First Aid
Camping
Cooking
Outdoor Safety
TOOLS, FIRE & AXE YARD
100

What condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it?

Hypothermia

100

Why should tents not be placed in low areas?

Water can collect during rain

100

Why must raw meat be stored separately from other foods?

To prevent cross-contamination

100

What acronym helps Scouts stay calm and make good decisions when lost?

STOP

100

What safety area must be clear before using sharp tools?

Blood Ciricle

200

What is the correct first step when treating severe bleeding?

Apply direct pressure and call for help

200

What is the minimum distance food should be stored from sleeping areas in bear country?

At least 100 feet (or more, per local rules)

200

What cooking method uses hot coals rather than direct flame?

Dutch Oven

200

What is the universal distress signal using sound or light?

Three repeated signals/whistles

200

What is the correct way to pass a sharp tool to another person?

Handle first, blade covered or down

300

What should you not give a person who may need surgery due to injury?

Food or drink

300

Why should soap be used sparingly and away from water sources?

To prevent water pollution

300

Why should cooking grease never be dumped on the ground?

It attracts animals and pollutes soil

300

Why is cotton clothing dangerous in cold or wet conditions?

It holds moisture and causes heat loss

300

Why should fires only be built in designated fire rings?

To control fire spread and protect the ground

400

What life-threatening condition can occur from rapid swelling after a sting or allergy exposure?

Anaphylaxis

400

What is the safest surface to pitch a tent on?

Flat, durable ground

400

What temperature range allows bacteria to grow rapidly in food?

The danger zone (40°F–140°F)

400

What is the most important priority in a survival situation?

Shelter

400

What tool is safest for moving hot cookware or coals?

shovel or fire gloves

500

What type of shock is caused by severe blood loss?

Hypovolemic shock

500

Recite "Leave no Trace."

Plan Ahead and Prepare, Travel/Camp on Durable Surfaces, Dispose of Waste Properly, Leave What You Find, Minimize Campfire Impacts, Respect Wildlife, and Be Considerate of Others

500

What is the safest way to check if meat is fully cooked at camp?

Using a food thermometer

500

Why is dehydration dangerous even in cold weather?

Cold reduces thirst but the body still loses water

500

What conditions make tool use unsafe and require stopping work?

Fatigue, poor footing, or bad weather

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