What Is the First Step During Water Rescue Operations Size-Up

question 14

Multiple Choice

What is the first step during water rescue operations size-up?

• A) Establish scene security
• B) Decide what rescue tasks may be required
• C) Assess the types of undercurrents on scene
• D) Determine if incident requires rescue or recovery

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Definitions:

Antigens

Substances that the immune system recognizes as foreign and against which it mounts a response.

Hemolytic Disease

is a blood disorder in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than the body can produce them, potentially leading to anemia.

Rh Antigen

A protein found on the surface of red blood cells that can play a critical role in blood transfusion compatibility.

Universal Donor

A term referring to individuals with O negative blood type, indicating they can donate blood to people of all other blood types due to the lack of A, B, and Rh antigens in their red blood cells.