Sharp and Hot
In Scouting you are not allowed to carry or use a pocket knife or build a fire until you have earned…
The Totin’ Chip and Firem’n Chit.
Explain 2 locations where frostbite may occur
Frostbite can occur in extremities: ears, nose, fingers or feet
Repeat the Scout Oath and Law
YES!
Explain when to use the Heimlich maneuver.
When someone is choking and cannot speak, cough or breathe.
Name 3 of the local poisonous plants.
Poison Ivy, Poison Sumac, Poison Oak, Jimson Weed, Mountain Laurel, Water Hemlock, various azaleas, White Snakeroot, Celandine and Stinging Nettle—all found in New England.
Explain 2 types of fire lays.
Teepee, log cabin, star, lean-to.
Explain first aid for a second-degree burn
Place the injury in cool water until the pain goes away. Let the burn dry then protect it with a sterile gauze pad. Do not pop the blisters and do not apply any creams, ointments or sprays
Explain why we use the Buddy System in Scouting.
Safety. It’s a way to look after each other.
Explain the symptoms of heatstroke.
Very hot skin, red skin damp or dry with sweat, rapid pulse and noisy breathing, confusion and irritability, unconsciousness.
Explain 2 types of fire lays.
Teepee, log cabin, star, lean-to.
Explain what tinder, kindling and fuel wood are.
Tinder is small, catches fire easily, and burns fast. Kindling is small twigs no thicker than a pencil and is used to get the fire going. Fuel is larger wood used to keep a fire going and to create coals for cooking on
Explain the difference between simple and compound fractures.
Simple fractures do not cut through the skin. Compound fractures do pierce the skin.
Explain what shape a folded American Flag should be in and what colors should be showing.
The shape should be triangular, with only white and blue showing.
Explain 4 of the symptoms of shock.
No symptoms may be displayed. Weakness, confusion, fear, and/or dizziness. Skin that is moist, clammy, cool and pale. A quick, weak pulse. Shallow, rapid and irregular breathing. Nausea and vomiting. Extreme thirst.
Plants provide many basic necessities. Identify 5 of them.
Plants purify air and pump oxygen into the atmosphere. Groundcover prevents erosion and enriches soil. Plants provide shelter and food for wildlife. Plants provide shelter, food and materials for people. Trees, forests, and wilderness areas provide an area to relax, hike, camp, and explore.
Give 3 wet-weather fire building tips.
Gather wood before the rain begins, keep dry tinder in a plastic bag, split wet logs, keep matches dry in a plastic bag, look above-ground (in trees) for wood, use a lighter or candle to start a fire.
Explain first aid for a non-poisonous snakebite.
Scrub the area with soap and water then apply an antiseptic.
The first official flag of the United States was created by the Continental Congress in what year?
1777
Explain symptoms and first aid for dehydration
Symptoms are fatigue, headache and muscle aches, and confusion. Heat exhaustion, heatstroke and hypothermia can all be caused in part by dehydration. First aid is simply rehydrating the body—water is best.
What are the 3 methods of purifying water?
Boiling, purification tablets, and filters.
Explain 3 things a safe fire pit should include
An area where nothing but the wood you feed the fire will burn, such as metal fire rings, grills or stone fireplaces. Create a fire pit on gravel, sand or bare earth. Stay away from branches, roots or boulders that could be scarred by the fire. Rake away pine needles, leaves twigs and anything else that might burn. Keep a filled fire bucket nearby.
Explain first aid for animal bites.
Scrub the bite with soap and water to remove saliva. Cover the wound with a sterile bandage and get the victim to a doctor. Do not try to catch the animal.
William D Boyce founded Boy Scouts of America on what date?
February 8, 1910.
Explain first aid for a poisonous snakebite
Get the victim to a doctor ASAP so that they can neutralize the venom. Remove jewelry that might cause problems if the area swells. Have the victim lie down and position the bitten part lower than the rest of the body. Treat for shock. Use a venom extractor, if available within 3 minutes of the bite. Do not make any cuts on the bite. Do not apply ice.
Name 5 of the 10 “Scout Outdoor Essentials.”
Pocketknife, first aid kit, extra clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches and fire starters, sun protection, map and compass.