Bikat Adventures First Aid L1: Mountain Sickness

What is the minimum altitude at which mountain sickness can occur?

10000 ft

8000 ft

5000 ft

2000 ft

What is the maximum altitude up to which you can climb in a day, starting from 8000 ft, while following acclimatization principles?

12000 ft

10000 ft

11000 ft

14000 ft

Which of these is not an initial symptom of AMS?

Dehydration

Nausea

Shortness of breath at rest

Headache

Which of these mountain illnesses can be managed in the field and do not require evacuation?

Mild AMS

HACE

HAPE

None of these

Which of the following is not true about acetazolamide (Diamox) ?

Causes increased urination

Prevents AMS

Kick starts the acclimatisation process

May cause nausea

Which of these is not a symptom of severe AMS?

Loss of appetite

Ataxia - loss of coordination and muscle control

Cyanosis - blue skin

Vision disturbances

Which of these are symptoms of HAPE (high altitude pulmonary edema) ? You may choose multiple answers for this question.

Sound of fluid in lungs

Pink sputum

Splitting headache

Frothy coughing fits

Which of the following illnesses does not require descent?

Severe AMS

Mild AMS

HACE

HAPE

Which of the following are treatments for HAPE and HACE? You may choose multiple answers for this question.

Gamow bag

Supplemental oxygen

Nifedipine/Dexamethasone

Hydration and rest

You wake up at your campsite at 12000 ft with a splitting headache and shortness of breath. You recognise symptoms of altitude sickness and decide on which treatment plan?

Take a rest day at the same campsite

Take diamox and continue hiking

Descend to an elevation of 9000 ft

All of these are appropriate treatment plans

Bikat Adventures First Aid L1: Mountain Sickness

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