Hypothermia
What is Hypothermia?
When a person's body is losing more heat than it is able to produce.
What is frostbite?
Skin and tissue become cold enough to freeze.
How many principles are there in the 7 principles of Leave no Trace?
Seven. Good job.
What knot would you use to perform a line rescue?
Bowline
How should you treat a hotspot/blister?
Cover with a piece of moleskin bigger than the affected area.
Prevent the victim from getting colder. (moving them to shelter, remove wet clothes, wrap in a sleeping bag or jacket)
What color is the first sign of Frostbite?
Grayish White patches on the skin.
Is snow considered a durable surface?
Yes.
What is the term when tying string around a rope to prevent it from fraying?
Whipping
How should you treat a nosebleed?
Lean forward
Pinch firmly but gently high on the nose
Hold cold compress against the nose
What beverage is best to give?
Hot Coffee?
Warm Water?
Cold Mountain Dew?
Warm Water (or fruit juice or soup)
Never give anything HOT or Caffeinated
What is the first thing you should do to treat frostbite?
Move them into a shelter, like a tent or building.
How far deep should your cat hole be to drop your poopy in?
6-8 inches
Securing bandages, joining two ropes together.
How should you remove a fishhook from a hand?
Wrap line around the fishhook
Gently push down the shank to free the barb
Give a quick sharp jerk
Wash with soap and water
What is the recommended way to warm someone suffering from Hypothermia?
When an ear or cheek has frostbite, how should you treat it?
Remove a glove and warm the injury with the palm of your hand.
How far should you dump waste from water, camp and trails?
200 feet.
What knot should you tie for securing a tarp for shelter?
Two Half Hitch
Taut-Line Hitch
How should you treat a sunburn?
Run the affected area under cold water or apply a cold wet compress
Do not apply ice
Treat with Aloe
Remove from the sun
Feel Cold and Numb
Tired
Shivering Uncontrollably
Poor decisions
Irritable
Stumbling
How should you treat a frostbitten hand?
Place the hand under your clothing and against warm skin.
Name 5 of the 7 principles of Leave No Trace
Plan Ahead
Travel on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What you find
Minimize campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors
Name 5 of the 11 required knots/hitches/lashings for rank advancement from Scout through First Class?
Square, Two Half Hitches, Taut Line, Sheet Bend, Bowline, Timber Hitch, Clove Hitch, Lashings(square, shear, diagonal)
What are 4 of the 7 signs of dehydration?
Severe Thirst
Dark Urine
Tired or Weak
Dry skin and lips and decreased sweating
Nausea
Headache, muscle cramps
Confusion, dizziness