Basic First Aid
What do you do if you get cut by a thorn on a hike
Clean with water (and soap if packed) and put a bandaid on it
The universal emergency phone number in the United States to request ambulance, fire, or police help
What is 911?
The knot known as the “joining knot,” commonly tied right over left, then left over right
What is the Square Knot
The scout motto
What is “Be Prepared”?
The rank that immediately follows Tenderfoot
What is Second Class?
The initial step when treating a minor first-degree heat burn before applying any bandage
What is running cool water over it?
The auto-injector device used to treat severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
What is an EpiPen?
The knot used to start and finish most camp lashings
What is the Clove Hitch?
The hand used when exchanging the official scout handshake
What is the left hand?
The minimum number of merit badges required to earn the rank of Eagle Scout
What is 21?
What the “RICE” acronym stands for when treating sprains or strains
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation?
The first step you should always take before approaching an injured person to administer aid
What is checking the scene for safety?
The adjustable friction knot commonly used on tent lines to adjust tension
What is the Taut-Line Hitch?
The end of a standard magnetic compass needle that always points towards magnetic North
What is the red end?
The highest award/rank in Cub Scouting, which can also be worn on the scouts BSA uniform
What is the Arrow of Light?
The correct way to remove an attached tick using fine-tipped tweezers
What is grasping close to the skin and pulling straight out without twisting?
The target chest compression-to-breath ratio used during standard adult CPR
What is 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths?
The classic loop knot that creates a secure loop that will not slip or jam
What is the Bowline?
All 7 principles of “Leave No Trace”
What are…
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste properly
Leave what you find
Minimize fire impact
Respect wildlife
Be considerate of others
The ranks in the BSA advancement trail that require serving in an active unit leadership position
What are Star, Life, and Eagle?
Four common early symptoms of heat exhaustion
Why are heavy sweating, pale/clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea, or muscle cramps?
The medical emergency where vital organs do not receive enough blood flow, often treated by laying the patient flat and keeping them warm
What is shock?
The knot specifically designed to tie two ropes of unequal thickness together
What is the Sheet Bend?
The rule used to estimate lighting distance by counting seconds between a flash and thunder, where this number of seconds equals roughly one mile
What is 5 seconds?
The specific color sequence of the three Eagle palms awarded for earning merit badges beyond Eagle Scout, from fewest to most badges required
What is Bronze, Gold, and Silver?