CWI Risk Assessment & Emergency Procedures 4

Question 1

A participant discloses a severe nut allergy during pre-session registration. Which risk management step is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Record the allergy, confirm the participant carries an epinephrine auto-injector, and brief staff

Answer

Documenting the allergy and ensuring the participant has an epinephrine auto-injector allows staff to respond effectively if anaphylaxis occurs.

Question 2

Which type of risk assessment is performed before a new activity or program is introduced to the climbing facility?

Accepted Answer

Specific risk assessment

Answer

A specific risk assessment is tailored to a particular new activity, identifying unique hazards not covered by generic assessments.

Question 3

A student climber has fallen and is hanging unconscious in their harness. Which immediate concern does prolonged suspension present?

Accepted Answer

Suspension trauma (harness hang syndrome) impairing blood circulation

Answer

Suspension trauma can cause loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest within minutes when blood pools in the legs while hanging motionless.

Question 4

After calling EMS for an injured climber, what information should the instructor be prepared to give the dispatcher?

Accepted Answer

Location, nature of injury, number of casualties, and access route for emergency services

Answer

Dispatchers need precise location, mechanism of injury, casualty count, and access details to send appropriate resources quickly.

Question 5

What is the recommended approach when a spectator (non-climber) enters the fall zone beneath an active climber?

Accepted Answer

Stop the climbing activity immediately and redirect the spectator before resuming

Answer

The fall zone is a live hazard zone; all activity should pause until bystanders are clear to prevent a collision injury.

CWI Practice Test