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Which step involves rescuer number one securing the victim using the arm clamp?
Which step involves rescuer number one securing the victim using the arm clamp?
- Step one (correct)
- Step four
- Step two
- Step three
What is the purpose of using a backboard with at least three straps, a head immobilizer, and head chin straps?
What is the purpose of using a backboard with at least three straps, a head immobilizer, and head chin straps?
- To stabilize the victim's head and neck
- To remove the victim from the water
- To secure the victim on the backboard (correct)
- To provide advanced medical care
What should rescuer number two do when the backboard starts to float upwards under the victim?
What should rescuer number two do when the backboard starts to float upwards under the victim?
- Adjust the board underwater to better position it (correct)
- Press the backboard underwater using a wide grip
- Secure the victim's body using the forearm clamp
- Secure the straps across the victim's body
What should rescuer number one do once the board has been positioned at the edge?
What should rescuer number one do once the board has been positioned at the edge?
What should rescuer number two do to secure the head using the chin and forehead straps?
What should rescuer number two do to secure the head using the chin and forehead straps?
What should both rescuers do once the victim is completely secured?
What should both rescuers do once the victim is completely secured?
What should rescuer number one do after exiting the pool?
What should rescuer number one do after exiting the pool?
What should rescuer number two do after rescuer number one exits the pool?
What should rescuer number two do after rescuer number one exits the pool?
What should rescuer number one do while slowly pulling the board out of the water?
What should rescuer number one do while slowly pulling the board out of the water?
When should rescuer number two secure the straps across the victim's body?
When should rescuer number two secure the straps across the victim's body?
