Knots
Name one knot
Square knot, two half-hitches, taut-line hitch, etc.
What is a closed fracture?
A broken bone that does not cut through the skin.
Name one trait listed in the scout law
loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, reverent
A map should be oriented to what direction?
Magnetic north. True north should only be used if magnetic north is not given.
Name the founder of Scouting
Lord Robert Baden-Powell
What can a square knot be used for?
Securing bandages, packaging, joining two ropes together
How do you remove a tick?
Grasp the tick with tweezers close to the skin. Gently pull until it comes loose. Wash the wound carefully with soap and water, and apply antiseptic.
What is the scout motto?
Be Prepared
What should you consider when choosing a campsite?
The location, the ground condition, the size
It’s a large, festive gathering, often of Boy Scouts nationwide.
jamboree
What knot is used for creating a adjustable loop and commonly used for your tent?
Taut-line Hitch
Should you remove clothing from a third-degree burn victim? Why/why not?
No because the clothing may be sticking to the flesh.
How many words start with a "m" in the scout oath?
7
my,my,my,my,myself, mentally, morally
What are 2 different types of tents?
Dome, backpacking, A-Frame
What is the difference between invertebrates and vertebrates?
vertebrates have backbones, invertebrates don't have backbones.
Name 3 square knot lookalikes
Granny Knot, Thief Knot, Surgeon's Knot
Name at least 4 things you should have in your personal first aid kit.
Bandaids, sterile gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, latex gloves, mouth-barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
Fill in the blanks
On my _____ I will do my ____ to do my _____ to God and my _______ and to obey the _______ _____; To help other ______ at all times; To keep myself _______ _______, __________,_________, and _______ _______.
honor, best, duty, country, Scout Law, people, physically strong, mentally awake, morally straight
Explain at least 3 of the rules of safe hiking when going cross-country.
Hike with a buddy, wear light/bright-colored clothing, stay on the trail, use bridges to cross streams (avoid wading if possible), detour around areas that might be dangerous.
Name 3 mountain ranges in the world
Rockies, Himalayan, Appalachian, Andes, Alps, Sierra Nevada, etc
Name a merit badge that uses knots
Climbing, Pioneering, Fishing, Fly-Fishing
How do you treat hyperventilation?
1. Talk quietly to victim and encourage him to calm down and breathe slowly. 2. If necessary, having the victim breathe into a paper bag to help restore carbon diozide to the body.
Say the scout law backwards!
reverent and clean, brave, thrifty, cheerful, obedient, kind, courteous, friendly, helpful, loyal, trustworthy is a scout
Tell me the outdoor code
As an American, I will do my best to-
Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.
what year marked 100 years of scouting?
2010