Free CAG Safety Protocols & Emergency Response Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in responding to a medical emergency in the backcountry?

Accepted Answer

Check the scene for hazards before approaching.

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Begin CPR immediately.

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Radio for help without assessing the patient.

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Move the patient to a comfortable position.

Question 2

Which item is *most* critical in a wilderness first aid kit?

Accepted Answer

A tourniquet and hemorrhage control supplies.

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Extra snacks.

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A spare compass.

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Binoculars.

Question 3

How should you signal for help in a remote area without cell service?

Accepted Answer

Use three repeated signals (e.g., whistle blasts, mirror flashes).

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Wave your arms randomly.

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Shout once and wait.

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Build a single small fire.

Question 4

What is the priority when treating hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Remove wet clothing and insulate the patient.

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Give the patient caffeine to warm up.

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Rub the patient’s limbs vigorously.

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Have them exercise to generate heat.

Question 5

When should you splint a suspected fracture?

Accepted Answer

Immediately if deformity/swelling suggests a fracture.

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Only if bone is visible.

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After confirming with an X-ray.

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Wait until reaching a hospital.

Question 6

What is the *golden rule* of avalanche rescue?

Accepted Answer

Begin companion rescue immediately; every minute counts.

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Wait for professional rescuers.

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Start probing randomly to locate the victim.

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Mark the area and return the next day.

Question 7

How do you check for a concussion in the field?

Accepted Answer

Ask the patient to recite the day’s date and their location.

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Have them run a short distance.

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Shine a light in their eyes to check reflexes.

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Ignore it unless they lose consciousness.

Question 8

What is the best way to prevent altitude sickness?

Accepted Answer

Climb >1,000 feet (300m) per day once above 8,000 feet (2,400m).

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Ascend rapidly to spend less time at altitude.

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Avoid drinking water to reduce nausea.

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Rely on painkillers to mask symptoms.

Question 9

When treating a snakebite, what should you *avoid* doing?

Accepted Answer

Keep the bitten limb immobilized and at heart level.

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Apply a tourniquet tightly above the bite.

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Cut the wound to suck out venom.