First Aid Vocabulary
What is the most severe category of burn?
Third-degree burn
(First Aid MB p58)
In a pinch, what part of the Scout uniform can be used to create a sling or a splint?
Neckerchief
(First Aid MB p46)
What simple tool can be used to prevent dehydration, and should be brought to every outdoor event?
Water bottle
(First Aid MB p53)
What is the three-digit phone number for general emergencies?
911
(First Aid MB p12)
What is the first rank in the Scouts BSA program?
Scout
What is the name of a medical condition which is characterized by breathing faster and deeper than your body needs?
Hyperventilation
(First Aid MB p63)
In an emergency situation, what should every victim be treated for, even if they have no physical injuries?
Shock
(First Aid MB p17)
What piece of equipment should be worn when handling open wounds to protect from bloodborne pathogens?
Gloves
(First Aid MB p37)
What is the best way to check if a person is conscious?
Ask "Are you OK?"
(First Aid MB p15)
How many merit badges are required to become an Eagle Scout (including required and elective badges)?
21
What is the medical name for a severe allergic reaction (such as a reaction caused by a bee sting or a peanut allergy)?
Anaphylactic shock (or anaphylaxis)
(First Aid MB p91)
What is the four-letter technique that is used for bone, joint, and muscle injuries?
RICE:
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
(First Aid MB p39)
What is the name of a device used in cases of extreme bleeding as a last resort?
Tourniquet
(First Aid MB p90)
What is the most common cause of death in house fires?
Smoke inhalation
Who is the Honorary Chief Scout Executive of the Boy Scouts of America?
The President of the United States
What is the process of quickly checking each victim for injuries or symptoms of illness and then determining how best to use available first aid resources?
Triage
(First Aid MB p14)
What is the four-letter technique that is used to determine whether someone might have suffered a stroke?
FAST:
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
(First Aid MB p87)
What is the name of the injection that should be used on a person who is experiencing a severe allergic reaction?
Epi-Pen (epinephrine)
(First Aid MB p92)
What is the phone number for the Poison Control Center?
1-800-222-1222
(First Aid MB p69)
Who founded the Boy Scouts of America?
W. D. Boyce
What is a change in awareness or behavior that is caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain, often characterized by sudden muscle spasms.
Seizure
(First Aid MB p64)
What is the the four-letter technique that describes what a first responder should look for when examining a victim.
DOTS:
Deformity, Open wounds, Tenderness, Swelling
(First Aid MB p18)
What is the name of the electronic device that untrained individuals can use to apply a shock to a person experiencing cardiac arrest?
AED (automated external defibrillator)
(First Aid MB p81)
What is the highest rank in the Sea Scout program (similar to Eagle in the Scouts BSA program)?
Quartermaster