Cold injury
Frostbite
Appropriate fabrics
Clothing
BSA Trivia
100

What does someone develop when a person's body is losing more heat than it's able to produce?

Hypothermia

100

When does frostbite occur?

Frostbite occurs when skin and tissue become cold enough to freeze.

100

When can cotton become dangerous?

When cotton is wet, it doesn't keep warm; This can make it dangerous to wear on trips where conditions are snowy, rainy, etc.

100

Name 1 piece of cold-weather clothing

Look at the book (pg 243)

100

(FOR THE YOUNGER SCOUTS) What are the awards you can claim after obtaining Eagle, for completion of merit badges?

Eagle Palms

200

What is a symptom of hypothermia?

Feeling cold and numb

Becoming tired and an increase in lack of judgment

Shivering uncontrollably

making poor decisions

loss of consciousness

200

Will a Frostbite victim usually notice anything off?

A frostbite victim will NOT usually notice anything wrong.

200

What is a unique advantage of wool?

Wool keeps warm even while damp.

200

Name 2 pieces of cold-weather clothing

Book again (243)

200

If you happen to feel extremely cold and then suddenly feel extreme warmth, what should you do?

You should seek shelter and help immediately; it's your body's final attempt to warm you up.

300

First steps in treating hypothermia?

Move the person into a shelter such as a building or tent.

300

What is the first step to treating frostbite?

Moving the victim to shelter and out of the cold.

300

What are the 3 general fibers used in outdoor clothing?

Wool, Cotton, Synthetics

300

Name 3 pieces of cold-weather clothing

For the 3rd time, the book (243)

300

What rank did Neil Armstrong have in Scouts?

Eagle

400

When attempting to treat hypothermia, should you apply towels with extremely hot water or warm them to room temperature?

Warm to room temperature water with towels.

400

Should warm water or Hot water be used in treating frostbite?

Warm water should always be used.

400

Why should I use cotton?

It has great comfort when compared to the others.

400

Name 4 pieces of cold-weather clothing

Do I have to say book again (243)

400

Who was the first president to become a scout?

JFK

500

If the person is conscious and able to swallow, what should you NOT give them?

Caffeinated drnks.

500

If the frostbite is moderate to severe, what should you help the person do?

Help the person into dry clothing.

500

What is a unique advantage of synthetic fabrics?

It combines the comfort of cotton while offering the warmth of wool.

500

Name 5 pieces of cold-weather clothing

gng, the book carries frfr (243)

500

What country can the Boy Scout Movement trace its roots to?

Great Britan

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