OEC Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes the concept of 'residual risk' in outdoor recreation?

Accepted Answer

Risk that remains after all reasonable safety measures have been applied

Answer

Residual risk is the level of hazard that persists even after mitigation efforts, and participants must be informed it exists.

Question 2

A patroller assessing a trauma scene identifies 'mechanism of injury.' This information is used to:

Accepted Answer

Predict likely injury patterns and guide the physical exam

Answer

Mechanism of injury (MOI) helps the OEC provider anticipate specific injuries that may not yet be symptomatic, guiding a thorough assessment.

Question 3

When patrolling in cold weather, which environmental condition most rapidly increases the risk of hypothermia for an injured patient?

Accepted Answer

Wind combined with wet clothing

Answer

Wind chill and wet clothing dramatically accelerate heat loss through convection and conduction, making the combination far more dangerous than cold alone.

Question 4

During scene size-up, an OEC provider determines the scene is unsafe due to ongoing avalanche activity. The correct action is:

Accepted Answer

Do not enter; call for additional resources and wait for safe conditions

Answer

An unsafe scene must not be entered until hazards are controlled; protecting responders is the first priority in OEC scene management.

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of an administrative control in ski area risk management?

Accepted Answer

Publishing a trail difficulty rating system

Answer

Administrative controls include rules, signage, and information systems (like trail ratings) that manage risk through behavior and knowledge rather than physical barriers.

(OEC) Outdoor Emergency Care Certification Practice Test

(OEC) Outdoor Emergency Care Certification Practice Test

OEC Risk Assessment & Mitigation 3