Exam 30: Technical Rope Rescue

Webbing is flat woven rope that has great strength and durability.

Mechanical advantage is a simple machine that multiplies the force put into it. The formula is length of arm ____ the length of resistance arm.

A ____ angle rescue generally involves inclines greater than 60 degrees and ranges from steep climbing with multiple pitches to a vertical wall.

A ____ is a metal ring that is used to attach a sling or rope to another part of the rope rescue system.

The ____ is the means by which the Paramedic is tied into the rope system.

The ____ is a small diameter rope that is knotted, forms a loop, and is then wrapped around a larger diameter rope.

A ____ angle rescue includes inclines up to 30 degrees.

A ____ angle rescue involves any terrain with an incline of 30 degrees or greater that requires the use of both the rescuer's hands and feet to ascend.

The ____ permits multiple carabiners to be attached to a single solid plate of metal.

Minimally, every Paramedic involved in a technical rescue should have an Operations level of training.