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What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive? |
… |
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When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? |
the names of any hunting partners |
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When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt? |
well in advance of the hunt |
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Which material provides warmth even when wet? |
nylon |
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What is the hunter’s most important item of clothing? |
… |
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You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings? |
Follow the contour lines on your topographic map. |
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You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? |
Look for a natural shelter. |
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What is the international emergency signal for distress? |
marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand |
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Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water? |
about two weeks |
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How long can you survive without food? |
two weeks or more |
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What is the number one cause of outdoor fatalities? |
… |
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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 |
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of: |
frostbite |
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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, headfirst, supporting the head and neck. |
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What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters? |
First- and second-degree burns with closed blisters are best treated with cold water. |
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You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first? |
To treat shock, keep the victim lying on his or her back, try to keep the victim calm and comfortable, and get medical help as quickly as possible. |
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What is the best way to treat a snakebite? |
Most doctors agree that the best response to a snakebite is to rush the victim to a hospital emergency room. Do not try to remove poison from snakebites. |
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Choose the true statement about dressing in layers. |
Layers offer superior insulation. |
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Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing? |
to be more visible to other hunters |
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Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia? |
Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions |
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While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent: |
heat exhaustion |
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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. |
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When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? |
the names of any hunting partners |
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What do contour intervals on a topographic map show? |
the steepness of the terrain |
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True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called: |
declination |
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You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and: |
signal |
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How much water do you need each day? |
two to four quarts |
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of: |
heat stroke |
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What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters? |
Wrap with a loose, dry dressing |
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