SAR Test UPDATED Actual Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which publication is used to serve both as an operational and training tool for Navy search
and rescue operations? - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- NTTP 3-22.5-SAR-TAC (MAR 2012)
Which shock position is used for survivor with open abdominal injuries? (Practical First Aid,
slide 50) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- KNEES FLEXED
What is the name of the method used to determine the severity of a burn regarding body
surface area (BSA)? (Practical First Aid, slide 62)
ANSWER - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- RULES OF NINE'S
A multiple rescue occurs when there is more than one survivor, and the RS remains in the
water, aiding in the recovery of all survivors prior to being recovered. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- TRUE
When is the rescue swimmer cleared to jump? (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-9) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- THE CC SHALL CHECK AREA CLEAR OF DEBRIS AND TAP THE RS
THREE TIMES ON THE SHOULDER RELEASING THE GRASP OF THE RS'S
HARNESS AS THE RS JUMPS.
For ease of employing the Quick Strop while direct deploying, the friction keeper should
_______________. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-16). - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- : SLIDE THE QS
FRISCTION KEEPER AS FAR OUT AS POSSIBLE, ENSURING AS LARGE AN
OPENING AS POSSIBLE IS MAINTAINED IN THE QS ASSEMBLY.
To execute a front head hold release the swimmer must ______________ after taking a quick
breath of air. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-7) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- TUCKS CHIN DOWN AND
TO ONE SIDE
Ten to twenty minutes before arriving at the search area, the SRU reports to the
____________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- OSC
,The communications responsibilities of the SMC and OSC shall be in accordance with the
_________. (NTTP 350.1, 6-1) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- IMSAR
The sea state for conducting Day/VMC open ocean and day or night/VMC protected waters
rescue swimmer deployment training are sea state (Douglas) of _____ or less or (Beaufort)
_____ or less. (SARGRAM 13-02, PARA 2) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 3, 4
While conducting helicopter-to-ship hoisting procedures the trail line is attached to the _____
of the rescue hook for all rescue devices except the rescue/MEDEVAC litter. (NTTP 3-50.1,
1-47) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- EQUIPMENT RING
Do not use the _____ approach if the survivor is wearing and/or entangled in a parachute.
(NTTP 3-50.1, 33) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- UNDERWATER
The crew should consider either recovery or short hauling the rescue swimmer between
multiple survivors if the following conditions exist: (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-6) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- 1) A SEA STATE GREATER THAN 2,
2) NIGHT/IMC, 3
3) MORE THAN 25 YARDS BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS
Direct deployment procedures shall only be utilized when the crew has determined that it is
the _____ method of recovery. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- SAFEST
Once a survivor is __________________, the survivor's personal flotation device should be
deflated or replaced. (NTTP 3-50.1, 1-15) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- SAFELY
ONBOARD THE AIRCRAFT
PG 1-44 (NOT ON 1-15)
Which approach should be used for all conscious survivors? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- REAR SURFACE APPROACH
When performing a rear surface approach, upon reaching _____ feet from the survivor
execute a quick reverse and attempt to establish communications. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-1) -
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 6-8
, The underwater approach is used primarily for approaching what type of survivor? (NTTP 3-
50.1, 3-3) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- PANICKED SURVIVOR
The double rescue hook has three components. They are respectively the large hook,
equipment ring, and the small hook. Pick the answer below that corresponds with the above
component's limitations. (NTTP 350.1, 5-19) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- LARGE HOOK-
3,000 LBS, SMALL HOOK-1,000 LBS, EQUIPMENT RING - 1,500 LBS
Body Substance Isolation precautions shall be taken prior to primary survey or administering
medical treatment to a survivor. (Patient Assessment Lecture, Slide #5) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- TRUE
Where is the quick strop safety strap placed on the survivor for additional safety? (NTTP 3-
50.1, 3-51) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- BETWEEN THE SURVIVORS LEGS
What is the most common type of disentanglement situation the rescue swimmer may
encounter? (NTTP 350.1, 3-12) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- SHROUD LINES
What shall the rescue swimmer do before inflating the survivor's personal floatation device if
the survivor is wearing a quick fitting harness? (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-32) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- DISCONNECT THE QUICK EJECTOR SNAP
Do not utilize the _____ method of life raft extrication if the survivor has a known or
suspected injury to the head, neck, or spine. (NTTP 3-50.1, 3-45/46) - CORRECT
ANSWER✔✔- PULL
What is the compression-ventilation ratio for 1-rescuer adult CPR without an advanced
airway? (AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 30:2
What is the recommended rate for performing chest compression for victims of all ages?
(AHA Guidelines for CPR/ECC 2015) - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔- 100-120 compressions
per min
