Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 1

From memory, describe the priorities for survival in a backcountry/wilderness location.

01. Select the recommended survival priorities in their proper & logical order of need:

a. 1st Aid, Fire, Signaling, Shelter, Water, Food, Positive Mental Attitude.
b. Positive Mental Attitude, 1st Aid, Shelter, Fire, Signaling, Water, Food.
c. Fire, Signaling, Positive Mental Attitude, Water, 1st Aid, Food, Shelter.
d. Positive Mental Attitude, Shelter, 1st Aid, Signaling, Fire, Food, Water.
e. all of the above.

02. Pick the supplies that represent the proper or logical order of survival need:

a. 1st aid kit, large plastic bag, butane lighter, whistle, canteen, trailmix, smile.
b. smile, 1st aid kit, large plastic bag, butane lighter, whistle, canteen, trailmix.
c. butane lighter, whistle, canteen, trailmix, smile, 1st aid kit, large plastic bag.
d. all of the above.

 

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 2

Describe ways to (a) avoid panic and (b) maintain a high level of morale when lost.

03. Panic prevention includes [select all that apply]

a. being prepared, getting knowledge, determining common sense, & building confidence.
b. constantly requiring the help of others, & fostering the belief that failure is eminent.
c. showing off, taking no suggestions, making all survival decisions quickly.

04. Maintaining a high level of morale starts with your positive mental attitude.

a. True
b. False

 

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 3

Show that you know 1st aid for injuries or illnesses likely to occur in backcountry outings, including hypothermia, hyperthermia, heat stroke, heat exhaustion, frostbite, dehydration, sunburn, stings, ticks, snakebite, blisters, and hyperventilation.

05. Simply defined hypothermia is

a. low fever.
b. high fever.
c. low temperature.
d. high temperature.
e. both b & d.

06. Simply defined hyperthermia is

a. low fever.
b. high fever.
c. low temperature.
d. high temperature.

07. Treat patients with hypothermia by

a. increasing salt intake.
b. mouth to mouth breathing.
c. application of generous amounts of PMA.
d. removing from hot environment, cooling to normal body temperature.
e. removing from cold environment, re-warming to normal body temperature.

08. Heat stress also refers to __________, body temperatures above 98.6 degrees F.

a. hyperventilation, and hyperthermia.
b. hypothermia only.
c. hyperthermia only.

09. 1st Aid for heat stroke includes: [select all that apply]

a. quick application of cool water.
b. relocate patient to a cool environment.
c. reduce patient's high body temperature to normal.
d. get professional medical attention.

10. Heat exhaustion treatment includes: [select all that apply]

a. relocation of patient from sunny/warm to cool/shaded environment.
b. oral administration of salted water if patient is awake and conscious.
c. lie patient on back, head level or lower than feet.
d. delivering 1 rescue breath every 5 minutes.

11. Indicate the obvious error for the treatment of frostbite:

a. relocate patient from the cold environment.
b. at first signs, yellow - gray or white colored skin, re-warm immediately.
c. immerse affected hand in warm water or apply bare skin to bare skin.
d. remove affected parts, preserve in milk, transport patient to hospital for re-attachment.

12. Dehydration is caused by __________ water in the body.

a. lack of
b. too much
c. not enough
d. just the right amount

13. Dark yellow urine often indicates a sign of

a. dehydration.
b. kidney failure.
c. excess skin pigmentation.
d. a well balanced body chemistry.

14. Sunburn is considered a __________ burn.

a. 3rd degree
b. 1st degree
c. 2nd degree
d. superficial thickness

15. In the field, treatment for sunburn includes:

a. application of sun-screen.
b. keeping the burn area covered.
c. ignoring the pain and continued exposure.
d. eating plenty of ice cream and consuming lots of cold drinks.

16. Select the 2 ingredients recommended for reducing the discomfort of insect stings.

a. mud
b. honey
c. pond slime
d. wildcat droppings
e. 5% hydrocortisone cream

17. It is recommended that ticks be removed by application of [select all that apply]

a. oil
b. honey
c. margarine
d. soapy water
e. grated cheddar cheese

18. Treatment for tick bite(s) in a Tick Fever area includes: [select all that apply]

a. application of antiseptic solution.
b. cleaning area with soap and water.
c. removing with tweezers, not bare hands.
d. get medical attention as soon as possible.

19. Select the logical, proper order for treatment of snake bite.

a. Keep patient still, keep affected area below the heart, immobilized affected limb, constricting band on heart side of wound, keep patient warm and sheltered, send for help, wait for help to arrive.
b. Keep patient still, send for help, keep affected area below the heart, immobilized affected limb, constricting band on heart side of wound, keep patient warm and sheltered, wait for help to arrive.
c. Keep patient still, constricting band on heart side of wound, send for help, keep affected area below the heart, immobilized affected limb, keep patient warm and sheltered, wait for help to arrive.
d. Keep patient still, keep affected area below the heart, send for help, constricting band on heart side of wound, immobilized affected limb, keep patient warm and sheltered, wait for help to arrive.

20. Blisters form on __________ colored areas and are caused by _________ or friction.

a. pink - rubbing
b. green - sanding
c. yellow - grinding
d. purple - pounding
e. both a and c are correct

21. Treat places where blisters appear to be starting with.

a. donuts.
b. moleskin.
c. sterilized needles.
d. pressing out the fluid.
e. bandages and antiseptic.

22. Hyperventilation attacks are often triggered by

a. heavy lifting.
b. fast running.
c. fear & stress.
d. allergic reactions.

23. The hyperventilating patient’s breaths

a. too slow & too deep.
b. too rapid & too deep.
c. too slow & too shallow.
d. too rapid & too shallow.

24. Treat hyperventilation by

a. having the patient breathe into a paper bag.
b. diverting the patient’s attention to other problems.
c. requiring the patient to run in place for 20 minutes.
d. calming and coaching the patient to help regain normal breathing.
e. all the above are correct.

25. Hyperventilating patient's appear blue in color

a. True
b. False

26. External bleeding can be distinguished from internal bleeding by [select all necessary]

a. sight of red blood cell stains
b. blue stains from vein seepage
c. there are no distinguishing differences
d. unusually hard or stiff feeling belly areas

27. Select the most orderly, logical & proper external bleeding treatment sequence.

a. elevation above heart, direct pressure, additional gauze, pressure point
b. direct pressure, elevation above heart, additional gauze, pressure point

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 4

Tell what you would do to survive in the following environments: (a) Cold and snowy (b) Wet (forest) (c) Hot and dry (desert) (d) Windy (mountains or plains) (e) Water (ocean or lake)

28. In survival environments (a) through (e), I would survive by: [select category if it applies]

a. b. c. d. e. Keeping dry.
a. b. c. d. e. Being resourceful.
a. b. c. d. e. Staying in the shade.
a. b. c. d. e. Taking along a survival kit.
a. b. c. d. e. Signaling from high ground.
a. b. c. d. e. Maintaining normal body temperature.
a. b. c. d. e. Stopping, Thinking, Observing, Planning.
a. b. c. d. e. Using sound and visual signaling devices.
a. b. c. d. e. Inventorying emergency supplies on hand.
a. b. c. d. e. Incorporating the Buddy System if possible.
a. b. c. d. e. Applying 1st Aid to all wounds or illnesses.
a. b. c. d. e. Using an available vehicle or boat as shelter.
a. b. c. d. e. Building a solar still to collect drinking water.
a. b. c. d. e. Maintaining a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA).
a. b. c. d. e. Observing proper wildlife protection techniques.
a. b. c. d. e. Maintaining normal body hydration or moisture level.
a. b. c. d. e. Gathering green branches for fire smoke signaling use.
a. b. c. d. e. Determining which way is North, South, East & West.
a. b. c. d. e. Staying at the location unless in immediate danger arises.
a. b. c. d. e. Using my fire to melt ice and snow to gain drinking water.
a. b. c. d. e. Building a fire carefully observing special snowy circumstances.
a. b. c. d. e. Preparing advanced trip plan, leaving it with a responsible adult.
a. b. c. d. e. Selecting 1 of 6 different arctic shelter types and constructing one.
a. b. c. d. e. Looking for the best place for a shelter and then a fire, build same.
a. b. c. d. e. Looking for the best location for signaling, prepare for that activity.
a. b. c. d. e. Placing green branches upon snow for high contrast geometric signal.

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 5

Make up a small survival kit and be able to explain how each item in it is useful.

29. My survival kit contains: [select all that apply] and is used for [select all that apply]

a. flares for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
b. mirror for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
c. whistle for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
d. a candle for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
e. flashlight for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
f. 1st aid kit for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
g. a bow drill for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
h. dye markers for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
i. distress flags for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
j. flint and steel for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
k. a butane lighter for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
l. plastic tube tent for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
m. chemical heat tabs for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
n. emergency blanket for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
o. waterproof matches for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
p. big heavy duty plastic bag for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
q. small pieces of pitchy wood for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
r. a metal match & 0000 steel wool for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire
s. Aluminum-coated emergency suit for 1. medical 2. signaling 3. shelter 4. fire

30. A small survival kit should contain 4 essential items, they are

a. Flashlight, whistle, mirror, and distress flags.
b. Tooth brush, hand soap, address book, and flashlight.
c. Waterproof matches, butane lighter, candle, and bow drill.
d. 1st aid kit, Signaling devices, Instant body shelter, and Fire-Starting materials.
e. All of the above.

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 6

Show that you can start fires using 3 methods other than matches.

31. I have photographs documenting my ability to start a fire with the following non-match methods: [select the 3 methods]

a. bow drill
b. flint and steel
c. butane lighter
d. optical magnifying lens
e. metal match and 0000 steel wool

32. The spark used to ignite a butane lighter is produced by a flint and steel mechanism.

a. True
b. False

33. An optical magnifying lens produces it's hottest light concentration at it's focal point.

a. True
b. False

34. Friction produces heat, an essential element of fire. The bow drill produces friction.

a. True
b. False

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 7

Do the following:

(a) Tell 5 different ways to attract attention when lost.
(b) Show how to use a signal mirror to attract attention when lost.
(c) From memory, describe 5 international ground-to-air signals and tell what they mean.

35. A signal mirror redirects the sun's image towards a potential rescue source.

a. True
b. False

36. From the list, pick 5 of the best ways to attract attention in a survival situation.

a. fire
b. smoke
c. motion
d. sounds
e. contrasting colors
f. ground-to-air signals
g. signal mirror reflections
h. geometric shapes in the wilderness

37. I have photographs documenting my redirection of the sun's reflection towards a target.

a. True
b. False

38. 5 different international ground-to-air visual signals are_________ and they are defined as _________.[select 5 and define your choices]

a. Y = 1. Yes 2. Yaw 3. Yonder 4. Yield
b. V = 1. Splitting Up 2. Vehicle 3. Village 4. Need Help
c. N = 1. Navigate 2. Near 3. No 4. North
d. H = 1. Help 2. Heliport 3. Hazard 4. Hungry
e. T = 1. Time 2. Toxic 3. Thirsty 4. Tired
f. X = 1. This Spot 2. Need Medical 3. X-ray 4. Crossing
g. possible answer g = 1. Wind Direction 2. Landing Pad 3. Travel Direction 4. Shelter

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 8

Show that you can find and improvise a natural shelter minimizing the damage to the environment.

39. I have photographic documentation of the improvised shelter I constructed showing minimal damage to the environment.

a. True
b. False

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 9

Spend a night in your shelter.

40. I have a responsible adult's written statement testifying that I spent a night within my improvised shelter.

a. True
b. False

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 10

Explain how to protect yourself against insects, reptiles, rodents, and bears.

41. Protective techniques regarding wilderness wildlife include all except [select all that are exceptions]

a. careful placement of hands and feet.
b. avoidance of wildlife except from a respectful distance.
c. maintaining proper food handling and storage techniques.
d. wearing clothing protection such as boots, long sleeves, head and hand gear.

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 11

Show 3 ways to purify water.

42. Select 3 techniques that are used to purify water. [select all that apply]

a. boiling for 5 minutes
b. boiling for 10 minutes
c. distillation or solar still use
d. straining through a handkerchief
e. squeezing the pulp of certain cactus plants
f. filtering through a commercial purifier pump
g. chemically treating with iodine drops or purification tablets

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 12

Show you know proper clothing to wear on local overnights in extreme hot & extreme cold weather.

43. Safely dress for extremely hot weather by choosing [select all that apply]

a. a hat
b. a scarf
c. ear muffs
d. gloves or mittens
e. lightweight clothing
f. tight-fitting clothing
g. loose-fitting clothing
h. heavyweight clothing
i. light colored clothing
j. dark colored clothing
k. several layers of clothing
l. clothing made from wool
m. long sleeves and full trousers
n. short pants and short sleeved shirt
o. wind resistant, water-repellent jacket

44. Safely dress for extremely cold weather by choosing [select all that apply]

a. a hat
b. a scarf
c. ear muffs
d. gloves or mittens
e. lightweight clothing
f. tight-fitting clothing
g. loose-fitting clothing
h. heavyweight clothing
i. light colored clothing
j. dark colored clothing
k. several layers of clothing
l. clothing made from wool
m. long sleeves and full trousers
n. short pants and short sleeved shirt
o. wind resistant, water-repellent jacket

Wilderness Survival Badge Req. 13

Explain why it is not usually wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a wilderness survival situation.

45. It is not usually wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a wilderness survival situation.
[select all that apply]

a. wild plants and wildlife taste bad.
b. there is a chance of becoming poisoned.
c. food in a non-essential, last priority item.
d. humans are capable of living for weeks without food.
e. energy spent is usually greater than the benefits of food gained.

 

 

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Courtesy of ARCO & Robert Havlicek
Created: 10 May 1999 - Last Edit: 30 December 2005