Before any crew member touches the litter, what must be done?

Before any crew member touches the litter, what must be done?

• A. Grounded
• B. Grounded on deck
• C. Grounded to deck
• D. Grounded down

Answer: (A)

Grounding the litter is about stabilizing it so it won’t move as soon as people begin to handle it. If the litter isn’t secured, any shift or roll of the boat could cause the team to lose grip or injure the patient. By grounding it, you create a solid reference point and a stable platform, which makes the lift and any subsequent movement safer for everyone involved. The other phrasings add location or awkward wording that isn’t the essential first step, and “grounded down” isn’t a standard way to describe this safety action. So, the correct approach is to ground the litter before any crew member touches it.

Grounding the litter is about stabilizing it so it won’t move as soon as people begin to handle it. If the litter isn’t secured, any shift or roll of the boat could cause the team to lose grip or injure the patient. By grounding it, you create a solid reference point and a stable platform, which makes the lift and any subsequent movement safer for everyone involved. The other phrasings add location or awkward wording that isn’t the essential first step, and “grounded down” isn’t a standard way to describe this safety action. So, the correct approach is to ground the litter before any crew member touches it.