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9 September 2022
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When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?
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the names of any hunting partners
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When should a hunter begin to get in shape for a hunt?
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well in advance of the hunt
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Which material provides warmth even when wet?
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nylon
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You are hiking into unfamiliar terrain. What is the best way to keep your bearings?
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Follow the contour lines on your topographic map.
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You get lost and need shelter. What should you do first?
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Look for a natural shelter.
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What is the international emergency signal for distress?
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marking an X in the snow, grass, or sand
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Under most conditions, how long can you survive without water?
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about two weeks
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How long can you survive without food?
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two weeks or more
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You get lost in extremely cold weather. You are unable to start a fire. Which of the following is the best way to survive?
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Wrap up in a thermal foil blanket
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is pale and clammy. You feel weak and have muscle cramps. These are symptoms of:
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frostbite
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Moving a victim with a back or neck injury should be left to professionals whenever possible. If a victim MUST be pulled to safety, what is the correct method?
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Move the victim lengthwise, headfirst, supporting the head and neck.
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What is the correct treatment for first-degree or second-degree burns with closed blisters?
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First- and second-degree burns with closed blisters are best treated with cold water.
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You need to help a hunting companion with a deep, open chest wound. What should you do first?
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To treat shock, keep the victim lying on his or her back, try to keep the victim calm and comfortable, and get medical help as quickly as possible.
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What is the best way to treat a snakebite?
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Most doctors agree that the best response to a snakebite is to rush the victim to a hospital emergency room. Do not try to remove poison from snakebites.
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Choose the true statement about dressing in layers.
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Layers offer superior insulation.
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Why should hunters wear daylight fluorescent orange clothing?
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to be more visible to other hunters
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Which of the following is the best way to prevent hypothermia?
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Avoid potentially dangerous weather conditions
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While outdoors, you drink plenty of water, take frequent breaks, and shed layers as you warm up. These are steps to prevent:
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heat exhaustion
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Which of the following describes a proper way to prepare for a hunting trip?
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Learn as much as you can about the hunting area before you arrive.
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When you go on a hunting trip, you should leave a hunting plan with someone you trust. What information should the plan include?
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the names of any hunting partners
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What do contour intervals on a topographic map show?
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the steepness of the terrain
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True north and magnetic north are not the same. The difference between them is called:
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declination
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You get lost and find yourself in survival mode. Your priorities are shelter, fire, and:
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signal
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How much water do you need each day?
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two to four quarts
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After spending several hours outdoors, your skin is dry, hot, and flushed. Your pupils are dilated. You have a rapid, weak pulse. Your breathing is shallow. These are symptoms of:
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heat stroke
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What is the correct treatment for second-degree or third-degree burns with open blisters?
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Wrap with a loose, dry dressing