Random scout facts
Who founded Boy Scouting?
Lord Robert Baden Powell
What type of fire is better for cooking?
Log cabin
What knot is considered to be a rescue knot?
Bowline
In First Aid, what does RICE stand for?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What color is poison sumac berries?
White
Name the 3 BSA swimming classifications.
1) Non-swimmer 2) Beginner 3) Swimmer
Name three types of fire.
Teepee fire, Lean-to fire, Log cabin fire,etc
What type of rope is best to fuse rather than whip?
Plastic or nylon
Name the 5 Hurry Cases?
1) No pulse, 2) No breathing, 3) Severe bleeding, 4) Choking, 5) Poisoning
Are birds warm or cold blooded
Warm
What does the knot symbolize on the Boy Scout emblem?
To remember to you to do a good turn daily
To make a fire, you gather what?
Tinder, kindling, fuel wood.
What 2 knots are used on a tent staked to the ground?
Taut-line hitch and 2 half hitches
What is the first aid for a bee sting?
Scrap out the stinger with a knife. An
ice pack might reduce the pain and swelling.
Describe poison ivy?
3 shiny leaves
What year did Scouting come to America?
19010
Name three methods (other than matches) to build a fire.
Flint and steel, magnifying glass, or friction.
This is the knot to use for staking out the guy lines of your tent or dining fly.
Describe First Aid for a Bloody Nose
Have the victim sit up and lean forward to prevent blood from draining into his or her throat. Pinch the nostrils together to maintain pressure on the flow. Apply a cool, wet cloth to the victim’s nose and face.
Name four poisonous snakes found in the United States.
1) Rattlesnake 3) Cottonmouth Moccasin
2) Copperhead 4) Coral
Who was the first Chief Scout Executive of Boy Scouts?
James E. West
What are the two types of fire places?
Log fire place and Three-Point Fireplace
What is the clove hitch used for.
The clove hitch is used to begin and end many lashes.
What is the first aid for 3rd degree burns?
Do not remove any clothing. Do not apply any ointments, creams or sprays. Wrap the victim in a clean sheet. Treat for shock. Get immediate medical attention.
What are the two most dangerous spiders?
Brown recluse and the black widow