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In a rescue system, the most likely type of failure is:
In a rescue system, the most likely type of failure is:
What is the primary goal of the co-worker-assisted rescue process?
What is the primary goal of the co-worker-assisted rescue process?
What is one advantage of using group rescue methods during co-worker-assisted rescue?
What is one advantage of using group rescue methods during co-worker-assisted rescue?
Forces at the terminating points of a highline are ___________ when the load is mid-span.
Forces at the terminating points of a highline are ___________ when the load is mid-span.
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What is a vector lift in rescue operations?
What is a vector lift in rescue operations?
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What is the most likely type of failure in a rescue system according to the text?
What is the most likely type of failure in a rescue system according to the text?
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In a system where the primary rescuer (Rescuer-1) is suspended on a rope and the lead rigger (Rescuer-2) performs all lowering and raising functions, the primary authority for initiating system operation should be deferred to
In a system where the primary rescuer (Rescuer-1) is suspended on a rope and the lead rigger (Rescuer-2) performs all lowering and raising functions, the primary authority for initiating system operation should be deferred to
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In the event of a fall, the first preferred method of rescue is
In the event of a fall, the first preferred method of rescue is
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A person who has suffered a fall should receive medical attention and be evaluated by a medical professional
A person who has suffered a fall should receive medical attention and be evaluated by a medical professional
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If possible, the preferred approach to rescue is
If possible, the preferred approach to rescue is
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The steps toward co-worker-assisted rescue are
The steps toward co-worker-assisted rescue are
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A responder’s priority is the safety of
A responder’s priority is the safety of
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Initial contact with the subject should ideally occur
Initial contact with the subject should ideally occur
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A word used to describe attaching one system to another, such as placing a pre-rigged haul system onto a lifeline, is
A word used to describe attaching one system to another, such as placing a pre-rigged haul system onto a lifeline, is
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The resistance of an object to the medium through which or on which it is travelling is known as
The resistance of an object to the medium through which or on which it is travelling is known as
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