Land Navigation
On a compass, what is the number (i.e. degrees) associated with due south?
180
WFA is defined as being how far from help?
>1 hr
A contusion is characterized by what?
Pooling of blood underneath the skin
At high elevations, when during the year can you be caught in whiteout snowstorms?
Any month of the year
On multiple-use trails, proper trail etiquette is for hikers to yield to what other trail user?
Equestrians
What is the term that describes the difference between true and magnetic north?
Magnetic Declination
If you come upon an injured person in the wilderness, what is the first step before beginning treatment?
Assess the scene for safety
An avulsion is a characterized by what?
Wound with some amount of tissue missing
During a hike, what is the most important thing to watch during thunderstorm season?
Cloud development
You should run away from what animal if you encounter it in the wilderness?
Moose
Contour lines represent what on a map?
Elevation
What is the goal of the Primary Assessment?
To ID and treat any serious or life-threatening conditions
A puncture wound is characterized by what?
Wound that is deeper than it is wide
How far away is lightning if there is 10 seconds between the flash and the thunder?
2 miles
What do you call small rocks under 4 inches that are difficult to ascend because they “flow” when you step on them?
Scree
What color does blue represent on a map?
Water
In the ABCDE method of assessment, what does “B” represent?
Breathing
Life-threatening arterial bleeding is characterized by what?
Blood spurts from a wound each time a person’s heart beats
If you are with a group when lightning is close, how far away from each other should you spread out?
At least 20 ft
What is one precaution you should take when crossing water via rocks or logs?
Unbuckle pack waist and shoulder straps, use trekking poles or watch for ice
When navigating, what is the purpose of a backstop?
Prevent overshooting the destination
In the ABCDE method of assessment, what does “E” represent?
Environment and Exposure
What is the key to wound cleaning?
Copious amounts of water
What are 2 characteristics of thunderstorm clouds?
Wispy anvil top, tall, cauliflower sides, dark base or rain streaks
The concept of taking “micro” breaks while ascending steep terrain at high altitude by straightening the downhill leg while stepping is known as what?
Rest Step