First Aid Safety
Before giving first aid, always do this for the first step.
The buddy system means you should always do this when going on a hike.
What is hike with at least one other person?
If your clothes catch fire, you should do this.
What is "Stop, Drop, and Roll"?
You should always cut on a stable surface to avoid this happening.
What is slipping or losing control?
This knot is commonly used to join two ropes together.
What is a square knot?
This is the "universal precaution" you should take to protect yourself when giving first aid.
What are wearing gloves?
Before leaving for a hike, you should always let someone know this important information.
What is your route and expected return time?
You should always clear this minimum distance in all directions around your fire.
What is 10 feet?
You should always keep your knife blade facing this direction while carving.
What is away from yourself?
This knot is the result of a failed square knot.
What is a granny knot?
If someone has a nosebleed, you should have them do this while pinching their nostrils.
What is lean forward?
This essential item helps you find your way if you get off the trail.
What is a map and compass (or GPS)?
You should never use water to put out this type of fire, especially in the kitchen.
What is a grease fire (or oil fire)?
This is the minimum safe distance you should maintain from others when using a knife.
What is an arm’s length plus the blade (or a safety circle)?
You use this knot to start most lashings in pioneering projects.
What is a clove hitch?
The three parts of the hurry cases in first aid include stopped breathing, severe bleeding, and this.
What is poisoning (or heart attack depending on the handbook edition)?
If you get lost on a hike, this is the phrase you should remember.
What is "Stop, Stay Calm, Stay Put" (or "S.T.O.P." – Stop, Think, Observe, Plan)?
Scouts should never use these to start a fire because they can cause dangerous flare-ups.
What are flammable liquids (like gasoline or lighter fluid)?
When handing someone a knife, you should offer it this way.
What is with the handle first?
This knot is great for making a loop that won’t slip.
What is a bowline?
This is the proper way to treat a sprained ankle in the wilderness, using the R.I.C.E. method.
What is Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation?
These 10 things, including water, food, and first aid, should always be packed for hiking safety.
What are the 10 Essentials?
After putting out a fire, you should do this to make sure it’s fully out.
What is stir the ashes and feel for heat (or "cold out")?
These two things should always be done after using your knife to keep it safe and in good condition.
What are clean it and sharpen it?
This type of knot allows you to quickly tie and untie a rope under tension.
What is a taut-line hitch?