Anaphylaxis is a systemic allergic reaction.
First, give Benadryl. If it's not possible to give Benadryl, use epinephrine then give Benadryl.
100
When are PFDs required to be worn? Name at least six.
*on Training expedition
*during night paddles
*nonswimmers
*BWC
*for first 15 minutes of paddling
*when visibility is less than 50 yards
*when combined air and water temperature is at or below 100 degrees F
*when wearing raingear
*environmental hazards
*when your judgment says so!
100
What are the three levels of call-ins? When would you make each?
Green: an incident that does not require an immediate response or that can be self-evacuated (24 hours to respond)
Yellow: serious but non-life or limb threatening injury, illness, behavioral incident, or vehicle collision that requires an immediate and timely response (12 hours to respond)
Red: critical, time sensitive situations that require immediate response and notification to the Charter Crisis Response Team; call 911 first
100
When should you be getting into lightning drill? When can you get out of lightning drill?
Bonus: What 5 items do you need for lightning drill?
You should be getting into lightning drill when the flash to crash is 35 seconds (7 miles) so that you are in lightning drill by the time the flash to crash is 25 seconds (5 miles)
You can get out of lightning drill when the flash to crash is 45 seconds (9 miles).
Bonus: Emat, gear bag, rain gear, PFD, water jug (snack if you're an instructor!)
100
What are the three design principles of the Educational Framework?
Supportive Environment
Learning through Experience
Challenge and Adventure
200
What is the first sentence of an IR? Last sentence?
At approximately __(time)__, on _(date)_, on day __ of course F___, at the _(campsite/location)_ on the _(quadrangle)_ on the ____ River, _____(what happened)____.
The entire incident lasted approximately ____ hours.
200
What are six items of required safety gear in every canoe?
5 items to take when following a runaway. What is your team's plan for runaways?
Backpack, student fast pack, instructor fast pack, intro letter and ID, water, map and/or river notes, personal phone, ECG
200
A student reports abuse. What should you do?
Tell the student you are a mandated reporter and that you are legally required to report any more information they give you should they choose to continue talking.
Write down any information the student gives you but don't pry. Fill out abuse form in course book.
Call in to CD/on-call person to report. Should do this for both documented and undocumented allegations of abuse.
200
When is hurricane season? How often should you call-in during this time?
June 1st through November 30th. Every three days.
300
During "wellness checks" one night, a student asks, "What is the point of Outward Bound?" Name the three outcomes of the Educational Framework.
Character development, leadership, service
300
What is night paddle policy?
*The e-light goes in boat one and a headlamp in the last boat.
*If a boat comes by, you shine the lights toward the direction of the boat and then on the reflective tape of the canoes.
*PFDs must be worn.
*Canoes should be 1-2 boat lengths apart.
*An instructor should be in the stern of lead and sweep boat.
*Talking should be quiet enough for the instructional team to communicate.
*Boat checks will be called out.
*Will not happen during training, unless students have gotten practice during canoe training in unloaded boats.
300
What are at least 4 high risk periods for student suicide on course?
Bonus: What are the three levels of supervision for potentially suicidal students?
At beginning and end of course.
Following failure experiences.
After loss of power struggle.
Solo: Pre, During and Post.
Illness, physical stress and inclement weather
Following family correspondence
When not allowed to quit program or expedition.
Bonus:
One-on-one: most restrictive, must be w/in 5ft of staff at all times, 100% sight & sound at all times; can only be taken off by PD or mental health professional
Constant: continuous uninterrupted sight & sound; can only be taken off by PD or MH professional
Close: visual checks every 5 minutes; can only be taken off by PD or MH professional
300
When does a separation become an isolation? What is the procedure of isolations?
A separation becomes an isolation if it extends for more than 8 hours. If this happens, the CD/on-call person needs to be contacted, instructors need to discuss with student why they are isolated and make a written plan for how to get off isolation, and student should be informed of their boundaries. Students should not be isolated for more than 24 hours without assessment and no more than 48 hours total. An IR needs to be written.
300
What do you say during a call-in?
1. type of call (green, yellow, red)
2. name and course number
3. location of group and/or call
4. description of emergency/incident
5. plan of action, if call is yellow or red
6. any additional information
400
Name 5 signs and symptoms of MRSA. What are three ways to prevent?
PFDs will be worn.
No stopping, unless there is an extreme emergency.
Identify a landmark on horizon that all recognize.
Travel in a straight, 'widthwise,' pod formation, no more than one boat length apart.
Instructors will be on both ends of convoy.
400
What are five things that program staff may not deny a student's rights to?
Eating regular meals
Having a snack
Wearing proper clothing
Sleep
Shelter
Attend school and participate in class/lessons
Exercise
Receive medical treatment
Mental Health or Substance Abuse services
Send or Receive mail
Contact with a JPO, attorney or clergy.
400
What does COPING stand for? What is your team's plan for CPI restraints?
Control
Orient
Patterns
Investigate
Negotiate
Give
400
What is the swimming/dipping/jumping policy?
Instructors will ensure area is safe and designate boundaries. At least one instructor must be in the water or at water's edge. Footwear is required except in ocean or clear springs. On shore there needs to be throw rope, float cushion and canoe paddle nearby. No rope swings may be used. A 1:5 supervision ration will be used while students are swimming.
500
What do you do if a student refuses their medication? What if they refuse two or more times?
Document the date, time, the treatment/medication refused, the counseling attempts tried to get the student to accept treatment, and whether or not the supervisor was contacted. Do NOT force students to take medication.
If a student has two consecutive missed dosages of a psychotropic medication, notify the CD/on-call immediately.
500
What items need to be tied into canoes?
*first aid kit
*run pack
*stove
*ubu
*rain gear
*throw ropes
*bailers
*prescription med box
*comm box
500
Name five tools that you have to deal with student behaviors.
*behavior contracts
*grades
*peer counseling/mentoring
*course tools
*separation/isolation
*clear consequences
*action steps
*trying different members of the instructional team
*contacting base for suggestions
*utilizing student records
*utilizing family/external support mechanisms
*reality therapy/choice theory
*teaching lessons
*group pressure
*TMF
*successful completion checklist
*their plans/goals for the future
500
Name 10 reportable incidents that need to be reported to the CCC. How soon do these incidents need to be called in?
See Appendix A in LOPPs.
2 hours after disclosure/occurrence of incident.
500
What are the six declines, as identified by Kurt Hahn?
1. Decline of Fitness due to modern methods of locomotion
2. Decline of Initiative and Enterprise due to the widespread disease of spectatoritis
3. Decline of Memory and Imagination due to the confused restlessness of modern life
4. Decline of Skill and Care due to the weakened tradition of craftsmanship
5. Decline of Self-discipline due to the ever-present availability of stimulants and tranquilizers
6. Decline of Compassion due to the unseemly haste with which modern life is conducted