ACRONYMS
FIRST AID KNOWLEDGE
FIRST AID TERMINOLOGY
FIRST AID SKILLS
SCENARIOS
100
The acronym ABC and when it is used
What is
A - Airway
B - Breathing
C - Circulation
Used in CPR to ensure the airway is open, and to check if the patient is breathing or has a pulse, during rescue breaths or during the initial assessment.
100
The first step when responding to an incident involving first aid
What is ensuring scene safety and putting on PPE?
100
Things to keep in your first aid kit, name 4
What are bandaids, gauze pads, adhesive tape, moleskin, soap, antiseptic, scissors, gloves, CPR barrier device, eye protection, pencil & paper.
100
The universal sign for choking, and 2 ways a bystander can help to clear the airway with consent
What is one or both hands clutching the throat, and the heimlich maneuver / back blows?
100
While roasting marshmallows, a Scout set their marshmallow on fire and started running around with it like a torch. Before anyone could react, the marshmallow fell off and briefly landed on their arm. The Scout's arm starts to blister where the hot marshmallow hit. Treat
Act out scenario.
Award points to all patrols who correctly respond.
2nd degree burn, cool water / cool wet compress, loosely wrap, see a doctor if blisters pop or condition does not improve.
200
The acronym DOTS and when it is used
What is
D - Deformity
O - Open Wound
T - Tenderness
S - Swelling
Used if a broken bone is suspected
200
The only time it is correct to move a victim with serious injuries before help arrives
What are times when a victim is in immediate danger?
200
Definition of closed fractures, treatment
What is a broken bone that does not cut through the skin?
Treated by immobilization/time
200
The recommended minimum length of time to flush out chemicals from the eye
What is at least 15 minutes?
200
While fishing with your troop, a scout catches themself with a fishing hook in the lower arm. Treat.
Act out scenario.
Award points to all patrols who correctly respond.
300
The acronym FAST and when it is used
What is
F - Face
A - Arms
S - Speech
T - Time
Used if a stroke is suspected
300
The best way to stop severe bleeding
What is direct pressure to the wound?
300
Definition of Hurry Cases, name 3
What are conditions that immediately threaten a victim's life? (serious bleeding, heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest, stopped breathing, stroke, poisoning)
300
Ways to treat a blister, when it is correct to break a blister
What are layers of moleskin around the blister to protect it, and only breaking a blister if it is very large, painful, or likely to burst on its own?
300
While enjoying some free time at the archery range, you suddenly see a young scout run onto the edge of archery range just as your patrol leader lets an arrow soar down range. The arrow hits the scout and is impaled in his right upper leg (thigh). He is on the ground screaming in pain. What do you do?
(2015 - 5)
Act out scenario, answer questions.
Award points to all patrols who correctly respond.
400
The acronym HELP and when it is used (refers to aquatics)
What is
H - Heat
E - Escape
L - Lessening
P - Position
Used when stranded in a body of water to reduce heat loss and increase chances of survival until rescue.
400
The 5 most common signals of a heart attack
(First Class 7c)
What is
- A pressing or squeezing sensation in the center of the chest, lasting more than a few minutes
- Neck, jaw, back, or stomach discomfort/pain
- Arm or shoulder discomfort/pain
- Shortness of breath
- Lightheadedness, nausea, vomiting, and/or breaking into cold sweat
400
Definition of a seizure, treatment
What is abnormal electrical activity in your brain causing uncontrollable spasms? Gently guide victim to floor, remove objects from within arms reach, write down the time, call 911.
400
5 signs of a head, neck, or back injury
What is
- Being irritable or combative
- In a motor vehicle accident
- Fallen from higher than a standing height
- Is or was wearing a safety helmet that is broken
- Complaints of neck or back pain
- Tingling or weakness in the fingers or toes
- Not fully alert
- Appears to be confused or disoriented
- Appears to be frail or over 65 years of age
- Suffered a blow to the head
400
Your patrol is watching a BMX competition from the side of the track. Just in front of you two bikes collide, sending one rider over the handlebars with the other rider landing on top of him. Both riders are off of the course. The second rider is apparently unhurt and walks away while the first rider is not moving and complaining of severe pain in his lower right leg. Treat this victim.
(2014 - 5)
Act out scenario, answer questions.
Award points to all patrols who correctly respond.
500
The acronym SAMPLE and when it is used
What is
S - Signs and Symptoms
A - Allergies
M - Medication
P - Past History
L - Last Oral Intake
E - Events leading up to the incident
Used when first speaking to a conscious victim, and ensures all important information is obtained to be passed off to first responders when they arrive.
500
The proper ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR with 2 rescuers, on an Infant and an Adult
What is 15:2 breaths for an Infant, 30:2 for an Adult.
500
Definition of Shock, treatment, use
What is a life-threatening medical condition due to lack of bloodflow, treated by laying victim down, raising feet above heart and keeping warm (blanket).
Treatment in most scenarios where there is loss of bodily fluid
500
Ways to check an extremity for circulation
What is checking for a return of color to an extremity after squeezing, in addition to checking for feeling, warmth and skin color?
500
While heading to campfire, you hear a loud splash and cry for help from the area of the camp pond. You rush to the area with flashlights and find a scout flailing in the water, then he becomes submerged. Two scouts rescue him and drag him to the bank. Treat.
(2019 - 5)
Act out scenario, answer questions.
Award points to all patrols who correctly respond.