Scout basics
Which hand do you use for the Scout handshake and why?
Left hand, because it is closest to your heart
Explain how to prevent blisters on your feet.
Avoid getting blisters by wearing shoes or boots that fit properly, by changing your socks when they are sweaty or wet, and by paying attention to how your feet feel.
What knot is considered to be a rescue knot?
Bowline
Name 3 of the local poisonous plants.
Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac, Poison Oak
Explain what tinder, kindling and fuel wood are
Tinder is small, catches fire easily, and burns fast. Kindling is small twigs no thicker than a pencil and is used to get the fire going. Fuel is larger wood used to keep a fire going and to create coals for cooking on.
What is the sixth point of the Scout Law?
Kind
Explain 4 of the symptoms of heat exhaustion
Pale, clammy skin due to heavy sweating. Nausea, fatigue, dizziness, fainting, headache, and muscle cramps.
What type of rope is best to fuse rather than whip?
Plastic or nylon
Swimming rescues are more dangerous than the other types. Explain the 2 other water rescue methods.
Reaching with an arm, leg, stick or other object. Throwing lines or objects.
What do you call the area where one chops and/or saws wood?
Axe yard
What are the 3 parts of the Scout Oath?
1) Duty to God and Country
2) Duty to Others
3) Duty to Self
Explain the 5 common warning signs of heart attack.
Chest pain
Nausea
Weakness
Shortness of breath
Sweating
What is the purpose of a sheep shank?
To shorten a rope
Explain at least 3 of the rules of safe hiking on the highway.
Possible answers:
Hike with a buddy, wear light/bright-colored clothing, walk on the left-hand side (facing traffic), use a flashlight, (if possible) stay on the sidewalk, never hitchhike
In Scouting you are not allowed to carry or use a pocket knife or build a fire until you have earned what?
The Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit.
What is the third point of the outdoor code?
Be considerate in the outdoors
Explain 2 locations where frostbite may occur and give 2 symptoms of frostbite.
Frostbite can occur in extremities: ears, nose, fingers or feet. Symptoms include pain, numbness, and grayish skin color.
What 2 knots are used on a tent staked to the ground?
Taut-line hitch and 2 half hitches
Name 5 of the 10 “Scout Outdoor Essentials.”
Pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches and fire starters, sun protection, map and compass.
Give 3 wet-weather fire building tips.
Gather wood before the rain begins, keep dry tinder in a plastic bag, split wet logs, keep matches dry in a plastic bag, look above-ground (in trees) for wood, use a lighter or candle to start a fire.
What does the knot symbolize on the Boy Scout emblem?
To remember to you to do a good turn daily
Explain first aid for a second-degree burn.
Place the injury in cool water until the pain goes away.
Let the burn dry then protect it with a sterile gauze pad.
Do not pop the blisters and do not apply any creams, ointments or sprays.
What is a sheet bend used for?
Joining two ropes of different sizes together
A bear bag is used to keep animals away from your food. How far out of reach does it need to be?
12 feet off the ground, 8 feet away from trees.
Explain 5 safe saw use rules.
Do’s: sheathe the saw when not in use, carry with the blade away from your body, replace blades when dull, be careful when passing a saw to another person, wear boots, gloves and protective eyewear.
Don’ts: cut any trees—living or dead—without permission, allow the saw’s blade to cut into the ground, leave a saw lying around camp.