CCD Camper Health & Wellness 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A camper is found unresponsive in their bunk in the morning. Staff cannot wake them. What is the correct sequence of initial response?
- Check for breathing, begin CPR if absent, then call 911
- Call 911 first, then check for breathing and begin CPR if needed (Correct answer)
- Shake vigorously, call parents, then call 911
- Move the camper to the health center before calling for help
Correct answer: Call 911 first, then check for breathing and begin CPR if needed
For an unresponsive person, activating EMS (calling 911) simultaneously with beginning assessment and CPR maximizes survival outcomes.
Question 2: Which of the following is an example of a universal precaution that camp health staff should routinely follow?
- Wearing gloves only when the camper's illness is confirmed contagious
- Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of the camper's known health status (Correct answer)
- Washing hands only after treating open wounds
- Using gloves only for campers who are visibly ill
Correct answer: Treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious regardless of the camper's known health status
Universal precautions require treating all blood and body fluids as potentially infectious to protect staff and campers from bloodborne pathogens.
Question 3: A camper with Type 1 diabetes presents with shakiness, sweating, and confusion. Their blood glucose reading is 52 mg/dL. What is the appropriate immediate intervention?
- Administer insulin to stabilize blood sugar levels
- Give a fast-acting carbohydrate such as juice or glucose tablets (Correct answer)
- Encourage the camper to rest and recheck glucose in one hour
- Withhold all food and fluids until a physician is consulted
Correct answer: Give a fast-acting carbohydrate such as juice or glucose tablets
A blood glucose of 52 mg/dL indicates hypoglycemia, which is treated with fast-acting carbohydrates — not insulin, which would worsen the condition.
Question 4: What is the most important factor in preventing the spread of norovirus during a camp outbreak?
- Administering antiviral medications to all exposed campers
- Rigorous hand washing with soap and water and thorough environmental disinfection (Correct answer)
- Isolating only campers who have been vomiting for more than 24 hours
- Using alcohol-based hand sanitizer as the primary prevention measure
Correct answer: Rigorous hand washing with soap and water and thorough environmental disinfection
Norovirus is resistant to alcohol-based sanitizers; soap and water handwashing combined with bleach-based disinfection of surfaces is the most effective control measure.
Question 5: A camper discloses to their counselor that they have been cutting themselves. The counselor should FIRST:
- Keep the disclosure completely confidential as the camper requested
- Immediately tell the camper's bunkmates to watch for warning signs
- Report the disclosure to the camp director and health staff immediately (Correct answer)
- Ask the camper to stop the behavior and monitor them informally
Correct answer: Report the disclosure to the camp director and health staff immediately
Self-harm disclosures must be immediately escalated to supervisory and health care staff — confidentiality cannot be maintained when a camper's safety is at risk.
Question 6: Which of the following practices best supports positive mental health for all campers throughout the session?
- Eliminating all competitive activities to reduce stress
- Maintaining consistent daily schedules with adequate sleep, nutrition, and unstructured time (Correct answer)
- Grouping campers by academic achievement to reduce social pressure
- Limiting camper interactions with counselors to reduce dependency
Correct answer: Maintaining consistent daily schedules with adequate sleep, nutrition, and unstructured time
Predictable routines, sufficient sleep, proper nutrition, and free time collectively form the foundation of mental wellness in a camp setting.
Question 7: When transporting an injured camper to a hospital, what information is ESSENTIAL for health staff to bring?
- The camper's cabin assignment and activity schedule
- The camper's health history, medication list, signed emergency authorization, and insurance information (Correct answer)
- The camp's accreditation certificate and liability insurance policy
- The names and contact information of all cabin counselors
Correct answer: The camper's health history, medication list, signed emergency authorization, and insurance information
Medical personnel need health history, current medications, emergency authorizations, and insurance information to provide appropriate and legally authorized care.
CCD Camper Health & Wellness 3
A camper is found unresponsive in their bunk in the morning.
Staff cannot wake them.
What is the correct sequence of initial response?