First Aid Basics
What does the "D" stand for in the DRSABCD first aid action plan?
Danger — check the area is safe before doing anything else
Name two pieces of gear that keep you warm inside your tent overnight.
A sleeping bag and a sleeping mat
What should you always do with your rubbish while on a hike?
Pack it out and take it with you (Leave No Trace) — never bury or leave it behind
About how far north of Perth is the Gravity Discovery Centre, and near which town is it located?
About one hour north of Perth, near the town of Gingin
How many sections make up the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award?
Four
Name two things you should do to treat a small cut before covering it.
Clean it with water and remove any dirt or debris
Name one essential item you should always carry in your daypack on a bushwalk.
A water bottle (also accepted: first aid kit, map, hat, sunscreen)
Name two signs of heat exhaustion.
Heavy sweating, headache, dizziness, nausea, or pale/clammy skin (any two)
What famous leaning structure will you find at the Gravity Discovery Centre?
The Leaning Tower of Gingin
Name the four sections of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills, and Adventurous Journey
If someone is bitten by a snake, should you wash the bite site? Why or why not?
No — never wash it, because venom traces on the skin help identify the snake species
Why should you never use a gas stove or light a fire inside your tent?
It can cause carbon monoxide poisoning and/or start a fire
If your group gets lost on the trail, what’s the safest first thing to do?
Stop where you are, stay calm, and work out your position together
What can visitors use at the centre’s observatory to view the night sky?
Telescopes (such as the Zadko Telescope)
How many days and nights, at minimum, must a Bronze Adventurous Journey cover?
2 days and 1 night, with at least 6 hours of activity each day
What first aid technique should you use for a suspected snake bite?
A firm pressure immobilisation bandage over the bite, splinting the limb
Name the three clothing layers recommended for changeable weather on a hike.
A base layer, an insulating (mid) layer, and a waterproof/outer shell layer
If you run out of drinking water and need to treat water from a creek, what’s the safest way to make it drinkable?
Boil it, or use a water filter/purification tablets
What walking trail at the centre shows the solar system at a scaled-down size?
The Solar System Walk — a 1km scale model through the bush
What is the minimum and maximum group size for a Bronze Adventurous Journey?
Between 4 and 10 participants
After bandaging a suspected snake bite, what two things should you do while waiting for help?
Keep the patient completely still and call 000 (Triple Zero)
Before you leave for your Adventurous Journey, what should you leave with a responsible adult, and what should it include?
A route/trip plan showing your planned route and expected return time
Why should you always tell someone your planned route and return time before setting off?
So they know where to look and can raise the alarm if you don’t return on time
What kind of scientific waves, predicted by Einstein, has research at the centre’s detector helped study?
Gravitational waves
Who must supervise every part of your Bronze Adventurous Journey, including training and practice?
A qualified Adventurous Journey Supervisor