Chapter 8

Hypothermia can be prevented by ___. a. staying dry. dressing properly. exposing yourself to the wind to dry out if wet. d. both a. and b.

D. both a. and b.

___ would not be an essential part of a hunting paln that you would leave with a family member or friend. a. the number of game you plan to harvest b. where and with whom you intend to hunt. c. specific directions on the route to your destination. d. when you expect to return.

a. the number of game you plan to harvest

If dressing for cold weather conditions, you should __. a. wear several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing. b. wear cotton beause it can provide warmth even when wet. c. wear wool. d. both a. and c.

a.wear several layers of clothing instead of one heavy article of clothing.

What should you do if a hunting companion breaks a leg and no medical help is readily available? a. try to straighten the limb, and put a splint on it. b. splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it. c. leave the leg exposed to the air to reduce the swelling. d. place a thick pad around it without splinting it.

b.. splint the limb the way you found it without trying to straighten it.

Bleeding should be controlled by applying __ to the wound. a. butter b. fresh air c. direct pressure d. cold water

c. direct pressure

What color is the safest choice for clothing? a. bright red b. hunter green c. fluorescent orange d. camouflage

c. fluorescent orange

When laid on a map, a compass needle points to __. a.the direction you're heading. b. true north. c. magnetic north. d. contour lines

c. magnetic north.

The international emergency signal for distress is ___. a. three fires evenly spaced. b. three shots. c. three blasts of a whistle. d. any of the above.

d. any of the above.

Heat exhaustion can be prevented by _____ water.

drinking plenty of

List of the eight rules of survival that every hunter should follow.

i. dont hunt alone. ii. bring map and compass. iii. give your hunting plan to someone. iv. dont panic if your lost.

List the five primary requirments for survival.

i. shelter ii.fire iii. signal for help iv. drinking water v. finding food

There are four areas to address when preparing for a hunting trip: be ready, know your location, prepare for safety, and ____.

tell others