Water Safety/Surfing
How do you signal for help when in the water?
Raise your hand in a fist
The fuel that is used when cooking with a Trangia stove
Methylated Spirits
What does DR’s ABCD stand for?
Danger, Response, Send for help, Airways, Breathing, Compressions, Defibrillation
What are at least 3 things you should take on a overnight hike?
Clothes, food, water etc.
Which language has the most words (according to dictionary entries)?
English, 200,000 words
What should you do if you find yourself caught in a rip current while swimming at the beach?
- signal for help
- swim parallel to the shore until out of the current
Name at least 3 parts of a Trangia.
eg. spondoolie, pot, windshield, tongs, fuel well, simmer ring, strap
What is the breath to compression ratio during CPR
30:2
What are three considerations when there is not a designated fire spot
Spot protected from gusts of wind, dig down minimum one foot, surround pit with rocks
What is the biggest country in the world in terms of land mass?
Russia
What is the number 1 rule of surfing?
- Never surf alone
What would happen to you if you cooked marshmallows over the flame of your Trangia?
Violent diarrhoea and vomiting
What is the procedure for a sprained ankle?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, Referral
Name 3 consideration of tent site selections
wind, water,slope,foliage, ground make-up
What's the largest ocean?
Pacific Ocean
What colour are the flags you swim between on the beach and what flags for surfing?
Red and yellow
Black and White
Name three safety precautions when using a trangia.
eg. Correct usage, use the simmer ring, don't use near low hanging trees, Tie hair back
What is Hypothermia and how would you best treat it?
Hypothermia is when the core body temperature drops below the normal average substantially. a. Shelter the person from wind and rain immediately. b. Create a sheltered, dry and warm place. c. Put the person into dry clothes between blankets, space blankets or a sleeping bag. d. Cover the entire person’s body except for the face. e. Huddle together for warmth so body temperature can rise gradually. f. If the person is conscious, give warm sweet drinks. g. If unconscious the person will need the usual care of airway, breathing and circulation in the lateral position. h. Seek medical aid.
What are the components of a fire
heat, oxygen, fuel
What is the only food that doesn’t expire?
Honey
How can you identify a rip current compared to normal water currents at the beach?
- differences in water colour
- choppiness (wave/whitewash)
-rips are darker, calmer and fewer waves breaking
Which country invented the trangia?
Sweden
How would you stop heavy bleeding
applying direct pressure
Name the steps for a safe fire.
water source and shovel nearby, collect materials , build fire structure, keep fire under control, never leave a fire unattended
Which country has the unicorn as its national animal?
Scotland