Lesson 16

Question 1

If bucket truck rescue is needed, ? .

Select one:

a. additional help is required
b. dielectric boots are mandatory
c. rubber gloves are not required
d. time is critical

Answer 1

d. time is critical

Question 2

In order to give the victim a good chance of survival during a bucket truck rescue, it should be carried out in no more than ? , so CPR can be started.

Select one:

a. 4 minutes
b. 7 minutes
c. 10 minutes
d. 12 minutes

Answer 2

a. 4 minutes

Question 3

There are four basic reasons a crew member on the ground may need to help a man out of an elevated bucket.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Because of cell phone technology, it is no longer necessary to establish a means of communication with the dispatcher prior to starting work.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 4

False

Question 5

It is not necessary to see if the truck is energized before starting a bucket rescue because it should be grounded prior to going aloft and because all bucket trucks have an insulated portion between the bucket and the truck bed.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 5

False

Question 6

There is/are ? acceptable method(s) of bucket rescue.

Select one:

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

Answer 6

d. 4

Question 7

If there is a handline on the structure, it can be used to extract a victim during a bucket rescue.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 7

True

Question 8

When using a rope to extract a victim from a bucket, the knots to use are either three half-hitches or a ? knot.

Select one:

a. bowline
b. overhand
c. running bowline
d. square

Answer 8

a. bowline

Question 9

The bucket/boom lower controls are normally found at the base of the lower boom on the pedestal.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 9

True

Question 10

The rescuer does not need to worry about obstacles when lowering the bucket from the lower controls because the bucket went up through that path.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 10

False

Question 11

In the Rescue Block Method of bucket rescue, the anchor point should be located ? from the top lip of the bucket.

Select one:

a. 5’
b. 5.5’
c. 8.5’
d. 12’

Answer 11

c. 8.5’

Question 12

Some bucket trucks are equipped with a bucket that will ? , making it easier to lower the victim to the ground.

Select one:

a. extend
b. raise
c. swivel
d. tilt

Answer 12

d. tilt

Question 13

The ground man is the only one who needs to be proficient in operating the lower controls of a boom/bucket truck.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 13

False

Question 14

When applying the manual lift method, first lower the bucket as close to the ground as possible, reach in the bucket for the victim and release his or her safety lanyard, then ? .
Select one:
a. lift and pull the victim completely out of the bucket in one swift motion
b. physically lift the victim halfway out of the bucket
c. remove the victim’s harness
d. using the bucket liner, pull them both out

Answer 14

b. physically lift the victim halfway out of the bucket

Question 15

CPR can only be successfully performed with the victim in the bucket during a rescue.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 15

False

Question 16

The rate of chest compressions to breaths when performing CPR is ? compressions to two breaths.

Select one:

a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30

Answer 16

d. 30

Question 17

According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for a single person load up to ? .

Select one:

a. 220 lbs.
b. 250 lbs.
c. 300 lbs.
d. 310 lbs.

Answer 17

d. 310 lbs.

Question 18

According to ANSI Z359.4, bucket truck rescue systems are designed for an exceptional two man descent up to ? .

Select one:

a. 400 lbs.
b. 440 lbs.
c. 500 lbs.
d. 540 lbs.

Answer 18

b. 440 lbs.

Question 19

Rescue systems should only be used by ? .

Select one:

a. apprentices
b. emergency response professionals
c. Qualified Electrical Workers
d. trained/experienced professionals

Answer 19

d. trained/experienced professionals

Question 20

It is proper procedure to use a training unit on a job.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 20

False

Question 21

While training, at what height should a stopper knot be placed in the descent line?

Select one:

a. At the bottom of the descent line
b. At the point the user can make contact to the ground with their feet
c. In the middle of the descent line
d. No knot is needed

Answer 21

b. At the point the user can make contact to the ground with their feet

Question 22

Where should a worker exit the bucket once the rescue system has been attached?

Select one:

a. Any point around the bucket
b. At the anchor point
c. Directly across from the anchor point
d. None of the above

Answer 22

c. Directly across from the anchor point

Question 23

What is the first and most critical step when performing a self rescue?

Select one:

a. Attach the carabiner to harness
b. Attach the snaphook to an appropriate anchor point
c. Disconnect the shock absorber from the anchor point
d. Drop the storage bag to the ground

Answer 23

b. Attach the snaphook to an appropriate anchor point

Question 24

Only the descender and the descent line need to be inspected on a self rescue system.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Proper packing in a rescue system is essential for correct use.

Select one:
True
False

Answer 25

True