First Aid
What is the most important thing to do when treating a burn to prevent further damage?
Using clean, cool water is the most common, and best way to treat a burn.
Some people may say use ice or butter.
However layering the burn area in butter will cover it up, possibly causing the heat to travel downwards damaging more of your skin and body.
Using ice can decrease blood flow and slow down the healing process.
What are three types of Fire lays? (example: lean to)
What is the knot used to tie two ropes of the same diameter together?
The correct answer is a Square Knot.
What is the Full Name of the man who is credited with founding the Boy Scouts Of America?
The correct answer is Robert Baden-Powell.
The acceptable answer is Ed Hebert
What is the most essential thing to bring on a hike?
Water... Duh.
When treating a sprained ankle, what does the acronym R.I.C.E stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.
What is the rule of threes for survival?
3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food
What knot is used for adjusting tension on your rope?
A taut-line hitch is a simple yet useful knot... commonly used for securing tent lines.
What year was the Boy Scouts of America founded?
The year 1910
What is the term for following the trail markers, which are typically colored blazes or signs, to stay on the correct path.
Trail Blazing.
What is the wound called if the bone is sticking out of the skin?
A Compound Fracture (Open Fracture)
What shelter is made out of snow with a hallowed inside called?
The correct answer is Quinzhee Hut
What is the "Rescue Knot"?
The Bowline Knot... known for its secure knot.
The bowline knot is known as the Rescue knot because it will not come undone unless you untie it, therefore most commonly used to throw into water and loop around a drowning victim
What year was Boy Scouts Troop 2 (Troop 1) founded?
Way back when in 1913
When hiking in the wilderness, how should you hike to prevent exhaustion and to preserve energy.
Keep hiking at a Steady, and Moderate pace.
What is the best method to help someone who is having a severe allergic reaction and may be in danger of going into shock.
Using a EpiPen.
Place the orange tip against the middle of the outer thigh (upper leg) at a right angle (perpendicular) to the thigh
What is the main way to purify water in a survival situation?
Boiling the water is the most common resource, however there are different options such as:
Adding chlorine.
Use iodine tablets.
Or use a UV light purifier.
What knot is commonly used to start a lashing?
A Clove Hitch is most common in stating and ending lashing
What was the Boy Scouts of America first named?
"Boy Scouts of the United States"
Why is layers important in winter hiking?
When it comes to winter hiking... having multiple layers of clothing is important to stay warm.
Having these layers means you can remove some if you get hot, and simply put them back on if you get cold.
When treating a heat stroke, what do you do to assist in cooling this person down?
Move the victim to a cooler area, applying cool, wet cloths or ice packs.
What is the universal distress signal in an emergency?
Three whistle blasts, three fires, or three flashes of light.
Another option is to burn something that creates black smoke, this way it alerts any planes or civilization nearby
What knot is used to join two ropes of unequal size and is often used in climbing or boating?
The correct answer is the Sheet Bend.
What is the original name of the first Boy Scout camp, which was held in 1907 and is considered the start of the global Scouting movement.
The correct answer is Brownsea Island Camp.
What hiking technique involves a hiking stick or trekking poles to maintain balance and reduce strain on your knees while descending a steep slope?
The rule of Three points of contact can be useful when descending any steep trails, and overall makes hiking a lot safer.