first aid
What number do you call for most emergencies?
911
What knot is tied by using two overhand knots; right over left, then left over right.
square knot
Name three ways to cook food while camping
dutch oven, coals, campfire, lightweight stove, camping stove
name three native plants
some common ones: live oak, redwood, pine, golden poppy
The first sign of dehydration
feeling thirsty
Give an example of a self tightening knot
two half hitches, clove hitch, timber hitch, taught line hitch
What are each of the buckets in the three bucket system for.
1: cleaning / scrubbing
2: rinsing
3: sanitizing
Is poison oak still dangerous after the leaves are gone
yes, the stems still have the toxin
This is the first thing you should check before helping someone who’s injured
make sure the area is safe for you
Explain how to correctly use a compass to navigate toward a given bearing
hold the compass flat, rotate the housing so that your bearing points towards the front of your compass. Then turn until the red arrow aligns with the red line on the compass housing. choose a marker in the direction the the front of the compass faces and head there
scrape off as much food as possible
What is the most common poisonous plant in this area
poison oak
If someone is having heat stroke, should you cool them down really fast?
Yes, do whatever you need to to cool them down asap
This knot is used for tying two ropes of unequal thickness
sheet bend
put the lid on
about how long does it usually take for a tick to infect you with lime disease
24-36 hrs
Tie a functional sling for a member of your patrol for a broken forearm
correct sling
what is the practical difference between square lashings and diagonal. i.e. what are each of their strengths and weaknesses
square lashings are strong for holding them together, but don't hold a rigid angle, diagonal holds an angle better
If there are no bear lockers, where should food be stored?
In a car or a very sturdy cooler wedged under something
Should you wash off poison oak with warm or cold water
cold, because warm water opens your pores