First Class Study Guide
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1. Travel Responsibly 2. Respect the Rights of Others 3. Educate yourself 4. Avoid Sensitive Areas 5. Do your part
Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity
1. check the weather app 2. watch the news
Show how to properly dispose of camp garbage, cans, plastic containers, and other rubbish
All camp Plastic and Metal cans should be recycled. Camp trash such as food scraps should be kept in trash-bags and thrown away in proper spots. dishwater should be run through a strainer and disposed at least 75 feet away from any water source or in a stump hole.
Identify the basic parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat. Identify the parts of a paddle or oar.
Boat: Bow (front tip of boat) stern (back of boat) starboard (right side) port (left side) Boat hull (its outer shell) Console (where everything is mounted) The deck (the deck of the boat) Gun-whales (reenforces the sides of the hull) also where rod holders go; like the top cap) Paddle: Grip Shaft Throat Shoulder Blade Tip
Sprained ankle
DO NOT TAKE OFF YOUR SHOE. Reinforce the ankle with the shoe on. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBf7fNXPMsM
Hazards of gas, water, electricity, and septic tank.
Gas: carbon-monoxide poisoning, explosion, fire; leave the house immediately and do not try to save someone it is fatal. Call 911 so they can turn off the gas in the home and take care of a fire. Water: drowning, flooding; the 5th leading cause of death in a house is drowning. If one is drowning get them out of the tub or wherever they are drowning and perform CPR. If the house is flooding try to stop the flooding by turning off the water, if not possible. call 911 and leave the house. Electric: Fire or electrocution; If there is a fire leave the house and call 911. If one is electrocuted and not responsive begin CPR. Septic Tank: Methane Gas; if one dies or passes out from methane gas do not approach and call the police. it is very hard to respond and once you realize it is too late.
Transport a person from a smoke-filled room or a person with a sprained ankle.
Grasp clothing with both hands and drag him out Wrap the victim in coat, blacked, or tablecloth and drag him out. get behind victim, reach-under his arms and haul him out walking assist (one of his arms over your holder and hold to his wrist and walk with him, also arm around his waist to support him) One person carry (carry victim in piggyback position from both of his arms) 4 handed seat, (Grab your right wrist with your left hand and lock hands with a partner. now use both of the locked hands as a seat for the victim) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TfyM6tr4-mc
Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take
Indicator: Heavy Winds Potential event: Storm Action to Take: prepare for the expected storm. get to shelter
Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take
Indicator: Lightning Potential event: thunderstorm and rain Action to Take: Get out of a body of water if needed, get to shelter, and prepare for rain.
Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take
Indicator: dark clouds Potential event: Dark clouds show that a storm is on its way Action to Take: Get ready for rain. Get to shelter, have a poncho or waterproof jacket easily assessable, protect non-water resistant items.
Discuss when you should and should not use lashings
Lashings should be used to make a structure or to connect two pieces of wood together. They should not be used for long term use.
Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers.
One can determine these types of weather by checking the weather a few days before an outing or camp. This can be done by watching the news, checking the weather app, or listening to the radio.
describe proper body positioning in a watercraft, depending on the type and size of the vessel.
On all motor boats one should stay in the stern when the boat is on plane because it makes for a smoother ride with less chance of injury. On a kayak or canoe all members in the kayak should sit directly in the middle with their feet out straight in front of them. They should not lean/tilt as kayaks and canoes are very easy to flip. they must make sure to keep their balance at all times and evenly disperse their gear.
Demonstrate the procedures to follow in the safe handling and storage of fresh meats, dairy products, eggs, vegetables, and other perishable food products.
Perishable food products such as meats, dairy, eggs, etc. should be stored in a cooler with ice in order to keep the food cold and frozen. Also, foods such as apples and vegetables should not be stored in the sunlight as oxygen, moisture and direct sunlight will affect the fruits in a negative way.
explain the importance of proper body position in the boat
Proper boat positioning is important because it lowers the risk of injury such as tipping over. For example, is one a kayak and they lean on one side of the kayak there is a very high chance of the kayak tipping over.
What precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat?
Qualified Supervision Personal Health History Swimming Ability Life Jacket or PFD Buddy System; always have a buddySome training in handling the water craft Planning; develop a float plan (route, time schedule, backup plan) Proper Equipment Discipline; respect the rules and follow directions
Injuries on Upper Arm
SPLINT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBf7fNXPMsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSSw8Db0BrU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot7c3syPtr4
Procedure of CPR
Step 1- check the scene Step 2- Shake and Shout (look for signs of life for no more than 10 seconds) Step 3- Call 911 Step 4- Bare the chest. Locate hand position at the nipple line center of the chest. Step 5- 30 chest compressions in less than 23 seconds, depth of 2in. Allow the chest to recoil. Step 6- 2 breaths 1 second each, allow the chest to rise and fall. (tilt head back, lift the chin, and pinch nose while giving the breath) Repeat steps 5-6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NodDRTsV88
Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area
extreme weather conditions I might encounter in the outdoors is strong snow, thunder, and rainstorms. Also extreme heat, hurricanes, and blizzards.
alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions
To avoid such risks some activities must need to be rescheduled. For the activities that are still going on one should wear clothing that suits the weather. One should also take shelter.
the five most common signals of a heart attack
Unusual sweating Nausea Shortness of Breath Feeling of weakness Constant squeezing, pain or burning sensation in the center of your chest
explain how to obtain potable water in an emergency
Water Purification: (sawer filter, chlorine tablets, boiling water) step 1 - find water in a lake a stream or a well step 2- have a water purification straw or chlorine tablets on hand and put them in the water to make the water safe to drink. if one does not have either they can use grass or clothing and run the water through their shirt because it will collect some bacteria, sand, dirt, and things you don't want in tour water, (filtration system). also one can boil water to disinfect it and make it safe to drink. Or you can go to the store and buy water
Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event
Weather forecasts are important when planning for events because many events require specific weather conditions. The weather also tells one what clothing should be warned and what tools should be brought.
injuries on the head
wrap the bandage around the head while applying pressure. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBf7fNXPMsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3ZiDWK8Os
Develop an emergency action plan for your home that includes what to do in case of fire, storm, power outage, and water outage
fire-Exit the house immediately. Call 911 and wait until they come and put out the fire. Have money saved in savings account for 6 month of living. home or a hotel until our house gets fixed. Storm - Stay inside the house and have extra non-perishable food and water at all times in the house. long periods of time stored in the house. power outage - have flashlights around the house. Use a generator or portable charger to charge essentials. Call the electric company and call neighbors to see what is going on. water outage - always have extra water for at least a week stored inside your house. if we run out of the water we will take the car, walk, or bike to a store to buy more water.
Timber Hitch Knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtJZgBduGg0
Diagonal Lashing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwLaz8mjFMs
Clove Hitch Knot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PIox9zT7l0
Shear Lashing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnRVRK-Yy1o
Square lashing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFGejKfZI9I
Injuries on the collarbone
make a sling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBf7fNXPMsM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9cOMFN4Vso https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJZGuGa8JEY