Miscellaneous
What is the Scout Motto?
What is...."Be Prepared"?
One way to be prepared is to learn how to do first aid before an emergency occurs.
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When dealing with hurry cases, what are the three C's?
What is...
1.) Check- Make sure the area is safe for you.
2.) Call- Call 911
3.) Care- Care for the victim to the best of your ability while you wait for help to arrive.
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If a person is choking, they may hold their hands to their throat and turn blue. If they can speak, cough or breathe, encourage them to try to cough. If not, call 911 or have a bystander call 911.
Demonstrate how to give back blows
Give five back blows between the shoulder blades and the heel of your hand.
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If your hands are frostbitten, should you rub them together?
What is NO!
This can damage the tissue and skin.
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When treating cuts and scrapes, be sure to wear what?
What is.....latex free gloves and /or eye protection
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after treating any wounds.
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When on an outing, list two things you should have in your first aid kit.
What are...
Adhesive Bandages
Moleskin
Antibiotic ointment
Latex free gloves
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Demonstrate what you would do in a hurry care of serious bleeding.
1.) Put on gloves (if you have some)
2.)Press hard
3.) With your free hand, grab a neckerchief, or cloth and press it onto the wound. Wrap with gauze if possible.
4.) Don't remove the pad if it gets soaked with blood, instead add another bandage.
5.) If the wound is on an arm or leg, raise the limb above the level of the victim's heart.
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If a person is choking, they may hold their hands to their throat and turn blue. If they can speak, cough or breathe, encourage them to try to cough. If not, call 911 or have a bystander call 911.
Demonstrate how to give abdominal thrusts
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Can you get a sunburn on a cloudy day?
What is ....YES!
The ultraviolet radiation from the sun that causes a sunburn can pass through the clouds.
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Name two symptoms of a Brown Recluse spider bite
What is...
The bite doesn't always hurt right away, but within two to eight hours there can be pain, redness, and swelling at the wound. An open sore is likely to develop. The victim might suffer fever, chills, vomiting, join pain, and a faint rash.
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What is first aid?
What is...when people get hurt, they need help right away.
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List 4 of the 6 common symptoms of a heart attack.
What is...The most common is pain/pressure in the center of the chest, but people can have other symptoms as well, including....
1.) Pain that radiates to the arm, back, neck, or jaw
2.) Sweating when the room is not hot
3.) Feeling like throwing up
4.) Feeling Weak
5.) Sudden, sharp chest pain outside the breastbone.
6.) Dizziness or lightheadedness
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Name an insect that flies that could cause a person to have trouble breathing.
What is a bee or wasp?
Some people have severe allergies to bee or wasp stings. If someone has trouble breathing after being stung or feels his or her throat swelling up, alert an adult and get help right away. Some people use an epi pen. Administer an epi pen right away if they have one.
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First degree burns only affect the outer surface of the skin, which gets red and sore. What could you do if someone had a first degree burn?
What is...
Put the burn in cold water until the pain stops.
If you don't have any water, cover the burn with a clean, dry, loose dressing.
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Treat all blood as if it contains _____ that can make you sick.
What is.....germs
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If a person is badly injured, should you move them?
What is....Only move a hurt person if they are in further danger. It may be necessary to move a person if there is a nearby fire or if the person is lying in the road. But NEVER move an injured person unless it is absolutely necessary.
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If you think a person is having a heart attack, call for help right away. If the person becomes unresponsive, begin chest compressions immediately. Demonstrate how to do chest compressions
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Only a few spider bites cause serious reactions. Victims should be treated right away. Try to identify the spider (take a picture) or bring the dead one to the clinic.
The bite of a _______spider can cause redness and sharp pain at the wound site. The victim might suffer sweating, nausea, and vomiting, stomach pains and cramps, severe muscle pain and spasms and shock. Breathing might be difficult.
What is a Black widow spider.
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What are two ways to avoid getting frostbite?
What is...
Stay warm and dry
Wear warm gloves, socks, and a hat. Wool and synthetic materials will keep you warm when they get wet; cotton won't. Dress in layers so you can regulate your body temperature by adding or removing articles of clothing.
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Demonstrate what to do if someone has a nosebleed
What is...
1.) Have the victim sit up and lean forward to prevent blood from draining into the throat.
2.) Pinch the nostrils together for 10 minutes to maintain pressure on the flow and stop the bleeding.
3.) Apply a cool, wet cloth to the victim's nose and face above where you are pinching.
4.) Watch for shock and treat if needed.
5.) Call for help if the bleeding doesn't stop after 15 minutes.
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When calling for help, what are the 3 W's?
What is....
Who
What
Where
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A good way to remember the signs of stroke is with the acronym FAST. What does FAST stand for?
What is....
Face drooping
Arm Weakness
Speech Difficulty
Time to call for help
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Hurry Case: Stopped Breathing
In dorwning cases, electric shock, and some other accidents, the victim's breathing may stop. It must be started up quickly, or the person's heart will stop beating and the person will die.
Demonstrate how to prepare the airway
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With third degree burns, the skin may be burned away, and the flesh may be charred. The victim may feel no pain because nerve endings have been burned. What are three things you could do to help a victim with third degree burns?
What is...
1.) Call 911
2.) Don't remove clothing from the burn
3.) Wrap the victim in a clean sheet
4.) Cover with blankets if the weather is cool
5.) Treat for shock if needed
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If a Copperhead Snake bites victim, why is it important to remove any rings or jewelry from the bitten extremity?
What is...to avoid swelling
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