California Hunter Safety – Unit 8 Quiz

Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip?

Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.
Rely on your hunting instincts and prior experience.
Load all firearms prior to driving or boating to the hunting area.
Pack a cooler of beer to enjoy during the hunting trip.

Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?

the name of your next of kin
your social security number and birthdate
your home address and email address
where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt?

one day before the hunt
one week before the hunt
well in advance of the hunt
during the hunt

well in advance of the hunt

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip?

Always wear wool clothing.
Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing.
Always wear light clothing and a hat.
Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

What is the hunter’s most important item of clothing?

breathable layer worn next to the body
wool sweater and cap
daylight fluorescent orange outerwear
waterproof protective outer layer

daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called:

deflection
orienteering
declination
elevation

declination

A compass always points to:

the North Pole
magnetic north
true north
0 degrees declination

magnetic north

Don’t panic if you get lost. Never leave camp without fire-starting equipment. Always bring a map and compass. Always tell someone where you are going. These are:

rules of firearms safety
rules of survival
basic hunting strategies
basic camping guidelines

rules of survival

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?

Begin cutting long straight saplings.
Begin looking for food.
Look for a natural shelter.
Gather limbs and brush

Look for a natural shelter.

What is the international emergency signal for distress?

flashing a mirror
marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand
signaling with a whistle
three repeats of any signal

three repeats of any signal

How much water do you need each day?

two to four gallons
two to four quarts
two to four pints
two to four cups

two to four quarts

What is the best way to purify water?

chemical purifiers
filter systems
solar still
boiling

boiling

Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia?

Keep wet clothing on.
Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions.
Wear cotton clothing instead of wool.
Do jumping jacks to stay warm.

Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions.

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive?

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.
Cover yourself in snow for insulation.
Change from wool to cotton clothing if available.
Exercise vigorously to stay warm.

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.

While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent:

hypothermia
snakebite
heat exhaustion
frostbite

heat exhaustion

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:

frostbite
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
first-degree burn

heat exhaustion

Moving a victim with a back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible. If a victim MUST be pulled to safety, what is the correct method?

Move the victim lengthwise, feet first, supporting the feet.
Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.
Pull the victim by one arm, supporting the head and neck.
Pull the victim by one leg, supporting the feet.

Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.

What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?

Immerse in ice.
Immerse in cold water.
Cover with butter.
Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

Wrap with a loose, dry dressing.

You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first?

Locate a sterile bandage and cover the wound.
Locate any bandage and cover the wound.
Transport the victim to the hospital.
Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of:

shock
hypothermia
heat stroke
frostbite

shock