OEC Environmental Emergencies & Rescue Techniques

Question 1

What is the first step in managing hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

Remove from cold and insulate immediately

Answer

Pour cold water on them.

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Keep them moving.

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Give hot coffee.

Question 2

What is the main danger of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

Failure of the body to regulate temperature

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Increased appetite.

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Dehydration only.

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Excessive sweating.

Question 3

How should frostbite be managed in the field?

Accepted Answer

Rewarm gently and avoid refreezing

Answer

Rub the area briskly.

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Soak in ice water.

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Apply direct heat from a fire.

Question 4

What should be done for a lightning strike victim?

Accepted Answer

Perform CPR and assess for injuries

Answer

Avoid touching the patient.

Answer

Wait for medics before doing anything.

Answer

Move them near metal equipment.

Question 5

What is the goal in a water rescue scenario?

Accepted Answer

Use tools to reach the victim or throw flotation

Answer

Jump in immediately.

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Yell instructions and wait.

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Swim without flotation.

Question 6

How can altitude sickness be treated?

Accepted Answer

Descend and provide oxygen

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Climb higher quickly.

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Eat more salt.

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Give aspirin and continue.

Question 7

What is a key technique for lifting patients during rescue?

Accepted Answer

Lift with legs, not back, using team coordination

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Bend at the waist and lift.

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Drag with arms only.

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Lift fast to reduce strain.

Question 8

Why is it important to monitor for delayed symptoms after environmental exposure?

Accepted Answer

To detect worsening symptoms not obvious at first

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To allow patients to walk it off.

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To check hunger levels.

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To determine blood type.

Question 9

What should be done in an avalanche rescue?

Accepted Answer

Uncover the airway and assess responsiveness

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Wait for snow to settle.

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Check body temperature first.

Answer

Cover the victim to keep warm.