FREE WFR Environmental Hazards & Survival Skills Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in treating mild hypothermia in the wilderness?

Accepted Answer

Remove wet clothing and replace with dry layers.

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Give the patient hot coffee or alcohol.

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Encourage vigorous exercise to generate heat.

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Massage the patient's extremities.

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign of heat stroke (a life-threatening emergency)?

Accepted Answer

Confusion and lack of sweating.

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Profuse sweating and cool skin.

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Mild muscle cramps.

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Normal body temperature.

Question 3

How should you treat a snakebite from an unidentified venomous snake in the field?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize the limb and keep it below heart level.

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Apply a tight tourniquet above the bite.

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Cut the wound and suck out the venom.

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Apply ice directly to the bite.

Question 4

What is the primary cause of altitude sickness?

Accepted Answer

Low oxygen levels at high elevation.

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Dehydration alone.

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Exposure to cold temperatures.

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Physical exhaustion.

Question 5

Which action is most effective to prevent frostbite in subzero conditions?

Accepted Answer

Using hand warmers and dry gloves.

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Rubbing skin vigorously to increase blood flow.

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Wearing damp socks to acclimate to cold.

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Drinking alcohol to stay warm.

Question 6

What is the 'Rule of Threes' for survival priorities?

Accepted Answer

3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter (in extreme conditions).

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3 days without water, 3 weeks without food.

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3 hours without sleep, 3 days without social contact.

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3 miles to safety, 3 people needed for rescue.

Question 7

How do you treat a patient with severe dehydration in the wilderness?

Accepted Answer

Give small sips of electrolyte solution or clean water.

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Withhold fluids to prevent vomiting.

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Offer only caffeinated drinks.

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Have the patient eat snow to rehydrate.

Question 8

What is the safest way to signal for help in a remote area?

Accepted Answer

Creating three signals (e.g., three whistle blasts).

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Yelling continuously for help.

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Building a single large fire.

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Waving one arm overhead.

Question 9

Which plant is safest to consume in a survival situation if you're unsure of its edibility?

Accepted Answer

Only plants you can positively identify as safe.

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Brightly colored berries.

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Plants with milky sap.

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Mushrooms with gills.