ICE RESCUE

In an ice rescue incident spotter’s line of sight to the victim are @ 90 degree angles to each.
1. TRUE
2. False
The warm zone area is within 20 feet of the water’s edge.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Technician level trained personnel can only perform shore based techniques.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
A ladder and ropes can be used to reach extended distances in ice rescue incidents.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
On ice rescue incidents the tactics to reach victims should be Reach, Row, Go, Throw, in that order.
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
Hypothermia is an issue in water rescue incidents. If it is cold and the victim is wet but is not shivering it’s likely that
1. They are not cold
2. They are in mild hypothermia and can be warmed any way
3. They are in moderate hypothermia and should be re-warmed torso only
4. They are past the point of likely recovery
When a person is in severe hypothermia they may demonstrate all the
following clinical signs except:
1. Rigid muscles
2. Fixed and dilated pupils
3. Red Skin
4. No discernable pulse
Which of the following is not a suitable choice for movement on the ice
1. Crawling
2. Sliding on the top of a backboard
3. Sliding while inside of a basket litter
4. Walking
When going out for a victim through the ice the rescuer should
1. Go straight to the victim in the shortest path
2. Approach the victim from the side or back
3. Be lowered to the victim by a helicopter
4. Never get close enough to the victim for them to grab you
What could be a problem with locking carabineers during ice rescue incidents
1. Ice forms on them and prevents them from being unlocked or opened
2. They are hard to open with large gloves on
3. They keep unlocking when dragged on the ice
4. They don’t open wide enough

ICE RESCUE

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