Medical
What is the correct ratio of chest compressions to rescue breaths with a patient in cardiac arrest?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
Which stage of group development often involves conflict?
Storming
What two policies to we read word-for-word at every pre-trip meeting, and why?
Sexual Harassment policy; Drugs & Alcohol policy
What knot is most commonly used to tie into a climbing harness for top-rope or sport climbing?
The Figure-8 follow-through knot.
How many Leave No Trace principles are there? Name one of them.
Seven principles. (Examples: Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, Be Considerate of Others.)
You notice a participant itching their hands and flanks and frequently clearing their throat 20 mins after they tripped into a mysterious looking bush. What do you suspect they are experiencing and what should you consider doing?
anaphylaxis; administer epinephrine and monitor.
If a leader has this style, be as direct as possible when dealing with them. Bring problems and opinions to them: they expect this.
Driver
Before any trip departs, what two forms or documents must be checked to ensure participants are cleared to go?
Trip waiver and health history form
Why are synthetic and wool layers preferred over cotton when recreating outdoors — especially in wet or cold conditions?
Because cotton holds moisture and loses insulation when wet, increasing hypothermia risk, while synthetic and wool materials wick moisture, dry faster, and retain warmth even when damp.
Which Leave No Trace principle focuses on minimizing erosion and vegetation damage from where you walk and camp?
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces.
During a long, exposed hike near Moab, a participant becomes pale, sweaty, lightheaded, and complains of nausea and muscle cramps. Their pulse feels rapid, and they seem confused when answering questions.
What condition should you suspect, and what should your response be?
You should suspect heat exhaustion (possibly progressing toward heat stroke); Stop activity, rapidly and aggressively attempt to cool the patient, rehydrate slowly with electrolytes, and monitor vitals closely.
What is the Southern African philosophy that roughly translates to "I am because we are"?
Ubuntu
If you've given medical attention to a participant on a trip (beyond minor things), describe the documentation and procedures that you should follow during and after the trip?
During treatment, keep a detailed SOAP note of your entire treatment. Updating point of contact via in-reach. If passing patient to higher level of care, take a photo of your SOAP note and send the original with the EMTs. After arrival back on campus, be prepared to follow up with Levi and Derek and fill out additional documentation.
In canyoneering, what’s the primary advantage of using a contingency anchor (like a releasable Munter Mule system)?
It allows the leader to lower a stuck or struggling participant safely without committing to the pull side — adds control and reversibility to the system.
The phrase "Don't bust the crust" refers to protecting what?
Cryptobiotic Soil
When assessing a patient in the field, what does the acronym SAMPLE stand for?
Signs/Symptoms, Allergies, Medications, Past medical history, Last meal, Events leading up to illness/injury.
What are 2 pluses and 1 minus of the Relationship Master leadership style?
Pluses
Excellent at building and sustaining community
Work well on a team
Great at building rapport, consensus, and commitment and seeking feedback
Support, praise, and feel concern
Display high regard for others’ wishes, viewpoints, and actions
Minuses
May not take an unpopular stance if it puts a relationship at risk
Can put so much emphasis on a relationship that tasks and decision-making fall behind
Can forget or downplay their own needs, to their detriment
A vehicle breaks down mid-trip, and you’re hours from cell service. What are three resources you have access to to address the situation?
Satellite Phone, Vehicle Repair Kit, and Vehicle Manual
Why don’t we use locking carabiners to clip throw ropes or attach things while rafting?
Because locking gates can snag or jam under tension, increasing the risk of entrapment or delayed release in the water — non-locking carabiners or quick-release systems are safer in swiftwater environments.
Why is it especially important not to leave food scraps, even biodegradable ones, in desert environments?
Because decomposition is extremely slow, and scraps attract wildlife, which can disrupt natural behavior and harm animals.
After a mountain bike crash, a participant says they “just hit their stomach” on the handlebars. There’s no visible bleeding, but soon later you observe the participant becoming increasingly anxious, their skin is pale, and you observe increased heart rate and respirations.
What condition should you suspect, and how urgent should your evacuation be?
You should suspect internal bleeding leading to hypovolemic (volume) shock — likely from abdominal trauma. This is an extremely urgent (Level 1) evacuation.
Finish the quote from Boyd Varty: “I don’t know where we are going, but ________”
I know exactly how to get there.
After arriving back on campus, what things need to be taken care of, regarding maintaining the SUU Outdoor van, group gear used for the trip, and communication with SUU Staff
The van should be filled with fuel (logging mileage in the book), and vacuumed out. If the outside of the van is muddy, it should be washed. Group gear should be put away, or organized for garage staff to take care of, depending on the trip. Upon arrival, the point of contact for the trip and the SUU Police Chief should be informed.
When building anchors in rope sports, we use the acronym ERNEST to check for safety. What does this acronym stand for?
Equalized, Redundant, No extension, Solid (or Strong), and Timely
When planning a campfire in Southern Utah’s desert environment, name two ethical alternatives and one reason open fires are often discouraged.
Alternatives: use a camp stove or fire pan with existing fire scars. Fires are discouraged due to scarce wood, slow decomposition, and lasting fire rings/soot stains in fragile desert ecosystems.