PTA/EMT Flashcards
1
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What is the maximum time allowed for the Complex (sprint) event during the land PTA?
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27.0 seconds (Appendix A)
2
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How many repetitions are required for the Body Weight Row during the PTA?
A
12 repetitions (Appendix A)
3
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What is the minimum number of pushups for the PTA?
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30 repetitions (Appendix A)
4
Q
How long must a Rescue Swimmer hold the side plank in the PTA?
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65.0 seconds (Appendix A)
5
Q
What is the minimum number of dead hang pull-ups for the PTA?
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5 repetitions (Appendix A)
6
Q
What is the maximum time allowed for the 300-meter shuttle?
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79.0 seconds (Appendix A)
7
Q
How soon must the land PTA be completed after reporting to a unit?
A
Upon reporting aboard after PCS (Appendix A)
8
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What is the rest period allowed after the Complex?
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No more than 5 minutes (Appendix A)
9
Q
Can alternate deadlift be used during PTA?
A
Yes, it is authorized (Appendix A)
10
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How long can rest be between exercises in the land portion, excluding after Complex?
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No more than 2 minutes (Appendix A)
11
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What is the time limit for the 400-yard gear swim in a yard pool?
A
6 minutes, 30.0 seconds (Appendix B)
12
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What is the time limit for the 400-yard gear swim in a meter pool?
A
7 minutes, 10.0 seconds (Appendix B)
13
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What is the maximum average time per lap for the 6x50 swim in a yard pool?
A
37.0 seconds (Appendix B)
14
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What is the maximum average time per lap for the 6x50 swim in a meter pool?
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41.0 seconds (Appendix B)
15
Q
What is the maximum time for the 4x50 buddy tow in a yard pool?
A
1 minute, 15.0 seconds (Appendix B)
16
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What is the maximum time for the 4x50 buddy tow in a meter pool?
A
1 minute, 24.0 seconds (Appendix B)
17
Q
What is the interval time for the 4x50 underwater down/back in a yard pool?
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Every 1 minute, 15.0 seconds (Appendix B)
18
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What is the interval time for the 4x50 underwater down/back in a meter pool?
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Every 1 minute, 24.0 seconds (Appendix B)
19
Q
How much rest is allowed between water portion events?
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No more than 5 minutes (Appendix B)
20
Q
What gear is required during the water portion of PTA?
A
Approved booties, fins, mask, and snorkel (Appendix B)
21
Q
What is the maximum allowed time to complete each portion of the PTA?
A
One hour per portion (Appendices A & B)
22
Q
Can the land and water PTA be completed separately?
A
Yes, they may be completed non-consecutively (Appendix B)
23
Q
Who may administer the PTA?
A
AST shop supervisor, RS FEB member, RS Instructor, or RS Stan Division Instructor (Appendix B)
24
Q
When must a Rescue Swimmer complete a PTA if grounded over 30 days?
A
Before requalifying (Appendix B)
25
Can rounding be used for PTA time calculations?
No, rounding is not authorized (Appendix B)
26
What should timers record during PTA?
Individual and average times to the nearest tenth of a second (Appendix B)
27
When is a swimmer unqualified after failing a PTA?
Immediately upon failure until passed (Appendix B)
28
What happens if PTA failure extends into the next quarter?
Both land and water must be passed to regain qualification (Appendix B)
29
What type of pool is preferred for the water PTA?
Measured pool of 25 yards or more, depth of 8.5 feet or more (Appendix B)
30
What are the six exercises in the land PTA?
Complex, Body Weight Row, Pushup, Side Plank, Dead Hang Pull-up, 300-Meter Shuttle (Appendix A)
31
What event starts the land PTA?
The Complex (Appendix A)
32
What muscles are primarily tested in the Body Weight Row?
Upper back and biceps (Appendix A)
33
What does the Side Plank test during PTA?
Core and lateral stability (Appendix A)
34
What part of the PTA simulates grip endurance?
Dead Hang Pull-up (Appendix A)
35
What is the focus of the 300-meter shuttle?
Anaerobic endurance and agility (Appendix A)
36
What skill does the 6x50 swim primarily assess?
Speed and efficiency using fins (Appendix B)
37
What is the purpose of the Buddy Tow?
To simulate real-life rescue swimmer scenarios (Appendix B)
38
What is the Underwater Down/Back swim designed to test?
Breath control and underwater confidence (Appendix B)
39
Are RSs allowed to wear any mask during the PTA?
Only approved masks IAW Aviation Life Support Manual (Appendix B)
40
What should swimmers do after each water event?
Rest for no more than 5 minutes (Appendix B)
41
What system is used to track RS training events?
Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS) (Appendix B)
42
How long must locally generated training records be maintained?
18 months (Appendix B)
43
What depth must the pool be for proper PTA execution?
At least 8.5 feet (Appendix B)
44
What is the minimum length for a PTA-approved pool?
25 yards (Appendix B)
45
Are rest breaks required during the land PTA?
Yes, limited to 2-5 minutes as specified (Appendix A)
46
Can operational deployments satisfy PTA requirements?
Yes, for Litter Recovery and Harness/Parachute Disentanglement (Appendix B)
47
How often must litter recovery drills be performed?
Every 180 days (Appendix B)
48
How often must harness/parachute disentanglement be done?
Every 180 days (Appendix B)
49
Who is responsible for RS training safety?
The Shop Chief (Appendix B)
50
What happens if PTA is not completed in a quarter?
RS cannot stand duty or deploy (Appendix B)
51
What is the objective of the Complex event in the land PTA?
To assess strength, acceleration, deceleration, and anaerobic capacity (Appendix A)
52
How much weight must the barbell be for the Complex deadlifts?
150 pounds (Appendix A)
53
How far does the RS sprint during the Complex?
100 meters (50m down and back) (Appendix A)
54
What equipment is used in the Body Weight Row assessment?
Suspension trainer (TRX or rings) and a metronome (Appendix A)
55
What BPM is the metronome set to for Body Weight Row?
60 BPM (Appendix A)
56
What causes a disqualification in the Body Weight Row?
Touching the floor, separating feet, or falling out of rhythm (Appendix A)
57
What is the arm position during the pushup event?
Hands below shoulders, no more than a fist-width outside shoulder width (Appendix A)
58
What BPM is used for the pushup event?
80 BPM (Appendix A)
59
What is a failure criterion for the pushup event?
Touching the floor with any body part other than hands or feet (Appendix A)
60
In the side plank event, what causes the timer to stop?
Breaking the straight body line (e.g., hips touch floor) (Appendix A)
61
What is the proper grip for dead hang pull-ups?
Palms facing forward, hands no more than one fist’s width outside the shoulders (Appendix A)
62
How many pull-ups are required for a passing score?
5 (Appendix A)
63
What movement is prohibited during the dead hang pull-up?
Kipping or kicking (Appendix A)
64
What is the purpose of the 300-meter shuttle?
To assess anaerobic capacity and directional changes (Appendix A)
65
How far is one leg of the 300-meter shuttle?
25 meters (Appendix A)
66
How many lengths does the RS complete in the shuttle?
6 (Appendix A)
67
What is the rest period before repeating the 300-meter shuttle?
5 minutes (Appendix A)
68
How is the shuttle time calculated?
Average of two trials (Appendix A)
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What is the maximum average time for passing the shuttle?
79.0 seconds (Appendix A)
70
When is the PTA required if grounded for over 30 days?
Before regaining qualification (Appendix B)
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What equipment must be worn for all water events?
Approved booties, fins, mask, and snorkel (Appendix B)
72
What swim style is used for the 400-yard gear swim?
Front crawl (Appendix B)
73
What is the minimum depth for a PTA-eligible pool?
8.5 feet (Appendix B)
74
How long is the 400-meter swim in yards?
Approximately 437 yards (Appendix B)
75
What is the allowed time for a 400-meter swim in a meter pool?
7 minutes, 10 seconds (Appendix B)
76
How many times is the 6x50 swim repeated?
6 times (Appendix B)
77
What is the rest period between reps in 6x50 swim?
15 seconds (Appendix B)
78
What is the time limit per 50-yard lap for 6x50 swim?
37.0 seconds (Appendix B)
79
What is the average time limit per 50-meter lap?
41.0 seconds (Appendix B)
80
What event simulates fin efficiency while towing a person?
4x50 Buddy Tow (Appendix B)
81
How many total yards or meters are swum during the Buddy Tow?
200 yards/meters (Appendix B)
82
What is the time interval between buddy tow repetitions?
20 seconds (Appendix B)
83
What size should the buddy (victim) be during the tow?
At least 180 pounds (Appendix B)
84
What event combines underwater and surface swimming?
4x50 Underwater Down Swim Back (Appendix B)
85
How far is each underwater swim leg?
25 yards or meters (Appendix B)
86
How is the underwater event timed?
One rep every 1:15 (yards) or 1:24 (meters) (Appendix B)
87
What is the requirement to pass the underwater event?
Complete all four reps on time (Appendix B)
88
What technique must be used to push off for underwater swim?
Submerge, then push off the wall (Appendix B)
89
What is a safety note about the underwater swim?
Surface only after touching the far wall (Appendix B)
90
What occurs if the RS fails any water evolution?
Immediate disqualification until passed (Appendix B)
91
How often is the PTA land and water portion required?
Once per quarter (Appendix B)
92
What happens if a swimmer fails only one PTA portion?
RS is disqualified until the failed portion is passed (Appendix B)
93
How long do you have to complete each PTA portion?
One hour each (Appendix B)
94
Who can administer the PTA?
AST Shop Chief, RS FEB Member, RS Instructor, RS Stan Instructor (Appendix B)
95
Where must results be recorded?
In training records or ALMIS (Appendix B)
96
How long must training records be retained?
18 months (Appendix B)
97
What is the policy on rounding times during PTA?
Rounding is not authorized (Appendix B)
98
What does the PTA primarily assess?
Speed, power, agility, and functional ability (Appendix B)
99
What is the purpose of periodic physical training?
To maintain operational capability in heavy seas (Appendix B)
100
What happens if PTA failure crosses into the next quarter?
Both portions must be retaken and passed (Appendix B)
101
Who is responsible for ensuring RSs train safely and properly?
The Shop Chief (Ch. 2A)
102
How often must the land portion of the PTA be completed?
Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)
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How often must the water portion of the PTA be completed?
Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)
104
What is the minimum frequency for water training sessions?
Once per calendar week (Ch. 2A)
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What is the minimum frequency for physical training sessions?
Two times per calendar week (Ch. 2A)
106
What is the recommended frequency for physical training when operational tempo allows?
Three times per week (Ch. 2A)
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What is the recommended frequency for water training when tempo allows?
Two times per week (Ch. 2A)
108
How often are lifesaving drills required?
Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)
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How often must litter recovery be completed?
Every 180 days (Ch. 2A)
110
How often is parachute disentanglement training required?
Every 180 days (Ch. 2A)
111
How many hours of EMT classroom training are required per quarter?
Three hours (Ch. 2A)
112
How many hours of EMT practical training are required per quarter?
Three hours (Ch. 2A)
113
When must the 24-hour EMT refresher be completed?
Before expiration of current certification (Ch. 2A)
114
What must all rescue swimmers pass during their unit’s 4-year standardization visit?
Land and water portions of the PTA (Ch. 2A)
115
Can unqualified RSs complete Litter or Harness/Parachute Drills?
No, they are exempt (Ch. 2A)
116
What is required if a pool is temporarily unavailable?
Complete land training three times per week (Ch. 2A)
117
Can operational deployments substitute for certain training?
Yes, for lifesaving
118
Where must non-ALMIS tracked training be recorded?
In the RS Training Record (Ch. 2A)
119
How long must RS training records be retained?
18 months (Ch. 2A)
120
What type of water must be used for PTA or swim sessions?
Measured pool of 25 yards or more, 8.5 feet deep or more (Ch. 2A)
121
What is the purpose of the PTA?
To assess strength & power
122
What key concepts are incorporated in PTA design?
Body awareness, acceleration
123
Who may administer the PTA?
AST Shop Chief , RS FEB member
124
How often must the PTA be completed?
Quarterly (Ch. 2A)
125
What must be done if an RS fails a PTA portion?
They lose qualification until the failed portion is passed (Ch. 2A)
126
What happens if the failure spans two quarters?
Both land and water portions must be retaken and passed (Ch. 2A)
127
Are RSs authorized to stand duty without current PTA?
No they may not deploy or stand duty (Ch. 2A)
128
How long is allowed for each PTA portion?
One hour per portion (Ch. 2A)
129
What rest is allowed after the Complex during land PTA?
Five minutes (Ch. 2A)
130
What is the rest between other land exercises?
Two minutes (Ch. 2A)
131
How long should PT sessions be?
Up to 90 minutes (Ch. 2A)
132
What should be included in PT sessions?
Warm-up, plyometrics
133
What is the goal of PT sessions?
To sustain physical readiness for 30 minutes in heavy seas (Ch. 2A)
134
What should water training include?
Gear swims, sprints
135
What is the intended duration of water training sessions?
Up to 90 minutes (Ch. 2A)
136
What is the benefit of lifesaving drills in a pool?
Better visibility for skill evaluation (Ch. 2A)
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What are the required lifesaving drills?
Front/rear approaches, head hold releases and escapes (Ch. 2A)
138
When are open water drills acceptable?
When pool use is unavailable (Ch. 2A)
139
Can alternate deadlifts be used in PTA?
Yes, they are authorized (Ch. 2A)
140
Are RSs allowed to round times in PTA records?
No, rounding is not authorized (Ch. 2A)
141
When must EMT recertification be completed?
Prior to NREMT certification expiration (Ch. 2A)
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How long is the EMT certification cycle?
Two years (April 1 – March 31) (Ch. 2A)
143
What covers the refresher course requirement?
CG Recertification class at TRACEN Petaluma (Ch. 2A)
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What are 1st quarter knowledge topics?
Respiratory/Cardiac Emergencies, AED
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What are 2nd quarter knowledge topics?
OB/Peds Emergencies, Heat
146
What are 3rd quarter knowledge topics?
Burns, Soft Tissue
147
What are 4th quarter knowledge topics?
Hypothermia, A&P/Blood Pathogens
148
What is a 1st quarter practical skill?
Cardiac arrest and AED use (Ch. 2A)
149
What is a 3rd quarter practical skill?
Musculoskeletal/Abdominal Injury Management (Ch. 2A)
150
Who can provide continuing EMT education?
Flight Surgeons, CG Clinics
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When must EMT continuing education be completed?
Prior to the current NREMT certification expiration date (EMT CE)
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What is the NREMT certification cycle duration?
Two years (April 1 to March 31) (EMT CE)
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What Coast Guard course satisfies the EMT refresher requirement?
The Coast Guard Recertification class at TRACEN Petaluma (EMT CE)
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Where must EMT recertification be registered?
In accordance with the NREMT website (EMT CE)
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What is recommended for obtaining EMT continuing education?
Partnering with Flight Surgeons, CG Clinics, or local EMS (EMT CE)
156
What is emphasized in 1st quarter knowledge training?
Respiratory and cardiac emergencies and AED review (EMT CE)
157
What spinal injury topic is included in 1st quarter training?
Injuries to the head and spine (EMT CE)
158
What OB/Pediatric topic is included in 2nd quarter knowledge?
Obstetrical and pediatric emergencies (EMT CE)
159
What water-related topic is covered in 2nd quarter knowledge?
Water-related emergencies and near-drowning (EMT CE)
160
What environmental emergency is covered in 2nd quarter?
Heat emergencies (EMT CE)
161
What is emphasized in 3rd quarter knowledge training?
Burns and soft tissue injuries (EMT CE)
162
What mass emergency topic is included in 3rd quarter?
Multiple-casualty incidents and EMS terrorism response (EMT CE)
163
What musculoskeletal topics are covered in 3rd quarter?
Musculoskeletal and acute abdominal emergencies (EMT CE)
164
What cold weather topic is emphasized in 4th quarter?
Hypothermia and localized cold injuries (EMT CE)
165
What infection-related training is done in 4th quarter?
Anatomy and physiology and blood pathogens (Level I) (EMT CE)
166
What patient evaluation training is included in 4th quarter?
Assessment of trauma/medical patients (EMT CE)
167
What additional medical category is included in 4th quarter?
Medical emergencies (EMT CE)
168
What practical skill is required in 1st quarter?
Management of cardiac arrest including AED use (EMT CE)
169
What immobilization skill is required in 1st quarter?
Spinal immobilization management (EMT CE)
170
What OB skill is practiced in 2nd quarter practicals?
Obstetrical and pediatric management (EMT CE)
171
What airway skill is included in 2nd quarter practicals?
BLS and ALS airway management with AED (EMT CE)
172
What environmental management is practiced in 2nd quarter?
Heat injury management (EMT CE)
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What wound management is practiced in 3rd quarter?
Burns and soft tissue injury management (EMT CE)
174
What airway review repeats in 3rd quarter practicals?
BLS and ALS airway management including AED (EMT CE)
175
What skeletal skill is included in 3rd quarter practicals?
Musculoskeletal and abdominal injury management (EMT CE)
176
What cold injury skill is practiced in 4th quarter?
Hypothermia and localized cold injury management (EMT CE)
177
What evaluation skills are practiced in 4th quarter?
Patient examination, vital signs, and SAMPLE history (EMT CE)
178
What general emergency skill is reviewed in 4th quarter?
Medical emergency management (EMT CE)
179
Where can additional education questions be answered?
CG EMT School at TRACEN Petaluma (EMT CE)
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What online requirements must be met for EMT CE?
Must align with NREMT online regulations (EMT CE)
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How many classroom training hours are required per quarter?
Three hours (EMT CE)
182
How many practical training hours are required per quarter?
Three hours (EMT CE)
183
What does "BLS" stand for?
Basic Life Support (EMT CE)
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What does "ALS" stand for?
Advanced Life Support (EMT CE)
185
What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events prior (EMT CE)
186
What condition does AED help treat?
Cardiac arrest (EMT CE)
187
What patient group is a focus in both knowledge and practicals?
Pediatric and obstetrical patients (EMT CE)
188
What quarterly segment includes terrorism response?
3rd quarter (EMT CE)
189
What quarter includes bloodborne pathogen training?
4th quarter (EMT CE)
190
What is the primary purpose of EMT CE for RSs?
Maintain operational readiness and NREMT certification (EMT CE)
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What quarter includes near-drowning training?
2nd quarter (EMT CE)
192
What EMS partnership is encouraged for CE?
Local EMS and CG Clinics (EMT CE)
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What airway device is part of ALS management?
Supraglottic airway or intubation tools (EMT CE)
194
What topic in 3rd quarter reinforces trauma care?
Acute abdominal injuries (EMT CE)
195
What quarterly topic reinforces infection prevention?
Blood Pathogens (Level I) (EMT CE)
196
What vital skills are bundled with patient exams?
Vital signs and SAMPLE history (EMT CE)
197
What general training helps manage heat stroke?
Heat injury management in 2nd quarter (EMT CE)
198
What skill repeats across all quarters?
AED usage (EMT CE)
199
What EMT requirement must be completed before expiration?
24-hour refresher course (EMT CE)
200
Who is ultimately responsible for meeting EMT CE deadlines?
The individual rescue swimmer (EMT CE)
