First Aid
What is the first thing to do when you come across and injured person?
Check if the scene is safe
How do you tie a square knot? When would you use it?
(demonstrate)
(judge will decide if the demonstration is correct)
What is the scout slogan and what is the scout motto?
(Lets see if you remember which is which 😈)
Motto: Be prepared
Slogan: Do a good turn daily!
What is the first thing you should do before using your pocket knife?
CHECK YO BLOOD CIRCLE
What should you do if you hear thunder while hiking?
Seek appropriate shelter and stay away from tall isolated trees and open areas.
Name three items every Scout should carry in a personal first aid kit.
Adhesive bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antiseptic wipes, moleskin, gloves, tweezers, scissors, or antibiotic ointment.
How do you tie a taut line? When would you use it?
(demonstrate)
(judge will decide)
What are the four steps of the EDGE teaching method?
Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable.
Which is safer: a sharp knife or a dull knife? Why?
A dull knife doesn't cut as easily, so it catches. This means you have less control over the knife and you might accidentally injure yourself.
Name 2 ways to filter water?
-Dissolvable purifying tablets (iodine/chlorine)
-Boiling water
How many alternating back blows and abdominal thrusts should be done when helping a choking person?
5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts
How do you tie a bowline? When would you use it?
(demonstrate)
(judge will decide)
What are the symptoms of dehydration?
Thirst, dark urine, headache, dizziness, fatigue
What are 3 ways to put out a fire?
1. Spread out the coals and let it die out
2. Smother with dirt and/or sand
3. Pour water on it and stir
Note: do not leave a fire unsupervised if it still radiates heat, that means it's not fully out yet.
What are the four points of the STOP method?
(When you get lost)
Stop, think, observe, and plan.