PTA/EMT Flashcards

1
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What is the maximum time allowed for the Complex event during the land PTA?

A

27.0 seconds (Appendix A)

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2
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How many repetitions are required for the Body Weight Row during the PTA?

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12 repetitions (Appendix A)

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3
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What is the minimum number of pushups for the PTA?

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30 repetitions (Appendix A)

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4
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How long must a Rescue Swimmer hold the side plank in the PTA?

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65.0 seconds (Appendix A)

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5
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What is the minimum number of dead hang pull-ups for the PTA?

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5 repetitions (Appendix A)

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6
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What is the maximum time allowed for the 300-meter shuttle?

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79.0 seconds (Appendix A)

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7
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How soon must the land PTA be completed after reporting to a unit?

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Upon reporting aboard after PCS (Appendix A)

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8
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What is the rest period allowed after the Complex?

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No more than 5 minutes (Appendix A)

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9
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Can alternate deadlift be used during PTA?

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Yes, it is authorized (Appendix A)

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10
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How long can rest be between exercises in the land portion, excluding after Complex?

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No more than 2 minutes (Appendix A)

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11
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What is the time limit for the 400-yard gear swim in a yard pool?

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6 minutes, 30.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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12
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What is the time limit for the 400-yard gear swim in a meter pool?

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7 minutes, 10.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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13
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What is the maximum average time per lap for the 6x50 swim in a yard pool?

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37.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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14
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What is the maximum average time per lap for the 6x50 swim in a meter pool?

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41.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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15
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What is the maximum time for the 4x50 buddy tow in a yard pool?

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1 minute, 15.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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16
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What is the maximum time for the 4x50 buddy tow in a meter pool?

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1 minute, 24.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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17
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What is the interval time for the 4x50 underwater down/back in a yard pool?

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Every 1 minute, 15.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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18
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What is the interval time for the 4x50 underwater down/back in a meter pool?

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Every 1 minute, 24.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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19
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How much rest is allowed between water portion events?

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No more than 5 minutes (Appendix B)

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20
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What gear is required during the water portion of PTA?

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Approved booties, fins, mask, and snorkel (Appendix B)

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21
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What is the maximum allowed time to complete each portion of the PTA?

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One hour per portion (Appendices A & B)

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22
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Can the land and water PTA be completed separately?

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Yes, they may be completed non-consecutively (Appendix B)

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23
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Who may administer the PTA?

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AST shop supervisor, RS FEB member, RS Instructor, or RS Stan Division Instructor (Appendix B)

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24
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When must a Rescue Swimmer complete a PTA if grounded over 30 days?

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Before requalifying (Appendix B)

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25
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Can rounding be used for PTA time calculations?

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No, rounding is not authorized (Appendix B)

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26
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What should timers record during PTA?

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Individual and average times to the nearest tenth of a second (Appendix B)

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27
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When is a swimmer unqualified after failing a PTA?

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Immediately upon failure until passed (Appendix B)

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28
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What happens if PTA failure extends into the next quarter?

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Both land and water must be passed to regain qualification (Appendix B)

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29
Q

What type of pool is preferred for the water PTA?

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Measured pool of 25 yards or more, depth of 8.5 feet or more (Appendix B)

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30
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What are the six exercises in the land PTA?

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Complex, Body Weight Row, Pushup, Side Plank, Dead Hang Pull-up, 300-Meter Shuttle (Appendix A)

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31
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What event starts the land PTA?

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The Complex (Appendix A)

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32
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What muscles are primarily tested in the Body Weight Row?

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Upper back and biceps (Appendix A)

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33
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What does the Side Plank test during PTA?

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Core and lateral stability (Appendix A)

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34
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What part of the PTA simulates grip endurance?

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Dead Hang Pull-up (Appendix A)

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35
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What is the focus of the 300-meter shuttle?

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Anaerobic endurance and agility (Appendix A)

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36
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What skill does the 6x50 swim primarily assess?

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Speed and efficiency using fins (Appendix B)

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37
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What is the purpose of the Buddy Tow?

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To simulate real-life rescue swimmer scenarios (Appendix B)

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38
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What is the Underwater Down/Back swim designed to test?

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Breath control and underwater confidence (Appendix B)

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39
Q

Are RSs allowed to wear any mask during the PTA?

A

Only approved masks IAW Aviation Life Support Manual (Appendix B)

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40
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What should swimmers do after each water event?

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Rest for no more than 5 minutes (Appendix B)

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41
Q

What system is used to track RS training events?

A

Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS) (Appendix B)

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42
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How long must locally generated training records be maintained?

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18 months (Appendix B)

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43
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What depth must the pool be for proper PTA execution?

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At least 8.5 feet (Appendix B)

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44
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What is the minimum length for a PTA-approved pool?

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25 yards (Appendix B)

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45
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Are rest breaks required during the land PTA?

A

Yes, limited to 2-5 minutes as specified (Appendix A)

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46
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Can operational deployments satisfy PTA requirements?

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Yes, for Litter Recovery and Harness/Parachute Disentanglement (Appendix B)

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47
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How often must litter recovery drills be performed?

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Every 180 days (Appendix B)

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48
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How often must harness/parachute disentanglement be done?

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Every 180 days (Appendix B)

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49
Q

Who is responsible for RS training safety?

A

The Shop Chief (Appendix B)

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50
Q

What happens if PTA is not completed in a quarter?

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RS cannot stand duty or deploy (Appendix B)

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51
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What is the objective of the Complex event in the land PTA?

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To assess strength, acceleration, deceleration, and anaerobic capacity (Appendix A)

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52
Q

How much weight must the barbell be for the Complex deadlifts?

A

150 pounds (Appendix A)

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53
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How far does the RS sprint during the Complex?

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100 meters (50m down and back) (Appendix A)

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54
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What equipment is used in the Body Weight Row assessment?

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Suspension trainer (TRX or rings) and a metronome (Appendix A)

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55
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What BPM is the metronome set to for Body Weight Row?

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60 BPM (Appendix A)

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56
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What causes a disqualification in the Body Weight Row?

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Touching the floor, separating feet, or falling out of rhythm (Appendix A)

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57
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What is the arm position during the pushup event?

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Hands below shoulders, no more than a fist-width outside shoulder width (Appendix A)

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58
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What BPM is used for the pushup event?

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80 BPM (Appendix A)

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59
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What is a failure criterion for the pushup event?

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Touching the floor with any body part other than hands or feet (Appendix A)

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60
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In the side plank event, what causes the timer to stop?

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Breaking the straight body line (e.g., hips touch floor) (Appendix A)

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61
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What is the proper grip for dead hang pull-ups?

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Palms facing forward, hands no more than one fist’s width outside the shoulders (Appendix A)

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62
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How many pull-ups are required for a passing score?

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5 (Appendix A)

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63
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What movement is prohibited during the dead hang pull-up?

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Kipping or kicking (Appendix A)

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64
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What is the purpose of the 300-meter shuttle?

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To assess anaerobic capacity and directional changes (Appendix A)

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65
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How far is one leg of the 300-meter shuttle?

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25 meters (Appendix A)

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66
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How many lengths does the RS complete in the shuttle?

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6 (Appendix A)

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67
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What is the rest period before repeating the 300-meter shuttle?

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5 minutes (Appendix A)

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68
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How is the shuttle time calculated?

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Average of two trials (Appendix A)

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69
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What is the maximum average time for passing the shuttle?

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79.0 seconds (Appendix A)

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70
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When is the PTA required if grounded for over 30 days?

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Before regaining qualification (Appendix B)

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71
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What equipment must be worn for all water events?

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Approved booties, fins, mask, and snorkel (Appendix B)

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72
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What swim style is used for the 400-yard gear swim?

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Front crawl (Appendix B)

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73
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What is the minimum depth for a PTA-eligible pool?

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8.5 feet (Appendix B)

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74
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How long is the 400-meter swim in yards?

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Approximately 437 yards (Appendix B)

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75
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What is the allowed time for a 400-meter swim in a meter pool?

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7 minutes, 10 seconds (Appendix B)

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76
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How many times is the 6x50 swim repeated?

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6 times (Appendix B)

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77
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What is the rest period between reps in 6x50 swim?

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15 seconds (Appendix B)

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78
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What is the time limit per 50-yard lap for 6x50 swim?

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37.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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79
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What is the average time limit per 50-meter lap?

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41.0 seconds (Appendix B)

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80
Q

What event simulates fin efficiency while towing a person?

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4x50 Buddy Tow (Appendix B)

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81
Q

How many total yards or meters are swum during the Buddy Tow?

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200 yards/meters (Appendix B)

82
Q

What is the time interval between buddy tow repetitions?

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20 seconds (Appendix B)

83
Q

What size should the buddy (victim) be during the tow?

A

At least 180 pounds (Appendix B)

84
Q

What event combines underwater and surface swimming?

A

4x50 Underwater Down Swim Back (Appendix B)

85
Q

How far is each underwater swim leg?

A

25 yards or meters (Appendix B)

86
Q

How is the underwater event timed?

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One rep every 1:15 (yards) or 1:24 (meters) (Appendix B)

87
Q

What is the requirement to pass the underwater event?

A

Complete all four reps on time (Appendix B)

88
Q

What technique must be used to push off for underwater swim?

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Submerge, then push off the wall (Appendix B)

89
Q

What is a safety note about the underwater swim?

A

Surface only after touching the far wall (Appendix B)

90
Q

What occurs if the RS fails any water evolution?

A

Immediate disqualification until passed (Appendix B)

91
Q

How often is the PTA land and water portion required?

A

Once per quarter (Appendix B)

92
Q

What happens if a swimmer fails only one PTA portion?

A

RS is disqualified until the failed portion is passed (Appendix B)

93
Q

How long do you have to complete each PTA portion?

A

One hour each (Appendix B)

94
Q

Who can administer the PTA?

A

AST Shop Chief, RS FEB Member, RS Instructor, RS Stan Instructor (Appendix B)

95
Q

Where must results be recorded?

A

In training records or ALMIS (Appendix B)

96
Q

How long must training records be retained?

A

18 months (Appendix B)

97
Q

What is the policy on rounding times during PTA?

A

Rounding is not authorized (Appendix B)

98
Q

What does the PTA primarily assess?

A

Speed, power, agility, and functional ability (Appendix B)

99
Q

What is the purpose of periodic physical training?

A

To maintain operational capability in heavy seas (Appendix B)

100
Q

What happens if PTA failure crosses into the next quarter?

A

Both portions must be retaken and passed (Appendix B)

101
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring RSs train safely and properly?

A

The Shop Chief (Ch. 2A)

102
Q

How often must the land portion of the PTA be completed?

A

Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)

103
Q

How often must the water portion of the PTA be completed?

A

Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)

104
Q

What is the minimum frequency for water training sessions?

A

Once per calendar week (Ch. 2A)

105
Q

What is the minimum frequency for physical training sessions?

A

Two times per calendar week (Ch. 2A)

106
Q

What is the recommended frequency for physical training when operational tempo allows?

A

Three times per week (Ch. 2A)

107
Q

What is the recommended frequency for water training when tempo allows?

A

Two times per week (Ch. 2A)

108
Q

How often are lifesaving drills required?

A

Once per quarter (Ch. 2A)

109
Q

How often must litter recovery be completed?

A

Every 180 days (Ch. 2A)

110
Q

How often is parachute disentanglement training required?

A

Every 180 days (Ch. 2A)

111
Q

How many hours of EMT classroom training are required per quarter?

A

Three hours (Ch. 2A)

112
Q

How many hours of EMT practical training are required per quarter?

A

Three hours (Ch. 2A)

113
Q

When must the 24-hour EMT refresher be completed?

A

Before expiration of current certification (Ch. 2A)

114
Q

What must all rescue swimmers pass during their unit’s 4-year standardization visit?

A

Land and water portions of the PTA (Ch. 2A)

115
Q

Can unqualified RSs complete Litter or Harness/Parachute Drills?

A

No, they are exempt (Ch. 2A)

116
Q

What is required if a pool is temporarily unavailable?

A

Complete land training three times per week (Ch. 2A)

117
Q

Can operational deployments substitute for certain training?

A

Yes, for lifesaving

118
Q

Where must non-ALMIS tracked training be recorded?

A

In the RS Training Record (Ch. 2A)

119
Q

How long must RS training records be retained?

A

18 months (Ch. 2A)

120
Q

What type of water must be used for PTA or swim sessions?

A

Measured pool of 25 yards or more, 8.5 feet deep or more (Ch. 2A)

121
Q

What is the purpose of the PTA?

A

To assess strength & power

122
Q

What key concepts are incorporated in PTA design?

A

Body awareness, acceleration

123
Q

Who may administer the PTA?

A

AST Shop Chief , RS FEB member

124
Q

How often must the PTA be completed?

A

Quarterly (Ch. 2A)

125
Q

What must be done if an RS fails a PTA portion?

A

They lose qualification until the failed portion is passed (Ch. 2A)

126
Q

What happens if the failure spans two quarters?

A

Both land and water portions must be retaken and passed (Ch. 2A)

127
Q

Are RSs authorized to stand duty without current PTA?

A

No they may not deploy or stand duty (Ch. 2A)

128
Q

How long is allowed for each PTA portion?

A

One hour per portion (Ch. 2A)

129
Q

What rest is allowed after the Complex during land PTA?

A

Five minutes (Ch. 2A)

130
Q

What is the rest between other land exercises?

A

Two minutes (Ch. 2A)

131
Q

How long should PT sessions be?

A

Up to 90 minutes (Ch. 2A)

132
Q

What should be included in PT sessions?

A

Warm-up, plyometrics

133
Q

What is the goal of PT sessions?

A

To sustain physical readiness for 30 minutes in heavy seas (Ch. 2A)

134
Q

What should water training include?

A

Gear swims, sprints

135
Q

What is the intended duration of water training sessions?

A

Up to 90 minutes (Ch. 2A)

136
Q

What is the benefit of lifesaving drills in a pool?

A

Better visibility for skill evaluation (Ch. 2A)

137
Q

What are the required lifesaving drills?

A

Front/rear approaches, head hold releases and escapes (Ch. 2A)

138
Q

When are open water drills acceptable?

A

When pool use is unavailable (Ch. 2A)

139
Q

Can alternate deadlifts be used in PTA?

A

Yes, they are authorized (Ch. 2A)

140
Q

Are RSs allowed to round times in PTA records?

A

No, rounding is not authorized (Ch. 2A)

141
Q

When must EMT recertification be completed?

A

Prior to NREMT certification expiration (Ch. 2A)

142
Q

How long is the EMT certification cycle?

A

Two years (April 1 – March 31) (Ch. 2A)

143
Q

What covers the refresher course requirement?

A

CG Recertification class at TRACEN Petaluma (Ch. 2A)

144
Q

What are 1st quarter knowledge topics?

A

Respiratory/Cardiac Emergencies, AED

145
Q

What are 2nd quarter knowledge topics?

A

OB/Peds Emergencies, Heat

146
Q

What are 3rd quarter knowledge topics?

A

Burns, Soft Tissue

147
Q

What are 4th quarter knowledge topics?

A

Hypothermia, A&P/Blood Pathogens

148
Q

What is a 1st quarter practical skill?

A

Cardiac arrest and AED use (Ch. 2A)

149
Q

What is a 3rd quarter practical skill?

A

Musculoskeletal/Abdominal Injury Management (Ch. 2A)

150
Q

Who can provide continuing EMT education?

A

Flight Surgeons, CG Clinics

151
Q

When must EMT continuing education be completed?

A

Prior to the current NREMT certification expiration date (EMT CE)

152
Q

What is the NREMT certification cycle duration?

A

Two years (April 1 to March 31) (EMT CE)

153
Q

What Coast Guard course satisfies the EMT refresher requirement?

A

The Coast Guard Recertification class at TRACEN Petaluma (EMT CE)

154
Q

Where must EMT recertification be registered?

A

In accordance with the NREMT website (EMT CE)

155
Q

What is recommended for obtaining EMT continuing education?

A

Partnering with Flight Surgeons, CG Clinics, or local EMS (EMT CE)

156
Q

What is emphasized in 1st quarter knowledge training?

A

Respiratory and cardiac emergencies and AED review (EMT CE)

157
Q

What spinal injury topic is included in 1st quarter training?

A

Injuries to the head and spine (EMT CE)

158
Q

What OB/Pediatric topic is included in 2nd quarter knowledge?

A

Obstetrical and pediatric emergencies (EMT CE)

159
Q

What water-related topic is covered in 2nd quarter knowledge?

A

Water-related emergencies and near-drowning (EMT CE)

160
Q

What environmental emergency is covered in 2nd quarter?

A

Heat emergencies (EMT CE)

161
Q

What is emphasized in 3rd quarter knowledge training?

A

Burns and soft tissue injuries (EMT CE)

162
Q

What mass emergency topic is included in 3rd quarter?

A

Multiple-casualty incidents and EMS terrorism response (EMT CE)

163
Q

What musculoskeletal topics are covered in 3rd quarter?

A

Musculoskeletal and acute abdominal emergencies (EMT CE)

164
Q

What cold weather topic is emphasized in 4th quarter?

A

Hypothermia and localized cold injuries (EMT CE)

165
Q

What infection-related training is done in 4th quarter?

A

Anatomy and physiology and blood pathogens (Level I) (EMT CE)

166
Q

What patient evaluation training is included in 4th quarter?

A

Assessment of trauma/medical patients (EMT CE)

167
Q

What additional medical category is included in 4th quarter?

A

Medical emergencies (EMT CE)

168
Q

What practical skill is required in 1st quarter?

A

Management of cardiac arrest including AED use (EMT CE)

169
Q

What immobilization skill is required in 1st quarter?

A

Spinal immobilization management (EMT CE)

170
Q

What OB skill is practiced in 2nd quarter practicals?

A

Obstetrical and pediatric management (EMT CE)

171
Q

What airway skill is included in 2nd quarter practicals?

A

BLS and ALS airway management with AED (EMT CE)

172
Q

What environmental management is practiced in 2nd quarter?

A

Heat injury management (EMT CE)

173
Q

What wound management is practiced in 3rd quarter?

A

Burns and soft tissue injury management (EMT CE)

174
Q

What airway review repeats in 3rd quarter practicals?

A

BLS and ALS airway management including AED (EMT CE)

175
Q

What skeletal skill is included in 3rd quarter practicals?

A

Musculoskeletal and abdominal injury management (EMT CE)

176
Q

What cold injury skill is practiced in 4th quarter?

A

Hypothermia and localized cold injury management (EMT CE)

177
Q

What evaluation skills are practiced in 4th quarter?

A

Patient examination, vital signs, and SAMPLE history (EMT CE)

178
Q

What general emergency skill is reviewed in 4th quarter?

A

Medical emergency management (EMT CE)

179
Q

Where can additional education questions be answered?

A

CG EMT School at TRACEN Petaluma (EMT CE)

180
Q

What online requirements must be met for EMT CE?

A

Must align with NREMT online regulations (EMT CE)

181
Q

How many classroom training hours are required per quarter?

A

Three hours (EMT CE)

182
Q

How many practical training hours are required per quarter?

A

Three hours (EMT CE)

183
Q

What does “BLS” stand for?

A

Basic Life Support (EMT CE)

184
Q

What does “ALS” stand for?

A

Advanced Life Support (EMT CE)

185
Q

What does SAMPLE stand for in patient history?

A

Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past history, Last oral intake, Events prior (EMT CE)

186
Q

What condition does AED help treat?

A

Cardiac arrest (EMT CE)

187
Q

What patient group is a focus in both knowledge and practicals?

A

Pediatric and obstetrical patients (EMT CE)

188
Q

What quarterly segment includes terrorism response?

A

3rd quarter (EMT CE)

189
Q

What quarter includes bloodborne pathogen training?

A

4th quarter (EMT CE)

190
Q

What is the primary purpose of EMT CE for RSs?

A

Maintain operational readiness and NREMT certification (EMT CE)

191
Q

What quarter includes near-drowning training?

A

2nd quarter (EMT CE)

192
Q

What EMS partnership is encouraged for CE?

A

Local EMS and CG Clinics (EMT CE)

193
Q

What airway device is part of ALS management?

A

Supraglottic airway or intubation tools (EMT CE)

194
Q

What topic in 3rd quarter reinforces trauma care?

A

Acute abdominal injuries (EMT CE)

195
Q

What quarterly topic reinforces infection prevention?

A

Blood Pathogens (Level I) (EMT CE)

196
Q

What vital skills are bundled with patient exams?

A

Vital signs and SAMPLE history (EMT CE)

197
Q

What general training helps manage heat stroke?

A

Heat injury management in 2nd quarter (EMT CE)

198
Q

What skill repeats across all quarters?

A

AED usage (EMT CE)

199
Q

What EMT requirement must be completed before expiration?

A

24-hour refresher course (EMT CE)

200
Q

Who is ultimately responsible for meeting EMT CE deadlines?

A

The individual rescue swimmer (EMT CE)