Quiz 11

___ percentage of lightning strikes result in death.

10%

Which of the following statements concerning providing CPR in a wilderness setting is correct?

CPR has limited use in a wilderness setting.

Lightning never strikes twice in the same place.

False

You are providing care for a 30-year-old male who was skiing when he fell and sustained an obvious fracture to his left femur. The ski hill is in a remote area. Based on this information, you should improvise a traction splint using his ski poles to extricate the victim from the hill.

False

You are providing care for a 37-year-old male who was stranded while ice fishing and spent several hours outside in the snow. The victim is still alert but shivering quite violently. Based on this information, you should arrange for an immediate evacuation of the victim.

False

Which of the following statements concerning patella dislocation in a wilderness setting is correct?

In remote locations, consider reducing the dislocation.

Which factor determines whether most people will be sick or well after going to a higher altitude?

Individual health differences Altitude reached Speed of ascent

If you survive an avalanche, what should you do to find other victims?

Mark the spot where a victim was last seen. Search the area below the last-seen point for clues. If you are alone, conduct a fast search for clues, and then go notify ski patrol.

Which of the following statements concerning finger dislocation is correct?

Only one attempt should be made to reduce a finger dislocation. A finger dislocation can be safely reduced in a wilderness setting. Whether or not a reduction is successful, stabilize the joint in the position of function afterward.

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to care for altitude illness?

Provide food.

Wilderness first aid pertains to which of the following?

Recreation in remote areas Occupations in remote areas Residences in remote areas

Which of the following statements concerning reduction of dislocations is correct?

Reduction should be done immediately after the injury.

As the altitude increases, the risk of sunburn increases.

True

You are hiking through the woods of a national park when you come across a mother black bear and her cubs. The mother bear is enraged. Based on this information, you should lie down and play dead.

True

You are outside in a rainstorm when thunder and lightning begin. There is a 30 second gap between the time the lightning flashes and the thunder sounds. Based on this information, you should immediately take shelter.

True

You are providing care to a 46-year-old female who you have just rescued from a lake after falling into deep water. You are alone and the victim is now in cardiac arrest and you have started CPR. Based on this information, you should provide 2 minutes of CPR and then leave the victim to get help.

True

Which of the following statements concerning CPR and lightning-strike victims is correct?

Use an AED as soon as it becomes available. In cases of multiple victims, treat the unresponsive victims first. CPR should be started immediately.

Which of the following should be done to stabilize the spine in a wilderness setting?

Use your hands or thighs to stabilize the victim's head and neck. Use rolled up clothing to help stabilize the head and neck. Use the ground to help stabilize the victim.

High-altitude pulmonary edema and high-altitude cerebral edema are examples of:

altitude illnesses.

The most common cause(s) of avalanche-related death is/are

injury and suffocation.