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Safety, Risk Management, & Emergency Procedures Flashcards

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  1. A camper is found unresponsive in their bunk with no visible injuries. What is the FIRST action a counselor should take?

    Answer: Check for responsiveness and breathing

    Assessing responsiveness and breathing is the first step in any emergency response before calling for help or moving the victim.

  2. Which document outlines the specific steps staff must follow when a camper goes missing?

    Answer: The missing person protocol or search and rescue plan

    A missing person protocol or search and rescue plan details the structured steps, roles, and communication procedures for a missing camper situation.

  3. A severe thunderstorm warning is issued while campers are swimming in an outdoor lake. What is the correct action?

    Answer: Clear all swimmers immediately and move to a safe indoor shelter

    A severe thunderstorm warning requires immediately clearing all water activities and moving everyone to a safe, enclosed shelter.

  4. What is the primary purpose of conducting a pre-season site inspection?

    Answer: To identify and correct hazards before campers arrive

    Pre-season site inspections are designed to identify and remediate physical hazards before campers arrive, reducing risk proactively.

  5. What ratio standard does the American Camp Association recommend for waterfront supervision of non-swimmers?

    Answer: 1 lifeguard per 5 non-swimmers or fewer

    ACA standards require a higher supervision ratio for non-swimmers, with no more than 5 non-swimmers per lifeguard to ensure safety.

  6. A camp director learns that a counselor administered ibuprofen to a camper without parental authorization. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?

    Answer: Document the incident and retrain the counselor

    Documenting the incident and retraining the counselor addresses both the record-keeping obligation and the policy compliance failure without overreacting.

  7. Which type of insurance is specifically designed to protect a camp from claims arising when a third party is injured on camp property?

    Answer: General liability insurance

    General liability insurance covers claims from third parties, including campers and visitors, who are injured on camp property.

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