BSA First Aid

General First Aid

100

Name 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, tweezers, duck tape

200

What 4 pieces of information should you make sure to tell the 911 dispatcher

Your name, the location of your emergency, number of people injured, cause of injury if known, status of person injured

300

When would you give someone CPR?

If someone is not breathing, or their heart has stopped (cardiac arrest)

400

Should you ever move an accident victim with serious injuries before help arrives?

Yes, if the victim is in immediate danger: for example, out of a river or in the path of a fire.

500

What is "triage"?

What is prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition.

Be Aware

100

What are the 4 things you look for when doing a "quick assessment" of an injured person?

1. Is he breathing? 2. Is his heart beating? 3. Is there severe bleeding? 4. Is there evidence of poisoning?

200

What is the first step in First Aid for stopped breathing?

Open the airway. Place victim on back. Clear tongue from airway by pressing on forehead and lifting chin to tilt head back. Check mouth for gum, food, or other obstructions. Remove any obstructions by sweeping them out with your index finger.

300

Should you perform the Heimlich Maneuver on a choking victim who is coughing?

No. The Heimlich Maneuver (and abdomen thrusts) should only be performed on victims who cannot speak, cough, or breathe.

400

What is the best way to try to stop severe bleeding?

Direct pressure. Tourniquet 

500

What are the 5 common signs of heart attack?

1. Uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of the chest behind the breastbone. The feeling may spread to the shoulders, arms, and neck. It isn't always severe. 2. Unusual sweating - for instance, even is a room is cool. 3. Nausea - usually first sign for women! 4. Shortness of breath. 5. A feeling of weakness.

Burns, Bites & Stings

100

True or False: when someone is stung by a bee or wasp, you should squeeze the wound to get the stinger out.

False. Squeezing will force more venom into the skin from the sac attached to the stinger. Use the edge of a knife blade to scrape away the stinger.

200

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.

300

What first aid do you apply for NON-POINSONOUS snake bites?

Scrup with soap and water. Apply antiseptic. Non-venomous snakes bites only cause minor puncture wounds.

400

How do you treat an allergic reaction to a bee sting?

Monitor for swelling and changes in breathing. Use an Epi Pen. Call for medical assistance.

500

Should you apply butter to a burn?

Do not apply butter to a burn! Putting butter or other greasy ointments on a burn may actually make things worse, since the grease will slow the release of heat from the skin. This causes more damage from the retained heat. The best way to release heat from the skin is with cool water. 

Wounds & Breaks

100

What is a compound fracture?

A broken bone that does breaks through through the skin.

200

What 2 things you should do when you have a cut on your hand that won't stop bleeding?

What is, apply direct pressure and raise your hand above your heart. (Another acceptable answer is apply pressure and seek medical attention.)

300

What are 2 things you can do to help a Scout that has sprained their ankle on a hike?

Wrap an elastic bandage around the ankle. Elevate the ankle above heart level; apply an ice pack.

400

What are the 3 steps for first aid for broken bones?

1.Check for shock. Have the victim lie still where you found him. Make him as comfortable as possible.  

2.Call for medical help. 

3. If you must move the victim, splint the broken bone.

500

What type of burn is sunburn?

Sunburn is a first degree burn.

Weather Related First Aid

100

What are 3 symptoms of dehydration?

EXTREME THIRST, NAUSEA, CRAMPS, DIZZINESS, CONFUSION, AND FAINTING ARE COMMON SIGNS OF DEHYDRATION.

200

What are two signs of frostbite?

Grayish-white patches on the skin. AREA AFFECTED MAY BECOME BLACK, BLUE, OR PURPLE IN COLOR. MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE FEELING HAS LEFT THE APPENDAGE. 

300

What are 3 of the ways to help a victim of hypothermia?

1. Take the victim into a shelter & get in warm, dry clothes. 2. Zip into dry sleeping bag or cover with blankets, coats. 3. Offer hot liquids (hot chocolate, soup). 4. Give water bottles filled with warm fluid to hold in the armpit and groin areas. 5. If possible, have the victim breate warm, moist air. 6. Be ready to provide other first aid, if necessary. 7. Seek medical attention for the victim.

400

Name 4 ways to help someone suffering from Heatstroke cool down.

Move victim to cool, shady spot. Remove outer layers of clothing. Sponge their head, neck, armpits and abdomen w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised. Get emergency help.

500

Name 5 symptoms of Heat Exhaustion.

1. Pale, clammy skin 2. Nausea 3. Fatigue 4. Dizziness/fainting 5. Headache 6. Muscle cramps 7. Weakness