Scouting America
General First Aid
CPR/AED
Acronyms
First Aid
100

When was Scouting America started?

1910

100

First aid can mean the difference between what?

Life and Death

100

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths?

30 compressions and 2 breaths

100

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

100

What is the first thing you should do for a burn injury?

Remove person from burn source and cool the burn

200

Who is the founder of Scouting America?

Robert Baden-Powell

200

What is the universal sign for choking?

clutching one or both hands around the throat

200

How deep should chest compressions be on an adult?

At least 2 inches

200

What does AED stand for?

Automated external defibrillator

200

What is the first thing you do for someone with a suspected head, neck or spine injury?

Put them in a head stabilization

300

When were females allowed in Boy Scout Troops?

February 2019

300

What is the first thing you do when you arrive on a first aid scene?

Make sure the scene is safe

300

What are the signs of life? (list at least 2)

Breathing, moving, coughing, opening eyes

300

What does PPE stand for?

Personal Protective Equipment

300

How should you treat someone with hypothermia?

Remove the person from the cold, get them in a warm place and warm them up with blankets or warm clothes

400

What is the highest rank in venturing?

Summit Rank

400

What are the proper steps to take during a medical emergency?

Check-Call-Care

400

Where do you apply the AED pads?

Upper right chest and lower left rib cage

400

What does RICE stand for?

Rest

Ice

Compression

Elevation

400

How would you treat someone with heat exhaustion?

Get the person out of the heat and cool them down

500

When was venturing founded?

February 9, 1998

500

What is the first thing you do before you treat someone?

Get consent

500

When can you stop preforming CPR?

When the person shows signs of life, when emergency medical services arrive and take over, when you are too exhausted to continue, or if the scene becomes unsafe.

500

What does BEFAST stand for?

  • Balance. Sudden loss of balance or coordination.
  • Eyes. Changes in vision, including loss of sight.
  • Face. Drooping on one side of the face, making it difficult to smile.
  • Arm. Weakness or numbness in one arm. Often, the person also can’t raise both arms evenly.
  • Speech. Slurred speech or difficulty speaking or understanding words.
  • Time. Recognizing these signs and promptly seeking medical attention is crucial, as time is of the essence in treating a stroke to minimize damage.
500

What are the different types of carries?

walking assist, pack-strap carry, seat carry, stretcher carry

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