| A SAR helicopter has landed a litter on deck to medevac a patient from your vessel. After ensuring that it has been grounded, what precautionary action should you take prior to loading the patient into the litter? |
| A) verify the litter is securely hooked to the winch cable before the patient is loaded |
| B) unhook the litter from the winch cable while the patient is being loaded |
| C) secure the winch cable to the deck so it is not a trip hazard |
| D) secure the litter firmly to the deck to prevent any unnecessary movement |
