Which of the following represents the complete five-strap color set used on the Stokes litter?

• A. Red, Green, Blue, Black, Yellow
• B. Red, Green, Blue, Purple, Yellow
• C. Red, Green, White, Black, Yellow
• D. Red, Blue, Black, Yellow, Orange

Answer: (A)

Color-coding on the Stokes litter helps responders quickly identify and handle each strap during rescue and hoisting. The complete five-strap color set used is red, green, blue, black, and yellow. This specific combination is standard and taught in training so everyone recognizes the same five straps at a glance. The other options introduce colors that aren’t part of the standard set or omit one of the required colors, which could lead to confusion in an emergency.