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General First Aid
Weather Related First Aid
Knots
Lashings
Scouting Misc
100

Name at least 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.

100

What is dehydration?

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

100
This is used to to tie 2 ropes together of the same diameter
What is a Square Knot
100
Lashing used to make a Flag Pole?
What is a Round Lashing
100
This man was the founder of the Boy Scouts.
Who was Lord Baden Powell?
200

What is the one thing you should treat every accident victim for?

Shock

200

What is a sure sign of frostbite?

Grayish-white patches on the skin.

200
True or False - Is the taut line hitch adjustable
What is TRUE
200
Lashing used to make a tripod?
What is the Tripod Lashing
200
This is the year in which the Boy Scouts was founded.
What is 1910?
300

What are Hurry Cases?

Hurry cases are conditions that threaten a victim's life: - stopped breathing - no heartbeat - severe breathing - internal poisoning

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.

300
This is one of the six scouting knots and is often used for rescue.
What is the Bowline
300
These are the two frequently repeated steps in a square lashing.
What are wrap and frap?
300
A scout must achieve the "Emergency Preparedness" merit badge OR this merit badge to become an Eagle Scout.
What is the "Lifesaving" merit badge?
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.

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.

400

Another name for the Reef Knot

What is the Square Knot. It originated in Australia

400
Type of lashing used for binding together two spars that are at, or close to, right angles with each other. The spars are square with each other
What is a Square Lashing
400
This knot is often used with tent stakes and setting up tent covers.
What is the Taut-Line Hitch?
500

What is the "Good Samaritan Law"?

Laws that protect anyone from making a good faith effort the help the victim of an injury or illness. Whenever you are confronted with a first aid emergency, use the skills you have to the best of your ability. No one expects you to have the knowledge of a physician but you can use your training to help until professional medical attention is available.

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

500
The Six Scouting Knots
What are the Square Knot, Bowline, Sheet Bend, Clove Hitch, Two Half Hitches, and Taut-line Hitch
500
Most common type of bridge that Scouts build with lashings
What is a Monkey bridge
500
The knot used to tie a loop in the middle of the rope
What is the Alpine Butterfly