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100
Tie a square knot and explain a practical use
Securing a bandage or a package
100
How do I treat simple cuts and scrapes?
wash, apply antibiotics if possible, cover with bandage
100
How do I treat insect stings?
1) remove stinger by scraping
2) apply ice pack to reduce pain and swelling
3) if victim has difficulty breathing, treat for anaphylactic shock
4) victim may have epi-pen
100
what are the five categories of the USDA MyPlate?
Grain, fruit, vegetables, protein and dairy
100
Explain the buddy system and it's importance
Always two there are...
Stay safe and be able to get help.
200
Tie a sheet bend and explain a practical use
Tying two ropes of similar or different diameter
200
How do I treat heat exhaustion and heat stroke?
1) move victim to a cool, shady area
2) loosen clothing and cool skin
3) cool victim with wrapped ice packs, or a cool pool or bathtub
4) rehydrate if possible
200
How do I treat a venomous snakebite?
1) keep victim calm
2) restrict movement
3) call 911
4) continue to keep victim calm
5) treat for shock, without elevating affected limb
DO NOT: suck out venom, apply ice, cut skin, apply a constricting bandage
200
What are the four buckets?
1) muck
2) soap
3) rinse
4) bleach
200
What should you do when hiking next to a road?
Stay in single file, walk on left side, face traffic, be visible with bright clothing, use a flashlight.
300
Tie a two half hitches and explain a practical use
Tying guy lines for a dining fly
300
What is the first aid method?
1) check the scene 2) call for help
3) approach safely 4) provide urgent treatment
5) prevent further injury 6) treat for shock
7) make a thorough examination
8) plan a course of action
300
How do I treat for shock?
1) call for help
2) eliminate causes of shock ex: hurry cases
3) have victim lie down and raise feet a foot or so
4) keep victim warm
300
Explain the safe handling and storage of meats, dairy, eggs, vegetables, etc.
adequate refrigeration, prevent spillage, clean vegetables, cross contamination
300
What do you do when you become lost?
S = stay calm
T = think
O = observe
P = plan
400
Tie a taut line hitch and explain a practical use
Staking guy lines of a dining fly or tent
400
What is the procedure for CPR?
1) Check for signs of life
2) Give 30 hard and fast chest compressions with heel of hand
3) Tilt head back (if no neck or spinal injury suspected)
4) Give two rescue breaths (about one second each
5) repeat until help arrives or situation is too dangerous
400
How do I treat a stroke?
Watch for weakness in the following:
F = face
A = arms
C = speech
T = time (to call 911)
400
When is it appropriate to use different kinds of stoves?
Lightweight stove: backpacking or a hot trail meal
camp stove: standard campouts and when there is a fire ban
Fire: when no fire ban is active
400
What kind of hazards might you encounter while outdoors? What can you do to prevent them?
blisters, ankle sprains, slipping, falling in a stream, etc.
Proper footwear, careful hiking, using a hiking pole, unstrap backpack when crossing a stream.
500
Tie a bowline and explain a practical use
Saving your friend from falling in a ravine
500
What are the five most common signals of a heart attack?
1) persistent, uncomfortable sensations in the chest
2) unusual sweating
3) nausea
4) shortness of breath
5) a feeling of weakness
500
How do I treat hypothermia?
1) move to a warm, dry shelter, replace wet clothes
2) drink warm fluids if possible (NO CAFFEINE!)
3) place warm water bottles in armpits and groin
4) watch closely and call for help
500
Explain cross-contamination and why it must be taken seriously. Explain how to prevent cross contamination
Allergies, food poisoning, raw meats, spoiled food, sickness, etc.
500
How do I orient a map and compass?
1) rotate housing until degree lines up with target direction arrow
2) hold compass flat and turn until red fred is in the shed
3) go!
Do the same with north and up on a map. (if north is up)