unit 8

Clothing can affect your ability to perform safely and responsibly. How should you choose your clothes for a hunting trip? Always wear wool clothing. Always wear light clothing and a hat. Always wear several layers of cotton or polyester clothing. Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

Always wear clothing suitable for the weather you expect.

What is the best prevention for frostbite? Wear a wool cap. Wear a face cover. Drink hot liquids. Avoid severe weather.

Avoid severe weather.

You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first? Locate a sterile bandage, and cover the wound. Locate any bandage, and cover the wound. Transport the victim to the hospital. Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

Cover the wound with the palm of your hand until a bandage is located.

What is the best way to treat a snakebite? Cut an X over the bite. Use suction to remove the poison. Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital. Keep the victim moving so that he or she does not fall asleep. Apply a tourniquet if possible.

Keep the victim calm. Take him or her to a hospital.

Choose the true statement about dressing in layers. Layers reduce the sound of your movements. Layers offer superior insulation. Layers limit your ability to adjust to changes in the weather. The best time to dress in layers is when the weather is warm.

Layers offer superior insulation.

You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first? Begin cutting long, straight saplings. Begin looking for food. Look for a natural shelter. Gather limbs and brush.

Look for a natural shelter.

ou are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings? Correct for declination and then follow the orienting arrow on your compass. Shade in the contour intervals on your topographic map as you climb uphill. Take frequent compass readings and plot your progress on a map. Follow the contour lines on your topographic map.

Take frequent compass readings and plot your progress on a map.

Which of the following is a proper way to treat frostbite? Wrap the affected area in warm, dry clothing. Immerse the affected area in hot water. Warm the affected area by rubbing. Warm the affected area with an electric heating pad.

Wrap the affected area in warm, dry clothing.

You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive? Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket. Cover yourself in snow for insulation. Exercise vigorously to stay warm. Change from wool to cotton clothing if available.

Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket.

Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water? about two weeks about one week about three days about one day

about three days

What is the best way to purify water? chemical purifiers filter systems solar still boiling

boiling

What is the hunter's most important item of clothing? wool sweater and cap breathable layer worn next to the body daylight fluorescent orange outerwear waterproof protective outer layer

daylight fluorescent orange outerwear

What does a topographic map show? state and national forests approved camping locations well-managed habitats elevation and contours of the land

elevation and contours of the land

While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent: hypothermia snakebite heat exhaustion frostbite

heat exhaustion

After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of: heat stroke frostbite first-degree burn hypothermia

heat stroke

A compass always points to: the North Pole magnetic north true north 0 degrees declination

magnetic north

Your skin is pale, cold, and clammy. Your pulse is rapid. Your breathing is shallow. You feel fear. These are symptoms of: shock hypothermia heat stroke frostbite

shock

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? your height and weight your home phone number the names of any hunting partners the bag limit for the game you plan to hunt

the names of any hunting partners

What is the international emergency signal for distress? marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand flashing a mirror signaling with a whistle three repeats of any signal

three repeats of any signal

Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing? to be more visible to other hunters to reflect sunlight and keep cool to hide from game to obey federal law

to be more visible to other hunters

What is a reason to plan and prepare for a hunting trip? to increase the likelihood of a serious emergency to be able to take more risks while hunting to have a larger hunting group to improve your chances for success

to improve your chances for success

What resource can best help you learn about the terrain in a particular area before you arrive? atlas road map topographic map travel guide

topographic map

How long can you survive without food? two days or more two weeks or more two months or more three months or more

two weeks or more

When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt? one day before the hunt one week before the hunt well in advance of the hunt during the hunt

well in advance of the hunt

When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include? the name of your next of kin your home address and email address your social security number and birthdate where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

where you will be hunting and when you expect to return

Which material provides warmth even when wet? wool cotton polypropylene nylon

wool

What is the proper way to start a fire? Gather small twigs and light them. Then gather larger sticks. Gather only kindling to start the fire. Then light your fire. Gather more firewood than you think you will use. Then light your fire. Gather only the firewood you think you will use. Then light your fire.

Gather more firewood than you think you will use. Then light your fire.

Which of the following is a proper way to treat heat stroke? Put the victim in an ice-water bath. Get the victim to a hospital immediately. Place ice packs under the victim's arms. Fan the victim until he or she begins to shiver.

Get the victim to a hospital immediately.

What information on your hunting plan can help law enforcement officials find you? a description of your hunting equipment your cell phone number and cell phone carrier your hunting license number your email address

your cell phone number and cell phone carrier