CNAL SAR

Use only this method of life raft extraction if the survivor has a known or suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine.

Sink

(T/F) Body Substance Isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or administering medical treatment to a survivor.

True

(T/F) Day/VMC open ocean rescue swimmer deployment training is permitted for proficiency and qualification.

True

(T/F) During a direct deployment double-lift, the QS safety strap is not used.

True

A minimum of _____ crewman's safety belts must be maintained in the aircraft as part of minimum helicopter SAR equipment.

3

While performing CPR, limit interruptions in chest compressions to less than _____ seconds.

10

Live practice rescue litter operations from a helicopter shall be completed to the point at which the simulated survivor is clear of the water by approximately _____ feet.

10-15

What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?

100-120 compressions per minute

The TYCOM SAR evaluator shall conduct an evaluation of SAR training and readiness of aviation units with assigned helicopters per chapters 4 though 10 every _____ months.

12

The trail line assembly contents consist of _____ feet of nylon rope, a weak link and a _____ pound shot bag.

120/5

After the pilot commands "Jump, jump, jump" over the ICS, the pilot shall remain at or below_____ feet until the CC reports: "Swimmer Away".

15

The recommended altitude/airspeeds limitations for deploying a multi-place life (MPLR) life raft (inflated or uninflated) is what?

15/0 and 10/10.

You shall maintain a copy of your current CPR card in your NATOPS jacket. If a card is not available a signed copy of the post course report will suffice for a period not to exceed _____ days from the last date of the class.

180

The PHSRU (SEAWARS) is designed to release within _____ seconds after saltwater entry.

2

There are _____ Sam splints maintained in the level "A" Medical kit at all times.

2

During manual CPR, rescuers should perform chest compressions to a depth of at least _____ inches for an average adult, while avoiding excessive chest compression depths (greater than _____ inches).

2/2.4

The MK-124 emits an orange smoke or red flare for approximately _____ seconds.

20

The closed book examination requires a minimum grade of _____ to pass examination.

3.4

The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected waters rescue swimmer deployments training are sea state (Douglas) of ____ or less or (Beaufort) ___ or less.

3/4

If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command rescue aircrewman are not available for the SFT, the command standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the SFT with _____ days of the TYCOM SAR evaluation.

30

If during the TYCOM SAR evaluation command rescue swimmers are not available for the SFT, the command SAR standardization petty officer/assistant shall administer the test with _____ days.

30

During transit, it is recommended that the personnel on the rescue hoist be no higher than _____, and airspeed be no faster than safe single engine airspeed.

30 feet AGL

The double rescue hook has three components. They are respectively the large hook, equipment ring, and the small hook. What are the components limitations?

3000lbs., 1500lbs., and 1000lbs.

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced airway?

30:2

What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 2-rescuer adult CPR without and advanced airway?

30:2

Any back pack with contents weighing _____ pounds total may substituted for a MEDEVAC litter to complete testing for large groups or commands without MEDEVAC litters.

39

Once a patient has been cared for using the "MARCH" algorithm they should be reassessed at least every _____ minutes until handed-off to a higher medical authority.

5

When an advanced airway in in place during 2-person CPR, give 1 breath every _____ seconds without attempting to synchronize breaths between compressions.

6

When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching _____ feet from the survivor execute a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications.

6-8

Renewal of a current annual evaluation may be accomplished within _____ days of preceding expiration of the current evaluation and is valid for _____ months from the last day of the month in which the current evaluation expires.

60/12

Commanding Officer designation as a command rescue swimmer shall be completed within _____ days of reporting aboard.

90

For severe bleeding from a life-threatening injury, _____ immediately with a gloved hand.

Apply direct pressure

To reduce fatigue during CPR, how often should rescuers switch roles?

After every 5 cycles of compressions and breaths

When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump?

After third shoulder tap from hoist operator

The first step in the survivor disentanglement / recovery procedures is:

Assess the situation

For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should _________.

Be slid out as far as possible

Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety?

Between the survivors legs and hooked to the friction keeper

What is the most common type of disentanglement situation the rescue swimmer may encounter?

Shroud line entanglement

A deviated trachea or jugular vein distention may be indications of which type of injury?

Closed chest wound

Rescue swimmers who fail the re-evaluation and are, therefore, unable to maintain qualification shall appear before a _____.

Command Evaluation Board

After an actual load is supported by the cable grip, the _____ shall ensure it is returned and proper paperwork initiated for special inspection.

Crew Chief

Once a survivor is safely on board the aircraft, the survivor's personal flotation device should be:

Deflated or replaced

What is the meaning of the rescue hand signal: Two crossed forearms over your head.

Deploy raft

What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation device if the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness?

Disconnect the chest quick ejector snap

What is the meaning of the direct deployment hand signal: Pointing down and circling your hand.

Down

While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the _____ of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter.

Equipment Ring

For the purposes of SAR training governed by OPNAVINST 3130.6E, the term "safety observer" is now defined as anyone qualified in adult CPR and _____.

Equipped with a radio or phone

The following are signs and symptoms of heat stroke EXCEPT: - Excessive sweating - Skin hot to couch, dry and red in appearance - Rapid, shallow breathing - Rapid, weak pulse

Excessive sweating

(T/F) Automated external defibrillators (AED) are authorized for use in naval aircraft.

False

(T/F) During SAR procedures the swimmer may be attached to more than one safety device (i.e. gunner's belt, seat harness, double rescue hook) depending on situational demands.

False

(T/F) Minimum helicopter SAR equipment does not include a quick strop.

False

(T/F) The rescue litter SHALL only enter the cabin feet first.

False

(T/F) When arming the MK 25 marine marker, both the protective cap and arming cap should be discarded immediately to avoid a FOD hazard in the aircraft.

False

Night pool training may be completed during the day by using rescue swimmer mask configured with _____ layers of _____ percent window tint.

Four/5

When landing to affect a rescue and the survivor is beyond the sight of the aircraft the following gear should be carried; _____, level "A/B/C" medical kits, rescue/MEDVAC litter.

Hand held radio

What is the meaning of the rescue signal: Hand held strait over your head

I am all right

The communications responsibilities of the SMC and OSC shall be in accordance with the ______.

IAMSAR Manual

The rescue litter sling assembly should be inventoried on preflight and is located _____.

In the SAR curtain

Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries?

Knees Flexed

The proper hand placement during adult CPR is two hands on the _____ of the breastbone (sternum).

Lower Half

Once the current inventory of _____ is depleted the only authorized marine locator marker load-out for SAR missions will be 6 _____.

MK-25s / MK-58s

During 2-rescuer CPR, one rescuer provides chest compressions. What is the role of the second rescuer?

Maintain and open airway and give breaths

Use of the trail line while employing the rescue litter is _____.

Mandatory

Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy search and rescue operations?

NTTP 3-22.5 SAR TAC

Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the _______.

On Scene Commander

What kind of fracture is the bone protruding from the skin?

Open Fracture

The underwater approach is used primarily for approaching what type of survivor?

Panicked

Do not utilize the __ method(s) of life raft extrication if the survivor has a known or suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine.

Pull & Roll

Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors?

Rear Surface Approach

The arm retainer straps _____ be outboard when placing the rescue strop on the survivor.

Shall

The rescue swimmer helmet is minimum required rescue swimmer equipment and _____ be available (in the aircraft) for all water deployments.

Shall

Before water entry, the Rescue Swimmer's mask _____ tied off on either the left or right shoulder strap of the Rescue Swimmer's harness.

Shall be

The rescue swimmer helmet _____ be worn for all water deployments.

Should

Direct Deployment procedures _____ be used on aviators who have ejected from aircraft.

Should not

The detachable lifting strap of the QS can be identified by the _____ band of webbing located next to the detachable lifting strap's V-Ring assembly.

Red

Maritime direct deployment training (ground and flight) is _____ prior to designation as an aviation command rescue swimmer.

Required

What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body surface area?

Rule of nines

Once a survivor is _____, the survivor's personal flotation device should be deflated or replaced.

Safely on board the aircraft

Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is the _____ method of recovery.

Safest

What is the purpose of first aid?

Save Life Prevent further injury Minimize or prevent infection (Answer is All the Above)

The crew should consider either recovery or short hauling the rescue swimmer between multiple survivors if what conditions exist?

Sea State Greater than 2 Night/IMC More than 25 yards between survivors (Answer will be all of the above)

How long does hepatitis "B" (HBV) virus survive in dried blood?

Seven days

Day or night disentanglement training/evaluation utilizing a parachute _____ only be conducted in a pool environment.

Shall

During all inland SAR evolutions (training and/or actual), power margin checks _____ be conducted IAW applicable T/M/S NATOPS procedures.

Shall

In the H-60 when using the Chicago grip, the crewman's safety belt _____ be fed over the rescue hoist support from aft to front.

Shall

Repeated rapid hoist descents and ascents with rescue swimmer(s) attached (tea bagging) _____ not be continued as fulfilling night deployment requirements.

Shall

To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must ________ after taking a quick breath of air.

Submerge the survivor

(T/F) A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in the water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered.

True

For a direct deployment double lift, the RS, while wearing a properly secured crewman's safety belt, sits on the deck facing the cabin door and hooks into the large rescue hook in what order?

Tri SAR lifting V ring, Rescue Strop, Quick Strop

(T/F) Initial rescue swimmer deployments are required for all category one (CAT I) Aviation Rescue Swimmers and shall be completed prior to designation as a command Rescue Swimmer.

True

(T/F) Maritime commands are authorized to employ direct deployment procedures when tasked with an actual rescue scenario outside the maritime environment.

True

(T/F) Minimum helicopter SAR equipment requirements may be added to, but never subtracted from, at the commanding officer's discretion.

True

(T/F) Once donned the aviation rescue swimmer shall always "Burp" the dry suit.

True

(T/F) The DD double-lift method is an expedient alternative to the rescue/MEDEVAC litter when recovering a hypothermic or potentially hypothermic survivor.

True

(T/F) Upon finding a victim unresponsive, it would be practical for to continue to assess the breathing and pulse simultaneously before fully activating the emergency response system.

True

An unconscious survivor automatically communicates and injury to the head, neck, and spine.

True

Do not us the _____ approach if the survivor is wearing and/or entangled in a parachute.

Underwater

When a patient responds to you only when asked questions, they can be assessed to be at what level of consciousness?

Verbal

The MPLR (multi-place life raft) shall only be deployed for immediate inflation with the _____ installed.

Weak Link

In relation to a composite aircraft crash, when do composite fibers pose a health threat?

When they become airborne.