First Aid Other
What makes an emergency
something that requires immediate attention
a situation where people's lives and health are in danger
Precautions for a safe swim (100 each, there are 8)
Qualified Supervision, Personal Health Review, Safe Area, Lifeguards, Lookout, Ability Groups, Buddy System, Discipline
Best method for water rescue (reaching, throwing, rowing, going) and why
reaching
its safest and most likely to succeed
What is the name of this symbol: &?
Ampersand
What is bullying
When someone uses their power and position to frighten, embarrass, harass, or threaten another person
What is triage
Triage is the assignment of degrees of urgency to best order treatment of a large group of casualties
Red = immediate, yellow = urgent, green = delayed, blue = expectant, black = dead
Provide some ways to respect the flag (name four, there are at least 12 ways, an additional 200 for every four)
take off hats and salute or put your hand over your heart during the Pledge of Allegiance and during raising or lowering of the flag
The flag should be flown above all other flags, and if not it should be in front or farthest right. It is raised first and lowered last
Don't let it touch the ground
Raise it quickly, lower it slowly
The flag should be flown at half staff following national tragedy (the death of a national figure or to honor those who have served), on Memorial Day it is flown at half-staff until noon
flag should be folded properly
when carrying it, carry it over your heart with your hands crossed over it
At events the flag should be to the right of the speaker
The flag should never be flown upside down
Flags should be properly retired with respect and dignity at a ceremony where it is burned completely to ashes
Get low and hold onto an object to keep from being pulled in
reach with a limb or object and pull them in
What does BSA stand for
Boy Scouts of America
verbal - name calling and teasing
social - spreading rumors, purposefully leaving others out, manipulating friendships
pysical - hitting, pushing, shoving, and use of physical force
group - intimidation and ostracizing
criminal - insult, assault, sexual aggression
cyberbullying - use of digital technology to do any of the above
What should you do in an emergency
1. stay calm
2. assess the situation and preform triage
3. send for help
4. Help to the best of your ability
What are some smart money habits (name at least four)
budgeting
comparison shopping
not shopping hungry
think about purchases before you buy them
Process for conducting a throwing rescue
Grab an object that floats, attach a line to it
Aim beyond the person and pull it back towards them, this way you don't accidentally knock them unconscious
Name a famous Eagle Scout or two famous scouts
Ex for Eagles: Neil Armstrong, Michael Bloomberg, Gerald Ford
Ex for Scouts: George W. Bush (only a cub scout), Bill Clinton (only a cub scout), Jimmy Buffett, Harrison Ford (life), Bill Gates (life), Andy Griffith, John F Kennedy, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., Barack Obama, John Schneider
Signs of bullying
if a person: is reluctant to join activities
comes late or leave early regularly
is afraid or nervous around certain people
avoids certain places
shows increased anger for no obvious reason
talks about wanting to carry a weapon for self-protection
talks about loneliness or suicide
takes blame for their problems
doesn't defend themselves when teased or pushed
suddenly loses friends
How to respond to vehicular accidents
Call for help and provide first aid
Make sure the scene is safe, the vehicles are off and parked, if you have cones put them up to warn others about the accident
Qualities of a Safe Swim Area (There are 6, you need to get at least 4)
controlled access, bottom conditions and depth, visibility, water quality, avoid moving water, life jacket use
Cautions for preforming a swimming rescue and why other rescues should be attempted first
Do not attempt if you are not a strong swimmer
Do not attempt if you have not been trained in lifesaving
Do not physically engage the victim
If you are not trained or do not have the equipment to conduct a rescue just go for help, don't put yourself in danger
other rescues are safer for you, and if it comes down to it, its better to have one death rather than two
Who founded Boy Scouts?
General Robert Baden-Powell
How to respond to bullying (provide multiple actions)
Don't be a bystander
avoid bullying back
say kind words to and for the bullied person
help bystanders understand that they aren't helping the problem
tell a trusted adult
How to prepare for emergencies in your home
Have an emergency plan and kit ready
Make sure that there are no hazards, and hazardous materials and household chemicals are secured and not available to children
Fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
If you smell gas, call 911
Name and describe 10 wild animals found in our local area
Examples: racoon, deer, mosquitos, cayotes, rabbits, frogs, wide mouth bass, seagulls, ladybugs, fruit flies, squirrel, skunk, garden snake
Process for conducting a swimming/going rescue
Strip to your underwear
grab something that floats
swim to the victim using the breaststroke so you can keep an eye on them while your swimming
push the floating object to the victim, back off and encourage them to grab the object
wait until the victim is calm or unconscious before pulling them in
Who founded Girl Scouts
Juliette Gordon Low
What are the three Rs of Personal Safety
Recognize - anyone could be a molester, and molesters are commonly people you know
Respond - when someone does something you don't want get away and tell them to stop and leave you alone, sometimes you will freeze and that's fine just do your best to resist
Report - any attempts or actual molestation