First Aid
How do you treat dehydration?
Make the person drink water, maybe in a cool shaded area.
Is it generally a good idea to bring a cooler on a backing trip?
No.
What are the 4 C's of the Outdoorsman's Code?
Clean in my outdoor manners
Careful with fire
Considerate of the outdoors
Conservation Minded.
What should you do when you are lost on the trail?
STOP
Stay Calm
Think
Observe
Plan
What is the best patrol in Troop 52?
Propane Turtles
What do you do when someone has a stroke?
FAST
Face (Check if they can smile without drooping)
Arm (See if they can raise their arms without letting them drift downward)
Speech (See if they can say a simple phrase without slurring their words)
Time (Time to call 911 if they can't perform one of these tasks)
What cooking materials are a good idea to bring on a backpacking trip (The longest list wins) ?
Longest List
How far away from nearby bodies of water should you dispose of rinse water from washing the dishes?
200 feet
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Which generation was born in the years 2010-2024?
Gen alpha
What are the steps of the first aid method?
1. Check the scene
2. Call for help
3. Approach Safely
4. Provide urgent treatment
5. Prevent further injury
6. Treat for shock
7. Make a more thorough examination
8. Plan a course of action.
Is it ever a good idea to get water from a nearby body of water if your backpacking camp site doesn't have a spigot nearby?
Yes, if you have a filtration device.
What are the principles of Leave No Trace?
Plan Ahead and prepare
Travel on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be considerate of other visitors
How can you make yourself visible to nearby drivers in case you get lost while hiking near a road?
Wear reflective, green clothing, shine a flashlight away from drivers eyes.
what year was Hawaii annexed?
1898
How do you treat for shock?
Make sure the airway is clear, control bleeding and treat serious injuries. Get the person to lie down if they don't have head, neck, or back injuries. If they don't have hip or leg fractures, raise feet 12 inches above the ground to let blood flow. Cover the victim with jacket/sleeping bags to keep them warm.
When we're backpacking, what order do the dish-washing bins go in?
No order, we don't bring them on backpacking trips.
What are examples of poisonous plants when hiking (Most examples win)?
Look at examples
When is it appropriate to wear nonbreathable hiking gear while backpacking?
When you need protection from the rain (parkas, ponchos, etc. block moisture)
Who was the 16th president?
Abraham Lincoln
You and 3 of your (prepared) friends are hiking together, when suddenly one of them says his foot feels funny. You take a look and see a blister. One of your other friends sees the blister and panics, which puts him into cardiac arrest. Lightning then strikes your third friend, leaving him covered in third-degree burns. In which order do you give them first aid and how do you treat each of them?
1. Friend having a heart attack: Check pulse/breathing, be prepared to do CPR, call 911 from your location
2. Friend struck by lightning: Wrap a clean, dry cloth around burnt areas, treat for shock, call 911 from your location
3. Friend with blister: Cover blister with moleskin, wash area with soap and water, pop it with a pin heated over a lit match
In Fahrenheit, what is the boiling point of water when you are 9,500 feet above sea level?
193 °F
What should you do if you are hiking and see thin cirrostratus clouds covering the sun?
Be prepared to stop hiking and find shelter.
Your friends shows you his hiking bag and you see that he has a pocketknife, rain gear, trail food, first-aid kit, extra clothing, matches, map, compass, and flashlight. What is he missing?
Water bottle, sun protection
What is the world's largest desert?
Antarctica