Fundamentals
This is the first thing you must evaluate when arriving at the scene of an emergency before helping a victim
What is scene saftey?
This official form contains information on allergies, medications, and medical history for Scouts.
What is the BSA Annual Health and Medical Record?
This type of wound includes bruises and hematomas and does not break the skin.
What is a closed wound?
This emergency occurs when a person cannot breathe due to an airway blockage
What is choking?
This condition occurs when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked.
What is a heart attack (myocardial infarction)?
This term describes the process of sorting patients based on the severity of their injuries.
What is Triage?
A personal first-aid kit for hiking must be assembled and the use of each item demonstrated to this person.
Who is the merit badge counselor?
This burn is caused by contact with electricity and may have minimal external signs.
What is an electrical burn?
This severe allergic reaction can be caused by insect stings or food allergies and affects breathing.
What is anaphylaxis?
These conditions must exist before CPR is performed on a person.
What is unconsciousness and absence of normal breathing?
These precautions help reduce the risk of infection when administering first aid.
What are universal precautions?
These environments may contain first-aid kits that should be inspected with a counselor.
What are home, school, or workplace environments?
This type of wound is caused by objects like nails, fish hooks, or splinters.
What is a puncture wound?
This condition can cause fainting due to low blood sugar levels.
What is hypoglycemia?
This device delivers an electric shock to help restore a normal heart rhythm.
What is an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)?
This life-threatening condition occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow and oxygen.
What is shock?
This type of first-aid kit is specifically intended for hiking and backpacking.
What is a hiking or backpacking first-aid kit?
This device may be used for severe bleeding but must be used carefully due to potential dangers.
What is a tourniquet?
This dangerous event can happen to swimmers who hold their breath too long underwater.
What is shallow-water blackout?
These public locations are commonly chosen to place AEDs due to high foot traffic.
What are schools, airports, and sports venues?
In a wilderness setting, this is one key difference in how emergency medical help may be obtained compared to at home.
What is delayed ot limited access from emergency medical services?
Immunization history is important because it helps first-responders understand this health risk.
What is the risk of preventable infectious diseases?
This condition results from prolonged exposure to cold and wet environments, commonly affecting the feet.
What is trench foot? (immersion foot)
This injury may result from inhaling smoke or toxic fumes.
What is smoke inhalation?
This type of injury requires special care to avoid movement of the head, neck, or spine.
What is a spinal injury?