Question 1
The course called "OEC" was created by the NSP to:
a. create a standard of care for ski patrollers and others involved in outdoor emergency care.
b. provide a standard of training for OEC techs and others involved in outdoor rec.
c. respond to a request from Minnie Dole to develop training for patrollers working at ski
resorts.
d. create a worldwide standard of care for anyone providing outdoor emergency care.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 2
The person who first organized a volunteer "ski patrol" and then was asked to organize a
national patrol was:
a. Roger Langely.
b. Roland Palmedo.
c. Minnie Dole.
d. Warren Bowman.
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 3
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,Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National Ski
Association, the NSP became an independent organization in:
a. 1953
b. 1980
c. 1962
d. 1975
CORRECT ANSWER
a
Question 4
The National Ski Patrol is one of a few organizations that have received a federal charter
from the U.S. government. Because of this, each year the NSP must:
a. ensure that all patrollers refresh their training.
b. report to Congress.
c. submit names of all patrollers to the IRS.
d. submit a tax return to the IRS.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 5
The creed of the National Ski Patrol is:
a. "Skiing and Safety."
b. "First Aid and Service."
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,c. "Snowsports and Safety."
d. "Service and Safety."
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 6
The 10th Mountain Division was founded:
a. through a request from the U.S. president to Minnie Dole.
b. after Minnie Dole convinced the U.S. Army that a winter warfare unit would be valuable.
c. by members of the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, many of whom were skiers.
d. through the Norwegian Army, which had a cold-weather unit during World War I.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 7
The first emergency responder textbook created exclusively for ski patrollers was titled:
a. Winter Emergency Care.
b. Outdoor Emergency Care.
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, c. Ski Safety and First Aid.
d. Safety on the Snow.
CORRECT ANSWER
a
Question 8
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care because he:
a. was the first program director for the National Ski Patrol.
b. co-authored the first ski patrol manual with the American Red Cross.
c. founded the National Ski Patrol as a separate entity.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 9
The 5th Edition of Outdoor Emergency Care:
a. must be learned in its entirety before taking the OEC Technician evaluation.
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The course called "OEC" was created by the NSP to:
a. create a standard of care for ski patrollers and others involved in outdoor emergency care.
b. provide a standard of training for OEC techs and others involved in outdoor rec.
c. respond to a request from Minnie Dole to develop training for patrollers working at ski
resorts.
d. create a worldwide standard of care for anyone providing outdoor emergency care.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 2
The person who first organized a volunteer "ski patrol" and then was asked to organize a
national patrol was:
a. Roger Langely.
b. Roland Palmedo.
c. Minnie Dole.
d. Warren Bowman.
CORRECT ANSWER
c
Question 3
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,Although the National Ski Patrol was originally a subcommittee of the National Ski
Association, the NSP became an independent organization in:
a. 1953
b. 1980
c. 1962
d. 1975
CORRECT ANSWER
a
Question 4
The National Ski Patrol is one of a few organizations that have received a federal charter
from the U.S. government. Because of this, each year the NSP must:
a. ensure that all patrollers refresh their training.
b. report to Congress.
c. submit names of all patrollers to the IRS.
d. submit a tax return to the IRS.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 5
The creed of the National Ski Patrol is:
a. "Skiing and Safety."
b. "First Aid and Service."
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,c. "Snowsports and Safety."
d. "Service and Safety."
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 6
The 10th Mountain Division was founded:
a. through a request from the U.S. president to Minnie Dole.
b. after Minnie Dole convinced the U.S. Army that a winter warfare unit would be valuable.
c. by members of the 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, many of whom were skiers.
d. through the Norwegian Army, which had a cold-weather unit during World War I.
CORRECT ANSWER
b
Question 7
The first emergency responder textbook created exclusively for ski patrollers was titled:
a. Winter Emergency Care.
b. Outdoor Emergency Care.
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, c. Ski Safety and First Aid.
d. Safety on the Snow.
CORRECT ANSWER
a
Question 8
Dr. Warren Bowman is considered the father of Outdoor Emergency Care because he:
a. was the first program director for the National Ski Patrol.
b. co-authored the first ski patrol manual with the American Red Cross.
c. founded the National Ski Patrol as a separate entity.
d. created the concept of "intermediate" medical care for ski patrollers.
CORRECT ANSWER
d
Question 9
The 5th Edition of Outdoor Emergency Care:
a. must be learned in its entirety before taking the OEC Technician evaluation.
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