Chapter 6 Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 7 priorities of life in order?

A

1: positive mental attitude
2: air
3: shelter
4: rest
5: signals
6: water
7: food

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2
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How are the necessities of life prioritized?

A

Length of time you can live without them

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3
Q

Energy conservation and waste removal are satisfied with what necessity of life?

A

Rest

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4
Q

What are the 4 phases of initial response to a situation?

A

Alarm
Reaction
Response and action
Rest

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5
Q

Which stage if response is described with muscles tightening, sweat glands constricting, pulse quickens, and adrenaline flows.

A

Reaction

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6
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The stage of response that is described by a “flight or flight” reaction is:

A

Response and options

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7
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The surroundings and patterns of behavior in which abnormal person operates is:

A

Comfort zone

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8
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When an SAR personnel is put out of his comfort zone, it’s normal to feel:

A

Stress and anxiety

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9
Q

What is the best way to prepare for an emergency situation is:

A

Self discipline and practice during everyday routine

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10
Q

What are the three things you need to control fear?

A

Know as much about the situation as possible
Have the right tools and equipment
Positive mental attitude

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11
Q

What are two ways to not control fear?

A

Physically or mentally running
away from the situation

Avoiding the fear mechanism

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12
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In the survival situation plan, the “O” stands for:

A

Observation- sizing up the situation

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13
Q

The mnemonic phrase that represents a means to find an answer in a situation is:

A

“STOP”

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14
Q

What is the 4 terms stand for in the “stop” phrase for finding answers in an emergency?

A

Stop, Think, Observe, Plan

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15
Q

Positive mental attitude may also be called:

A

“Will to live”

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16
Q

What are the two concepts of PMA

A

“Will to live” “whole person concept”

17
Q

The inter-relationship between mental and physical body processes is:

A

“Whole person concept”

18
Q

Nearly all survival situations end within

19
Q

What percentage of successful survival experiences last over 3 days?

A

Less than 5%

20
Q

Which means of water purification can you figure out the effectiveness by the waters flavor and odor?

21
Q

Which means of water purification uses a potent poison?

A

Iodine salts

22
Q

What are the 6 steps of improvisation?

A

1: sizing up the situation
2: identify contingencies
3: determine the goal
4: inventory resources
5: build a plan
6: take action

23
Q

What are the three types of shelter, and what are each for?

A

Immediate action shelter: can be made in minutes
Temporary shelter: made in 30-60 mins
Long term shelter: for 72 hours or more

24
Q

What is the least likely occurring color in a natural environment?

A

Royal blue

25
The optimal length to width ratio of letters for ground signals is:
6:1
26
What are the 3 standard signals?
Smoke Signal mirror Shadow ground signals
27
How deep does one dig a spot for human waste disposal:
4 inches deep within the organization layer
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Where does one dig a temporary spot for human waste disposal?
200 feet away from any campsite, trail, or water sources
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If you are staying the night and need a place to dispose human waste, what do you do?
Build a cat hole
30
At a trench latrine, each user should?
Leave the shovel to cover the waste with dirt
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The feet should only be washed when?
At the end of the day
32
Bathing should be done to bathe?
Take the water away from the source and dispose of water in a cat hole
33
How much bleach do you add for 1 quart in clear water, and cloudy water How much for 1 gallon?
2- 4 8- 16
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What is the most efficient and easily constructed water sources?
Transpiration bag