CAI Risk Management & Mitigation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A student angler slips on a wet riverbank and twists their ankle. What is the instructor's FIRST priority?
- Continue the lesson while monitoring the student
- Ensure scene safety, then assess the injury (Correct answer)
- Immediately call 911 regardless of severity
- Have the student walk it off to test weight-bearing
Correct answer: Ensure scene safety, then assess the injury
Scene safety must be confirmed before approaching an injured person to avoid creating a second victim.
Question 2: Which type of personal flotation device (PFD) is most appropriate for calm, inland fishing waters where the wearer is conscious?
- Type I offshore life jacket
- Type II near-shore buoyant vest
- Type III flotation aid (Correct answer)
- Type IV throwable device
Correct answer: Type III flotation aid
Type III flotation aids are designed for calm inland waters and allow freedom of movement for activities like fishing.
Question 3: When assessing a fishing site for a group lesson, which environmental hazard is MOST commonly underestimated by instructors?
- Submerged rocks and uneven footing (Correct answer)
- Visible rapids downstream
- Clearly marked no-fishing zones
- Presence of other anglers
Correct answer: Submerged rocks and uneven footing
Submerged rocks and uneven bottom terrain are not immediately visible and frequently cause slips and falls.
Question 4: During a thunderstorm, lightning strikes within 10 miles. An instructor should direct students to:
- Seek shelter under tall trees near the water
- Lie flat in an open field away from the water
- Move to a substantial building or hard-top vehicle immediately (Correct answer)
- Continue fishing if lightning appears to be moving away
Correct answer: Move to a substantial building or hard-top vehicle immediately
The only safe lightning shelter is a substantial building or hard-top vehicle; trees and open fields increase strike risk.
Question 5: A participant in a youth fishing class shows signs of heat exhaustion: heavy sweating, weakness, and pale skin. The instructor should:
- Give the student a cold sports drink and send them home
- Move the student to a cool area, loosen clothing, and apply cool compresses (Correct answer)
- Immediately immerse the student in cold water
- Administer over-the-counter pain relievers and continue the lesson
Correct answer: Move the student to a cool area, loosen clothing, and apply cool compresses
Heat exhaustion treatment involves cooling the person gradually in a shaded area while monitoring their condition.
Question 6: Which practice BEST reduces the risk of hook injuries during a casting lesson?
- Using only barbless hooks for all instructional sessions
- Requiring students to cast simultaneously to maximize time
- Establishing defined casting lanes with adequate spacing between participants (Correct answer)
- Allowing students to choose their own casting positions
Correct answer: Establishing defined casting lanes with adequate spacing between participants
Defined casting lanes with sufficient spacing between students prevent hooks from contacting neighboring participants.
Question 7: What is the primary purpose of a pre-trip risk assessment checklist for a fishing field session?
- To satisfy insurance documentation requirements only
- To identify and mitigate potential hazards before participants arrive (Correct answer)
- To create a record for reporting to the certifying body
- To establish a lesson plan for the day's activities
Correct answer: To identify and mitigate potential hazards before participants arrive
A pre-trip checklist proactively identifies hazards so they can be eliminated or controlled before students are exposed to them.
CAI Risk Management & Mitigation 2
A student angler slips on a wet riverbank and twists their ankle.
What is the instructor's FIRST priority?