BSA First Aid

Animal 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 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.

500

Should you apply ice to a venomous snake bite to help stop the swelling?

Do not apply ice to a snakebite. It will not help the injury and can damage the skin and tissue.

Scrapes & Cuts

100

Should you tilt a head back during a nosebleed?

NO!!

200

Demonstrate how to treat a paper cut

Judged by Youth Leadership

300

Demonstrate how to apply first aid for a scrape

Judged my Youth Leadership

400

DAILY DOUBLE!! Explain what to do in the scenario the youth leadership gives.

Judged my youth leadership

500

Demonstrate what to do for a deep-cut

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Weather Related First Aid

100

What is dehydration?

If a person gives off (breathing, sweating, urination, digestion) more water than he takes in, he is suffering from dehydration.

200

What is a sure sign of frostbite?

Grayish-white patches on the skin.

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 5 steps to treating Heatstroke.

1. Move victim to cool, shady spot. 2. Cool any way you can: remove outher clothing & sponge w/cool water; cover w/wet towels; place in cool water; fan; etc. 3. Keep victim lying down w/head & shoulders slightly raised. 4. Monitor victim closely. 5. Get emergency help right away.

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