Chapter #5 Flashcards
(18 cards)
T/F: a good risk assessment will determine the least hazardous rescue method to use, but sometimes it boils down to where a rescuer has to “go”.
True
T/F: Human chain search works by linking hands with other searchers typically done in deeper larger water.
False - done in shallow and relatively safe areas.
What is the purpose of the initial swim test before a water rescue operation?
A. To test the rescuer’s diving skills
B. To determine the fastest swimmer in the group
C. To evaluate the rescuer’s ability to work with scuba gear
D. To assess the rescuer’s swimming ability and overall dynamic feel
D
According to Figure 5-6, what might panicked victims do during a rescue?
A. Use the rescuer as a flotation aid
B. Assist the rescuer
C. Attempt to swim away
D. Remain still and wait for help
A
What is the main risk of entering low-visibility water, as discussed in the “Getting in the Water” section?
A. Being swept away by current
B. Getting injured or impaled
C. Losing the victim
D. Getting tired quickly
B
What tool can be used to check the bottom conditions of a waterway before entering?
A. A human chain
B. A snorkel and fins
C. A pike pole or probe pole
D. A flotation device
C
Why might a human chain be used in water rescue, as described in Figure 5-3?
A. To swim faster to the victim
B. To pull heavy equipment through water
C. To effectively search shallow water areas
D. To provide flotation for panicked victims
C
What does the “Approaching In-Water Victims” section warn rescuers about?
A. Victims may panic and endanger the rescuer
B. Victims may become unconscious
C. Victims may lose their flotation device
D. Victims may swim away
A
What is one important reason rescuers should avoid jumping blindly into water, according to the safety tip?
A. There may be unseen hazards like rebar or rocks
B. It may take longer to reach the victim
C. They might scare the victim
D. They could damage equipment
A
What is the recommended method for approaching a panicking victim in the water?
A. Approach from the rear, grab under the arms, lean back
B. Splash water to distract the victim
C. Swim directly to the victim from the front
D. Dive underneath and pull the victim’s legs
A
What is the main benefit of offering a flotation device to a victim?
A. It helps the victim swim faster
B. It prevents the victim from grabbing the rescuer
C. It entertains the victim
D. It identifies the victim’s location
B
What does the “1-10-1 rule” describe?
A. A method of CPR timing
B. The number of victims a rescuer can save per hour
C. Stages of hypothermia risk in cold water immersion
D. The order in which equipment should be used
C
What is a drawback of using swim fins during rescue?
A. They reduce visibility
B. They slow down swimming
C. They are difficult to walk in on land
D. They are unsafe in deep water
C
What is one reason a victim may be considered “passive”?
A. They are unconscious or in shock
B. They are trying to swim away
C. They are yelling for help
D. They are attempting to pull the rescuer down
A
According to the safety tip, why should rescuers avoid pulling victims directly onto a boat from the same side?
A. It wastes time
B. It may cause the victim to panic
C. It requires special certification
D. It could capsize the boat
D
T/F: If needed for your own safety when attempting to rescue someone you can strike them in the face.
T
T/F: Reaching for the left arm of a victim by a right-handed rescuer will likely let the victim “swarm” all over the rescuer, and escape from this position may not be easy.
T
T/F: two advantages of a rescue swimmer approaching a victim from the rear are: first, the victim cannot reach behind themselves and the rescuer also has the ability to push off from the victim if things get out of control.
T
