Cuts and Wounds
Name two ways to stop bleeding.
Pressure and elevation
What is the first step in treating a bee sting?
Removing the stinger without squeezing it.
What is the treatment for a 1st degree burn?
Run under cool water and apply a loose bandage.
How should you do to treat a sprained ankle?
Rest the ankle, apply ice and pressure, and elevate it.
A scout falls and scrapes his elbow, which is now bleeding. What injury is this?
An abrasion.
What is the difference between a cut and an abrasion?
A cut is a clean break in the skin, an abrasion is when the skin is scraped.
how should you treat a tick bite?
Remove it and clean the area with tweezers.
Name a system of heat exhaustion.
Heavy sweating, weakness, nausea, or dizziness
How do you immobilize a broken arm?
Use a sling and splint to prevent movement.
A scout trips over a root and now can't walk on one ankle and it's starting to swell. What injury is this?
A Sprain.
What is the correct way to treat a nosebleed?
Pinch the nostrils together and lean forward.
How can you tell if someone has been bitten by a venomous snake.
Identifies fang markings, swelling and discoloration.
How do you treat hypothermia?
Slowly warm up the person and seek professional medical attention?
What are signs of a concussion?
Confusion, headache, dizziness, and nausea.
After being hit in the head in a low hanging branch, a scout feels dizzy and confused. What is this injury?
A concussion.
What should you carry in a first aid kit to care for wounds? (Name one thing)
Bandages, cleaning wipes or gause and medical tape.
What is anaphylaxis and how do you treat it.
A severe allergic reaction treated with epinephrine (EpiPen).
How to treat 2nd degree burns?
Cover the area with a moist dressing and get further help if needed.
How do you make a sling?
Use a triangular bandage to support the arm, use a second one the secure the arm to the chest.
A scout complains that their fingers are pale, hard, and numb after hiking in the cold. What injury is this?
Frostbite.
How can you prevent an infection in an open wound?
Clean and apply a bandage with antibiotic ointment.
At what point is rabies fatal?
Once it becomes symptomatic/Entering the nervous system.
How do you treat frostbite?
Warm the affected area with warm, not hot, water. Avoid rubbing the area.
What are the signs of a dislocated shoulder?
Pain, swelling, and deformity.
A scout is stung by a bee and has trouble breathing, face swelling, and feel dizzy. What injury is this?