First Aid: Tourniquet Application Procedure

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What is the purpose of blanketing a stretcher according to the text?

To provide a place for the rescuers to sit

To provide warmth for shock or environmental conditions (correct)

To prevent the casualty from escaping

To keep the rescuers warm

How are rescuers instructed to place the web portion of the harness behind the casualty's neck?

Over the chest

Over the face

Behind the neck (correct)

Around the waist

What action should rescuers take after pulling on the webbing to snug the harness on the wearer?

Lift the casualty off the floor

Let go of the webbing

Drag the casualty to a safer area

Pull harder on the webbing (correct)

How can rescuers move a casualty to a safer area after applying the harness?

By dragging or pulling the casualty like a sled Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objectives of blanketing a stretcher mentioned in the text?

To allow a rescuer to access vital signs and injuries quickly Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized about the comfort of casualties in rapidly applied harnesses according to the text?

Casualties feel no discomfort from a rapid harness application Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of mine rescue work?

To recover casualties as quickly as possible Signup and view all the answers

What type of anchor attachment requires three feet of rope plus length needed to wrap around the anchor?

Figure 8 follow through with a Figure 8 on a Bight Signup and view all the answers

Why is safety stressed at all times in rope rescue activities?

To highlight the danger of rope rescue work Signup and view all the answers

In what scenario is the ring bend extremely difficult to untie once loaded?

Wrap-3-Pull-2 tied properly with the tied ends facing the load and against the anchor Signup and view all the answers

What is risk management in technical rescue a result of?

Experience, training, and personal judgement Signup and view all the answers

What angle between the legs is recommended to be kept less than 45° in a Basket Hitch?

Greater than 45° Signup and view all the answers

Why must the skills and techniques shown in the chapter be used by experts only?

Due to their complexity and level of difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What is the basic goal of any rescue recovery operation?

To remove the casualty as quickly as possible with maximum safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended strength of an anchor in relation to the rope's diameter?

At least 10 times the rope's diameter Signup and view all the answers

Why do mine rescue workers need ropes and harnesses?

To allow them to reach injured individuals in dangerous places Signup and view all the answers

When is a Basket Hitch not recommended for use?

When the direction of pull is changing, and legs will not load evenly Signup and view all the answers

Which anchor attachment results in very little strength loss if properly tied with the ends facing the load and against the anchor?

Wrap-3-Pull-2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prusik grab point in a compound system?

To connect two mechanical advantages together Signup and view all the answers

What does a slipping prusik indicate in a compound system?

Excessive forces applied in the system Signup and view all the answers

When should a ratchet prusik be used in a haul system?

To safely hold a load while resetting Signup and view all the answers

Why might mechanical rope grab devices be damaging to the rope in a compound system?

Excessive force is applied during usage Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to add a prusik minding pulley in a compound system?

Allow the prusiks on the haul line to operate as a safety belay Signup and view all the answers

How is the total mechanical advantage calculated in a compound system?

By multiplying the mechanical advantages of each system Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred technique when there are double rails on the stretcher?

Threading under the bottom rail for a tighter fit Signup and view all the answers

Where should the last bight loop be placed to ensure safety?

Well away from the throat Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when reaching the top cross member during the process of tying off on the stretcher frame?

Tighten each running end over the casualty's shoulders Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to avoid interference with rigging systems during the tying process?

Keep left over rope or webbing under all to prevent falling out Signup and view all the answers

What method uses webbing to secure a casualty in a stretcher and takes longer to remove than the herringbone method?

Diamond lashing method Signup and view all the answers

How should one release the herringbone basket stretcher tie-in to let the patient out of the stretcher?

Undo last part of tie-in, then pull bends out each side Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rope Rescue Objectives

Primary objective of mine rescue work is the safe recovery of casualties from dangerous and inaccessible places.

Personal Protection Equipment

Use of ropes and harnesses to reach injured and to raise or lower them to safety.

Key Concepts and Definitions

Rope rescue is a dangerous activity, and safety must be stressed at all times.
Risk management is a result of experience, training, and good personal judgment.

Ropes, Webbing, and Hardware

Use of ropes, webbing, and hardware, and their uses in rescue work.

Tying Knots, Bends, and Hitches

Importance of tying a number of knots, bends, and hitches used in rescue work.

Preparing Rescue Harnesses

How to prepare rescue harnesses and secure a patient to a rescue stretcher.

Setting up Anchor Systems

How to set up a safe anchor system.

Building Mechanical Advantages

How to build mechanical advantages.

Building Safety Belays

How to build safety belays and the radium release hitch.

Blanketing a Stretcher

Objectives of blanketing a stretcher:
- Provide warmth for shock or environmental conditions
- Ensure comfort and avoid pressure points on the casualty's body
- Allow quick access to vital signs and injuries
- Keep blankets from getting into rigging systems

Diamond Lashing

Method of securing a casualty in a stretcher using webbing.
Takes longer to remove from a stretcher than the herringbone method.

Rope Anchor Attachments

Figure 8 follow-through with a Figure 8 on a Bight.
Tensionless hitch: used on cylinder-shaped anchors.
Simple Slung (Single Loop): wraps a single strand of webbing around an anchor.

Prusiks

Prusik grab point (or haul prusik): attaches one MA to another in compound systems.
Allows one to pull the other in a Z-Rig, allowing a mechanical advantage to pull on itself.
Ratchet prusik: placed in a haul system to safely hold a load while resetting the pulling mechanical advantage.

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Learn the correct procedure for applying a tourniquet in a first aid situation. This quiz covers important steps to ensure a tight fit and safety for the casualty.