outdoors
What are the 10 essentials
Pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches and fire starters, sun protection, map and compass.
What is a square knot used for
to tie two pieces of rope together
What is used to control major bleeding
Tourniquet
What is the 10th point in the scout law
Brave
What is the name of the arms length imaginary circle you must check before using a knife
blood circle
Name 3 ways to purify water
Boiling, purification tablets, and filters.
Why would you need to whip or fuse a rope
to stop the end from fraying
What is the first thing you do before helping someone
check the scene and call 911
What is the scout motto
Be prepared
What should you have next to a fire at all times
bucket of Water
What knot is primarily used for rescues
Bowline
What does an AED do
delivers an electrical shock to help the heart re- establish an effective rhythm.
What is the scout slogan
Do a good turn daily
What are the 3 wood types in a fire
Tinder, kindling and fuel
Name 3 poisonous plants
Poison ivy
Poison oak
Poison sumac
Stinging nettle
Nightshade
Etc.
What knot is used to start and end most lashings
clove hitch
What is a hurry case and give an example.
A condition or injury that could result in death if not treated quickly.
ex. serious bleeding,cardiac arrest,stopped breathing,stroke.
Who created scouting
Lord Baden Powell
Why is a sharp knife safer than a dull one
it takes less force and is easier to control
What should you do if you run into an aggressive black bear hiking.
Make yourself look as large as possible and try to escape to a secure place If escape is not possible, try to fight back
Name 3 types of lashings
square, shear, diagonal, tripod, etc
Name 3 symptoms of shock
-Restlessness
-weakness
-confusion
-damp and pale skim
-weak pulse
-shallow/rapid breathing
-nausea/vomiting
-extreme thirst.
What is the meaning of the 3 fingers in the scout sign and salute.
duty to God and country, duty to others, duty to self
Explain 2 ways to find directions without a compass
the sun, north star, etc