1. Cuts, Burns & Wounds
What should you use to clean a minor cut before bandaging it?
Clean running water
What is the purpose of a splint?
To prevent movement of an injured body part
What is the medical term for dangerously low body temperature?
Hypothermia
What tool should you use to remove a tick?
Fine-tipped tweezers
What should you check before approaching an injured person?
Scene safety
What should you put on a hot spot on your foot to prevent a blister?
Moleskin or a blister-prevention dressing
What is the difference between a sprain and a strain?
Sprain = ligament injury; strain = muscle or tendon injury
Name two signs of heat exhaustion.
Heavy sweating, dizziness, weakness, headache, or nausea
What should you do after touching poison oak?
Wash exposed skin with soap and water as soon as possible
What are two signs that a person may be choking and unable to breathe?
Unable to speak or cough effectively, and clutching their throat with their hands.
What should you do immediately after getting a minor thermal burn?
Cool the burn under cool running water for about 20 minutes
Name three signs of shock.
Pale or clammy skin, rapid breathing, weakness, confusion, or rapid weak pulse
What is the main difference between heat exhaustion and heatstroke?
Heatstroke involves dangerous overheating with symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or unconsciousness
What potentially deadly disease can be transmitted through an infected animal's bite?
Rabies
What are the four traditional first-aid hurry cases taught in Scouting?
Stopped breathing, severe bleeding, ingested poisoning, and stroke
What should you do if a chemical spills onto your skin?
Remove contaminated clothing and flush the skin with running water for at least 20 minutes; follow chemical-specific guidance
When splinting a broken forearm, which two joints should generally be immobilized?
Wrist and elbow
Why should you avoid rubbing frostbitten fingers?
It can cause further tissue damage
Name three things you should NOT do after a venomous snakebite.
Apply a tourniquet, cut the wound, suck out venom, or apply ice
A Scout is unconscious and only gasping. What should you do?
Call 911, get an AED, and begin CPR
Why might a severe third-degree burn be painless in the center?
The burn may have destroyed nerve endings
A Scout has a broken leg with bone sticking out. What should you do?
Call 911, control bleeding, cover the wound, immobilize the leg, and never push the bone back in
A Scout becomes confused and collapses during a hot hike. What should you suspect, and what should you do?
Suspect heatstroke. Call 911 and begin rapid cooling, preferably cold-water immersion when safe and feasible
A Scout accidentally drinks a poisonous cleaning chemical during a campout. What should you do, and what should you NOT do?
Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) immediately, or 911 if the Scout has severe symptoms. Do NOT induce vomiting or give anything by mouth unless instructed by a medical professional or Poison Control.
Three Scouts are injured: one has a sprained ankle, one has a broken wrist, and one has severe bleeding from their leg. Who should you treat first and how?
Treat the Scout with severe bleeding first. Apply firm direct pressure, call for emergency help, and use a tourniquet if indicated