What term describes a traveling device that grabs the load line and pulls the load?
• Why is continuous risk assessment essential during a rescue, and who is responsible for it?
• In a single change of direction force vector, the maximum force you can generate at the angle is:
• Which type of litter should only be used for disaster work or mass casualties.
• What knot allows rope under load to be lowered through the anchor attachment in an emergency?
• In high-angle rescue planning, which edge condition is most challenging to traverse without shock loading?
• The term Z-rig refers to a hauling system with what ratio?
• When using a litter basket, which factor determines whether the basket is lowered horizontally or vertically?
• When performing the pick-off, it is always preferable to have the victim's weight placed on your:
• What voice command shall be given by any member of the rescue team who sees something going wrong?
• What is the purpose of a communications plan in a rescue plan?
• Which scenario demonstrates the need for an independent backup anchor?
• Which item is a rope grabbing device?
• In a highline system, what is a line attached to the load called?
• A litter basket requires _____ main lines to accommodate a horizontal lower with two attendants.
• Which of the following is a rope grabbing device?
• Why is anchor redundancy critical in high-angle rescue?
• Which PPE is essential for high-angle rescue operations?
• How do you estimate rope length required for a lowering operation?
• Which role is an optional addition to the low-angle evacuation litter team?
• Which factor is not considered when deciding to lower a litter basket?
• What is a common danger in pick-off rescues?
• Determine the amount of sag for the following highline: 400 lb. load and a 100 foot span.
• Which statement best describes edge protection and two common methods to protect rope when passing over edges?
• What is the purpose of a debrief after a rescue operation?
• Which technique minimizes rope drag when moving a load laterally?
• When gaining access to the patient during a rope rescue, which action is appropriate?
• In incident command for rescue, what does 'order of entry' refer to?
• In START triage, which color tag is considered a delayed patient?
• Explain the difference between a 3:1 and a 9:1 mechanical advantage system and provide a typical use.
• Which is a consideration in the packaging of a victim to be moved in the low-angle environment?
• What is the simplest tie-in used as a low-angle evacuation litter tender?
• The webbing used for lashing victims to a stokes basket should be approximately ___ feet long
• Which set of steps constitutes key actions when safely terminating a rescue operation?
• What criteria should be used to evaluate anchors before use?
• What is the main line rope used for in litter rigging?
• If a 100-pound load can be moved using slightly more than 50 pounds of force, the mechanical advantage is:
• What is the primary function of edge protection devices in high-angle rescue?
• Which is considered a use for highlines?
• What is a function of a load releasing hitch?
• During termination, why is de-rigging the system considered a critical step?
• Why are clear communications and standardized terminology vital in high-angle rescue?
• In a two-pulley mechanical advantage of 2:1, the effort required is approximately what fraction of the load?
• Which item is used to release loads that have hung up on obstacles?
• What is the function of an ascender in rope work?
• In triage, which color tag indicates the most urgent need for treatment?
• Why should a rescue plan include a timeline and contingency actions?
• Differentiate lowering and raising operations and identify main safety concerns for each.
• In a pick-off rescue, which factor is a danger?
• In rigging, what is a direct consequence of not maintaining a proper rope path?
• In a low-angle hauling operation, what can be used as a progress capture device (PCD)?
• The pick-off of an unconscious patient requires
• For a horizontal lowering with two attendants, how many main lines are required?
• Which statement concerning the use of progress capture devices (PCDs) in a low angle hauling operation is true?
• Which statement best describes a Z-drag system in rope rescue?
• In patient packaging, what is the Stokes litter and when is it typically used?
• Explain the importance of controlling rope scope and direction in rigging.
• Which would you use for a rescue chest harness for a pick-off rescue, a:
• Which is a characteristic of the body positions assumed by litter tenders during a low angle evacuation?
• Name two methods to redirect a rope load to a different anchor point.
• Which braking device is alternative for high angle rescue lowering of a load of more than one person?