First Aid Terms
What is the medical condition that occurs if your body is losing more heat than it can generate?
Hypothermia
(First Aid MB p51)
What technique should be used to treat someone who is not breathing and does not have a pulse?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
(First Aid MB p83)
Which first responders are primarily trained to combat and extinguish fires?
Firefighters
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 Scout Motto?
Be Prepared.
(Scouts BSA Handbook)
What is the most dangerous disease that can be contracted if you are bitten by a mammal such as a bat or a raccoon?
Rabies
(First Aid MB p77)
In an emergency situation, what should every victim be treated for, even if they have no physical injuries?
Shock
(First Aid MB p17)
What is the title of a person who supervises aquatic activities and performs aquatic rescues if necessary?
Lifeguard
What is the three-digit phone number for general emergencies?
911
(First Aid MB p12)
Which national event is held every four years to bring Scouts together from across the US?
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)
Which first responders respond to cases of missing people?
Search and Rescue teams
How long should you wait before reporting a missing person?
You should report a missing person immediately.
What awards are given to Eagle Scouts who earn more than the minimum number of merit badges?
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)
There are two main categories of people who respond to first aid emergencies in the field. What is the title of a first responder with extra training and certification who leads a team of responders?
Paramedic
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 are the three "hurry cases" identified in the Scouts BSA Handbook? These are serious medical conditions which could cause a victim to die in three to five minutes.
Stopped breathing, severe bleeding, ingested poisoning
(Scouts BSA Handbook)
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)
There are two main categories of people who respond to first aid emergencies in the field. What is the title of a first responder with less training than a paramedic, who also works to handle emergencies in the field?
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)