Rt Week 2

Front 1

A ______ ________ ________ provides load distribution over more than one anchor point, better accommodating static and dynamic loads.

Back 1

Multi-point anchor

Front 2

A ________ ______ has forces applied within a system when the load is not moving.

Back 2

static load

Front 3

A _______ _______ has forces created by moving loads as well as those caused by the sudden stopping of that movement, such as a shock load.

Back 3

dynamic load

Front 4

A load sharing anchor system has ________ _____ _______ anchor points that share the load.

Back 4

two or more

Front 5

A major disadvantage of a load sharing anchor system is?

Back 5

The stress on the anchor points will only be equal when the force of the main line pulls directly in the center for the angle formed by the anchor legs.

Front 6

Another advantage of a load distributing anchor system is the ability to ___________ ______ on remaining anchors if any one anchor fails.

Back 6

re-establish loading

Front 7

The integrity of a load distributing anchor depends on?

Back 7

the central attachment's ability to slide along the system; equalizing the forces.

Front 8

An important factor when building multi-point anchors is the?

Back 8

angle formed by the material used to join the anchors.

Front 9

__________ is the critical angle.

Back 9

120 degrees

Front 10

At __________, the load on each leg of the system will be approximately 100 percent of the load.

Back 10

120 degrees

Front 11

Remember when choosing a mechanical advantage you always want to choose the _______ system that will perform the task.

Back 11

simplest

Front 12

___________ ________ _______ are constructed as a result of a simple system that was unable to effectively move the load.

Back 12

Compound Haul System

Front 13

In compound haul systems, the traveling pulleys will move?

Back 13

towards the anchor at different speeds

Front 14

When constructing compound systems, the ________ is constructed first and is attached to the anchor and load.

Back 14

simplest (known as the primary system)

Front 15

The ____ _____ anchor system has two or more points that share the load.

Back 15

Load sharing

Front 16

What is a huge advantage of the load distributing anchor system?

Back 16

It maintains nearly equal loading on the anchor points despite direction changes.

Front 17

Never use a girth hitch with_________.

Back 17

Webbing

Front 18

Using webbing with a girth hitch will weaken the webbing and will?

Back 18

fail if shock loaded

Front 19

Angle 30 degrees

Factor =

Back 19

.52

Front 20

Angle 60 degrees

Factor =

Back 20

.58

Front 21

Angle 90 degrees

Factor =

Back 21

.71

Front 22

Angle 120 degrees

Factor =

Back 22

1.00

Front 23

Angle 150 degrees

Factor =

Back 23

1.94

Front 24

Angle 180 degrees

Factor =

Back 24

12.00

Front 25

________ _________ ________ are constructed as a result of a simple system that was unable to effectively move the load.

Back 25

Compound Haul Systems

Front 26

If you connect a 3 to 1 MA system to a 2 to 1 MA system, the resulting MA is?

Back 26

6 to 1

Front 27

The secondary system is always the same or ______ ________ as the primary, never less than, and attached to the haul line on the primary system.

Back 27

greater advantage

Front 28

One factor to consider is that compound haul systems often require?

Back 28

additional anchor points

Front 29

Always attach the secondary system?

Back 29

as close to the primary system as possible. This will prevent any unnecessary movement with the load.

Front 30

is the controlled descent of an individual down a rope.

Back 30

Rapelling

Front 31

The rescuers must be familiar with the ______ ______ ______ being used or control may be lost during use.

Back 31

descent control device

Front 32

Rescuers must be familiar with the proper _____ _____, ______ ________, _____ ____, and _____ _____ for the descending device being used.

Back 32

hand positioning

body positioning

locking off

and unlocking procedures

Front 33

You will _______ maintain _____ points of contact with the system.

Back 33

ALWAYS

TWO

Front 34

The _______ is always attached first, using the appropriate communication.

Back 34

belay

Front 35

After rigging in to the descent control device the rescuer says?

Back 35

"on rope"

Front 36

Before beginning any operation, a series of safety checks will always be performed. Once that is done and before beginning the rappel, the rescuer says?

Back 36

"on rappel"

Front 37

What equipment is need to perform a self rescue while rappelling?

Back 37

an extra carabiner and two prusik hitches

Front 38

A good way to relieve pressure on the lower body (while rappelling) is to use?

Back 38

a foot strap, etrier, etc to stand momentarily taking pressure off the harness.

Front 39

A minimum of ____ ascenders are required when ascending.

Back 39

2

Front 40

If using a prusik hitch to ascend with the diameter should be?

Back 40

2/3" to 3/4" the size of the main line used.

Front 41

______ ______ should be used as much as possible when ascending a rope.

Back 41

Leg Strength

Front 42

Ascenders are attached in the following config:

Minimum equipment with the top belay:____ ascenders and _____ carabiner.

Back 42

2

1

Front 43

Ascenders are attached in the following config:

The ______ ascender is attached to the harness and the _____ ascender is attached to the foot.

Back 43

Top

Bottom

Front 44

Ascenders are attached in the following config:

Minimum equipment with self belay: _____ ascenders and _____ carabiners.

Back 44

3

2

Front 45

Ascenders are attached in the following config:

When a top belay is not used, a _____ ascender is attached from waist harness to the rope above the top ascender.

Back 45

Third

This acts as a self belay if the top ascender fails.

Front 46

This involves switching from an ascending to a descending operation

Back 46

changeover

Front 47

in order to accomplish a changeover what must you have?

Back 47

at least an extra carabiner and a descent control device.

Front 48

If a changeover goes from descending to ascending what must you have?

Back 48

an extra carabiner and at least two ascending devices.

Front 49

remember to maintain ______ secure points of contact at all times.

Back 49

2

Front 50

The main concern in basket raising and lowering is?

Back 50

the safety of the rescuer

the rescue team

and finally the victim

Front 51

Victims in basket raises and lowers are packaged?

Back 51

Just like low angle victims

Front 52

When lowering or raising a two person load, what is required?

Back 52

general use life safety equipment

Front 53

If a situation requires a basket raise, the _____MA system is always the best choice.

Back 53

simplest

Front 54

Always keep loads?

Back 54

as light as possible

Front 55

_________ _________ can be added to systems to provide a warning should the system be overloaded.

Back 55

Prusik Hitches

Front 56

_____ ______ will slip when a high load is placed on a system.

Back 56

Prusik Hitch

Front 57

Using a single-line to raise/lower a basket allows for?

Back 57

one main line for raising/lowering and one belay line.

Front 58

The primary advantage of the single line technique is???

Back 58

simpler rope work and brake management

Front 59

With the double line technique there are?

Back 59

two main lines for the liter

Front 60

The double line technique gives the option for?

Back 60

two liter tenders

Front 61

________ ________ raises/lowers are beneficial when it is necessary to negotiate obstacles or in confined spaces.

Back 61

Double line

Front 62

______ ______ raises/lowers allow for easy changeover from horizontal to vertical.

Back 62

Double line

Front 63

The primary advantage of the double-line technique is ____ ___ because the attachments are attached to two separate points on the transfer device.

Back 63

simplified rigging

Front 64

________ ______ bring all of the connections to one point and are used with single line raises/lowers

Back 64

Single point bridles

Front 65

_____ ____ separate the connections to the head and foot of the basket and are used with the double line raising/lowering systems.

Back 65

Two-point bridles

Front 66

______ ______ make it possible for changes in basket configuration from horizontal to vertical.

Back 66

Two-point bridles

Front 67

______ ______ can be used with basket raises and lowers to gain better control of the load and can be attached with a variety of knots.

Back 67

Tag Lines

Front 68

____ _____ are preferred over liter tenders whenever possible to make operations as safe as possible for rescuers.

Back 68

Tag Lines

Front 69

Tag lines are used for?

Back 69

1. TO keep the liter from snagging on an overhanging edge.

2. to hold the liter away from a wall or face

3. to prevent spinning in free-hanging hauls

4. to assist with getting the liter over an edge.

Front 70

The ______ is responsible for overall coordination and direction of all activities in a high angle environment.

Back 70

IC

Front 71

The ____ ____ must make the decision based on the patients condition and any obstacles present.

Back 71

Rescue Officer (RO)

Front 72

The _____ ______ is responsible for overseeing the entire rescue operation as well as making initial patient contact.

Back 72

Rescue Officer (RO)

Front 73

_______ ______ help get the liter over the edge and also keep an eye on abrasion concerns.

Back 73

Edge Tenders

Front 74

_____ _____ operate the lowering device and the _____ operates the belay system.

Back 74

Brake operators

belayer

Front 75

The ____ _____ relays information between the litter and the haul team.

Back 75

haul captain

Front 76

The safety officer is overall responsible for the safety of the operation and may _____ assume duties that detract from their role as a safety officer.

Back 76

NEVER

Front 77

At 120 degrees, the load on each leg of the system will be approximately _____ of the load.

Back 77

100%

Front 78

Baskets are raised and lowered with either a?

Back 78

Single line or by a double-line

Front 79

What is the primary advantage of the single line technique?

Back 79

Simpler rope work and brake management.

Front 80

How many main lines are used on the liter for a double line technique.

Back 80

Two main lines

Front 81

An extra carabiner and 2 prusik hitches a need for?

Back 81

A self-rescue

Front 82

True or False

Rescue rappelling is not considered the same technique as recreational rappelling.

Back 82

True

Front 83

What item must the rescuer be familiar with while rappelling, or control may be lost during use?

Back 83

Descent control device

Front 84

In a compound haul system the secondary system is attached to?

Back 84

The haul line of the primary system.