First Aid
How do you treat someone for heatstroke?
Cool them down and give them water if they are able to drink
Name 3 poisonous or hazardous plants.
Poison ivy/oak/sumac, Stinging nettle, Wisteria, Foxglove, Lily of the Valley, Rhododendron, Larkspur, Water Hemlock, Jimson Weed, Pokeweed, Nightshade
Tie a clove hitch.
Bring the running end of the rope over and under the pole. Take then end around a second time, crossing over the first wrap to make an X. Bring rope around a third time, and tuck under the X.
Where do you keep meats in a cooler?
At the bottom, so juices don't drip on everything
What is the name of the church the troop meets at?
Immaculate Conception Church
How do you treat a venomous snake bite
Keep victim calm and remove jewelry. Call 911, and treat for shock.
What are the 10 essentials?
Pocketknife, Rain Gear, Trail Food, Flashlight, Extra Clothing, First-Aid Kit, Sun Protection, Map & Compass, Matches & Fire Starter, Water Bottle.
What are 2 uses of the square knot?
Securing bandages and joining rope together.
What do you not use when cleaning a dutch oven or other cast iron equipment?
Do not use soap.
Who was the last scout in our troop to get the rank of eagle, and what was his project?
Luke Wilson. His project was to mark all the veteran graves and to put them in an online data base
What is the difference between an open and closed fracture?
Closed fracture is when the bone is broken, but still in the body. Open means the bone is sticking out
What do Contour lines represent on a map?
Elevation Change
tie a Bowline.
Make a small overhand loop in the standing part of the rope. Bring the rope up through the loop, around and behind thee standing part and back into the loop. Bring it back through the overhand loop so it exits the knot toward the fixed loop (the first loop created) then tighten.
How many bins do you need to clean dishes on a trip?
3 bins. One for hot wash pot, a cold rinse pot, then a hot rinse pot.
What are the names of all the Patrols we have?
Nighthawks, Sea Bears, Fire Falcons, and Raptors
What does the acronym FAST mean, with regards to a stroke? (and what each part means)
Face, Arm Speech, and Time.
Face, means watch the face, for signs of weakness
Arm, means watch their arms, as they may be limp
Speech, means listen to them talk, it may be slurred or make no sense
Time, means act face, with every second brain cells die
How do you position yourself in a canoe?
you kneel in front of the seat, with your knees spread out.
What would you use the bowline for.
To tie things to your waist, rescue someone, or for guy lines.
What are the 5 food types for the MyPlate diagram?
Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, Proteins, and Dairy.
What is the name of the summer camp we attend?
Camp Mattatuck
how do you treat first aid for inhaled poisons (gases, fumes, etc)
Check the scene and approach safely. Move the victim to fresh air. Get medical help and make sure victim is breathing
Name 2 types of clouds
Cirrus, Circumlocutions, Cirrostratus, altocumulus, Alostatus, Cumulonimbus, Stratocumulus, Stratus, Culumus, Nimbosratus
Which knot starts almost every lashing?
Clove hitch
How much is 1 serving of pasta? (In ounces)
3 ounces per scout.
Why is our troop named Troop 193?
Because the address of the church is 193 Main Street