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First Aid Preparedness Exam
 First Aid Badge Req. 1
Satisfy your counselor that you have current knowledge of all first-aid requirements for Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class ranks.
Tenderfoot
01. Identify local poisonous plants; tell how to treat for exposure to them
Local poisonous plants are poison
, poison
, and poison
.
Wash your skin with
and
, apply calamine lotion to help stop the
. Clothing that has come into contact with the poison should be
and laundered.
itch | ivy | oak | removed | soap | sumac | water
02. Local poisonous plants are named
a. Sumac, Oak & Ivy
b. Elm, Maple & Birch
c. Oak, Sage & Yucca
d. Ivy, Spruce & Oak
03. Poisonous oils from these plants should be washed off the skin with
a. salted hot water
b. calamine lotion
c. soap & water
d. cool running water
04. Poisonous oils on clothing should be
a. laundered
b. burned
c. submerged in a local stream for 5 minutes
d. aired out on a hot rock
05. Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver and tell when it is used
The Heimlich maneuver should be used when a victim is
, and not able to
.
Step
the victim and put your
around their
. Clasp your
together with the knuckle of your thumb just above their
. With a sharp, inward thrust, drive your
up under the victim’s
cage.
arms | behind | breathe | choking | hands | hands | midsection | navel | rib
06. The Heimlich maneuver should be used
a. when you remove a fish hook
b. as an alternative to the 2 man lift
c. on a choking victim who cannot breathe
07. The Heimlich maneuver is
a. done from behind the victim
b. while pinching the nose closed
c. with the legs raised 6 to 12 inches
d. done while the victim is reclined on their back
e. both a & d
Show first aid for the following:
08. Simple cuts & scratches
Clean the area with plenty of
&
, let
and apply an adhesive
, Larger areas require application of a gauze
.
bandage | compress | dry | soap | water
09. When treating a simple cut or scratch, clean the area with plenty of soap & water, let dry and apply
a. plenty of adhesive tape
b. a sterile adhesive bandage
c. a coating of insect repellent
d. a thin layer of powdered milk
10. Blisters on the hand & foot
Wash area with
&
. Protect blisters from breaking by applying
bandages. If it becomes necessary to break the blister, use a sterilized
heated by a match
. Prick the blister near its
and press out the
. Keep the wound clean with a sterile
.
bandage | doughnut | edge | flame | liquid | pin | soap | water
11. Blisters should always be broken to relieve pressure and speed healing of the affected area.
a. False
b. True
12. Minor burns or scalds (first degree)
Treat immediately with cold
. Apply a
dressing and bandage
. If no water is available, apply a clean,
bandage.
dry | loosely | moist | water
13. A 1st degree burn is recognized by it’s characteristic ________ color.
a. Purple
b. Blue
c. Green
d. Yellow
e. Red
14. Bites or stings of insects and ticks
Apply cold
or towel to relieve
. If a stinger remains in the skin ,
it away with a
or edge of a knife blade. If a tick has fastened itself to the skin, grasp it with
&
pull it away. Wash the area with
&
.
fingernail | flick | gently | pain | soap | tweezers | water | water
15. Insect stingers left behind can be full of un-injected ________ , squeezing injects it into victim & causes harm.
a. honey
b. poison
c. anti-venom
d. insect blood
16. Poisonous snakebite
Have victim lie
and rest, place bitten area
than the rest of the body. Put a
band 2 to 4 inches above the bite. If area swells,
the band. Treat for
. Seek
help.
constricting | down | loosen | lower | medical | shock
17. Snake bite treatment includes removal of bracelets, watches, and rings in case the victims body begins to
a. swell
b. convulse or spasm
c. dehydrate
d. sweat
18. Nosebleed
Have victim sit up leaning
slightly, apply
to the bleeding nostril. Apply a cool
cloth to the area.
forward | pressure | wet
19. Nosebleeds can be serious in victims who are
a. boxing professionals
b. hyperactive children
c. s that have high blood pressure
d. 1st Aid merit badge counselors with short tempers
20. Treat frostbite by
moving victim away from the cold place and into a
one. Thaw the frozen area by
it with warm
or blanket. Hold frozen part under
running water. When thawed and warm, have the victim
the injured area. Get the victim to a doctor.
covering | exercise | skin | warm | warmer
21. Sunburn should be treated as a
a. 1st degree burn
b. 3rd degree burn
c. 2nd degree burn
d. special minor type burn
Second Class
22. Show what to do for “hurry” cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and internal poisoning
Stopped Breathing requires placing the victim on their
, tilting the
back by pulling up on the
and pressing down on the
. Close the
by pinching it and begin to breathe for the victim through a mouth to
method. 1 breath given every 5 seconds for
& 1 breathe every 3 seconds for
. Make sure the air goes in by watching the
rise, Air not going in can be caused by not tilting the
properly, by the victims
or by a
obstruction. The Heimlich maneuver might be required to clear the
.
s | airway | back | chest | chin | forehead | foreign | head | head | infants | nose | mouth | tongue
23. One breath every 5 seconds is the treatment rate for ________ and persons over 8 years old.
a. pets
b. s
c. infants
d. grandparents
24. Serious bleeding
Serious bleeding requires direct
with a cloth, sometimes several
on top of each other is necessary. Elevate the injured area above the level of the victims
if possible. Pressure against a pressure
may be necessary to
blood flow to the injury.
heart | layers | point | pressure | slow
25. Serious bleeding should be stopped by treatment in this order
a. pressure point application, elevation above heart, multiple dressings, direct pressure
b. direct pressure, multiple dressings, elevation above heart, pressure point application
c. multiple dressings, pressure point application, direct pressure, elevation above heart
d. direct pressure, multiple dressings, merthiolate, bactine, pressure point application
26. Poisoning
Call or
Poison Control and follow their
. Monitor the victim for breathing, treat for
. Save containers &
for professional content analysis.
instructions | telephone | shock | vomit
27. The most common ways to treat the victim of ingested poisons are
a. dilution, filtration or absorption
b. dilution, absorption or regurgitation
c. vomiting and dilution
d. neutralization, evaporation or filtration
28. Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike
An individual hikers first aid kit should contain:
a. adhesive bandages, tooth picks, sm. roll adhesive tape, Q-tips, gauze pads, & transistor radio
b. sm. roll adhesive tape, chewing gum, gauze pads, fingernail file, eyebrow pencil & lg. gauze compress
c. gauze pads, rollaids, pen, paper, tooth brush, soap, Q-tips, pocket knife, moleskin & spare change
d. moleskin, adhesive bandages, sm. roll adhesive tape, gauze pads, lg. gauze compress, & spare change
Demonstrate first aid for the following:
29. Object in the eye
Blinking & tears may
out the object. Pull the
lid down
over
the lower. If object is under the lower lid, place
on skin below lid and pull
gently, use
of sterile gauze to
out object. Get medical care if all else fails.
corner | down | flush | lift | thumb | upper
30. If the object in the eye cannot be removed
a. wait 10 minutes and try your 1st aid again
b. cover both eyes and transport victim to a doctor
c. cover the affected eye only and transport to a doctor
d. cover both eyes, wait 10 minutes and try your 1st aid again
31. Bite of a suspected rabid animal
Scrub with
& water, cover with
a sterile
bandage & take victim to the
. Identify the area where incident occurred. Inquire about animal owner’s
name
&
if possible. Leave animal handling to the professionals.
address | doctor | soap
32. A warm blooded animal bite is suspect of rabies disease if the animal
a. was caged
b. made no noise
c. had babies nearby
d. attack was unprovoked
33. Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fish hook
Take out object,
around wound, wash with soap & water, apply sterile
& call doctor.
Fish hook
must be removed and hook
out if no medical services are available. Nail wounds require
a
tetanus vaccination.
backed | bandage | barbs | current | squeeze
34. Puncture wounds bleed
a. internally only
b. more than lacerations
c. usually not very much
d. always with a spurting pulse
35. Serious burns
2nd degree burn should be
in running
if typical blisters are not broken, apply a loosely secured
dressing.
cooled | moist | water
36. Typically, 2nd degree burns
a. are not painful
b. are discolored blue
c. have charring of tissue
d. show blisters either broken or not
37. Serious burns
3rd degree burn is
with clean
dressing, victim treated for
&
to professional medical care.
dry | rushed | shock | wrapped
38. Pain is typically ________ with 3rd degree burns
a. absent
b. tingling only
c. extremely intense
d. pulsates or throbs
39. Heat exhaustion
Move victim out of the
, position on
, feet
, Loosen
, fan & apply
wet cloths. Sips of
to drink are OK.
back | clothing | cool | elevated | heat | water
40. Heat exhaustion is
a. a deadly disease
b. in the summer months only
c. experienced indoors and outdoors
d. an injury to the central nervous system
41. Shock
Position victim on back with
raised 6 to 12 inches. Maintain
body temperature by shading or covering with blankets. Conscious victims can
water. Stay with victim and talk in a
manner.
calming | legs | normal | sip
42. Raising the legs 6 to 12 inches allows gravity to
a. shows bystanders that a serious condition exists
b. rest the legs by draining them of oxygen deficient blood
c. pull against the knee joints and distract the victims attention from serious injury
d. help pool the available blood to the trunk of the body where it can do the most good
Heat stroke, dehydration, hypothermia, and hyperventilation
Heat Stroke [See 5f of merit badge]
43. Dehydration can be caused by
a. diarrhea
b. vomiting
c. heavy perspiration
d. all of the above
44. Treat dehydration by
a. replacing fluids
b. reducing activity
c. avoiding high heat environments
d. all of the above
Hypothermia [See 5a of merit badge]
45. Hyperventilation attacks are often triggered by
a. heavy lifting
b. fast running
c. fear & stress
d. allergic reactions
46. The hyperventilating victim’s breaths
a. too slow & too deep
b. too rapid & too deep
c. too slow & too shallow
d. too rapid & too shallow
47. Treat hyperventilation by
a. having the victim breathe into a paper bag
b. diverting the victim’s attention to other problems
c. calming and coaching the victim to help regain normal breathing
d. both a & c
48. Hyperventilating victims appear blue in color
a. false
b. true
First Class
49. Demonstrate bandages for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and collarbone, and for a sprained ankle
Head injuries require the use of a
or
bandage depending upon location &
of the injury.
cravat | extent | triangular
50. A triangular bandage is used to bandage the
a. forehead only
b. top and sides of the head
c. eyes and mouth areas
d. chin and ear areas
51. Upper arm injury
Upper arm injury requires 1 padded
tied to the
, the forearm tied in a
and a
used to tie the arm to the body.
cravat | outside | sling | splint
52. Normally, a sling is made from a
a. cravat
b. elastic bandage
c. triangular bandage
d. an unfolded gauze compress
53. Collarbone injury
Collarbone injury requires a
, hand raised 3 inches above the
. Tie arm to the
with a
cravat.
body | elbow | sling | wide
54. The collarbone is located
a. at the upper back
b. under the tongue
c. between the shoulders above the chest
d. near the rear of the jaw bone of the face
55. Sprained ankle
Sprained ankle can be treated by
shoe on the foot for
and tying an
bandage around the ankle,
the shoe. For a bare foot, position victim on back,
foot and reduce swelling by applying
wet
.
ankle | cold | leaving | over | raise | support | towels
56. An ankle bandage is
a. only applied over a shoe
b. a variation of the collar bandage
c. tied over the upper foot, heal and ankle
d. applied so tightly that the foot pulse disappears
Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person:
57. from a smoke-filled room
Place victim on
and drag while you
on hands & knees. The second rescuer remains
and makes a telephone call for
.
crawl | blanket | help | outside
58. The best air in a smoke filled room is
a. cooler and closer to the floor
b. located lower, below the smoke
c. clear and completely free of pollutants
d. both a & b
59. with a broken leg, for at least 25 yards
A
carry is necessary for transporting victims long
. 2 poles can be used in conjunction with scout
or a
. The poles are run through the shirt
or the blanket is folded over
and the
.
blanket | distances | itself | poles | shirts | sleeves | stretcher
60. Stretchers
a. are a type of medical pants
b. help protect broken leg bones
c. are used to carry victims long distances
d. both b & c
Tell the 5 most common signs of heart attack. Explain steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
61. Common Signs of Heart Attack:
a. Pain in the abdomen, Dry throat, Nose Bleeds, Ringing in the Ears, Constipation
b. Feeling of Weakness, Ringing in the Ears, Nose Bleeds, Urge to Vomit, Shortness of Breath
c. Central Chest Pressure, Unusual Sweating, Urge to Vomit, Shortness of Breath, Feeling of Weakness
d. Unusual Sweating, Central Chest Pressure, Urge to Vomit, Dry throat, Constipation
CPR Procedures: [See 3c of merit badge]
62. The correct sequence for CPR is
a. Check Responsiveness, Call 9-1-1, Open Airway, Position Victim, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse
b. Check Responsiveness, Call 9-1-1, Position Victim, Open Airway, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse
c. Call 9-1-1, Check Responsiveness, Open Airway, Position Victim, Give 2 Breaths, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Check Pulse, Re-check Pulse
d. Call 9-1-1, Check Responsiveness, Position Victim, Open Airway, Give 2 Breaths, Check Pulse, Chest Compression’s 15 & Breaths 2 [4 Sets], Re-check Pulse
First Aid Badge Req. 2
Do the following:
Explain how you would obtain emergency medical assistance from your home, on a wilderness camping trip, & during an activity on open water.
63. Home: Phone call to
or other emergency
.
9-1-1 | number
64. Wilderness:
Station relay or
.
Ranger | signaling
65. Open Water:
, Flares or other
devices.
Radio | signaling
Prepare a first-aid kit for your home. Display and discuss its contents with your counselor.
66. A first-aid kit for the home should, at the very minimum, contain
a. Two 2-inch roller bandages, Two 1-inch roller bandages, Roll of 1-inch adhesive tape, 12 3x3-inch sterile pads, Large box assorted adhesive bandages, Six elastic bandages, 3-6 inches wide, Thermometer, Scissors, Tweezers, Safety pins, One set thin board splints, 30 inches long, One box alcohol swabs, Calamine lotion, Two pears latex gloves, Antiseptic, Eye goggles, Mouth-barrier device
b. Two 2-inch roller bandages, Two 1-inch roller bandages, Roll of 1-inch adhesive tape, 12 3x3-inch sterile pads, Large box assorted adhesive bandages, Six elastic bandages, 3-6 inches wide, Thermometer, Scissors, Tweezers, Safety bins, One set thin board splints, 30 inches long, One box alcohol swabs, Calamine lotion, Two pairs latex gloves, Antiseptic, Eye goggles, Mouth-barrier device
c. Two 2-inch roller bandages, Two 1-inch roller bandages, Roll of 1-inch adhesive tape, 12 3x3-inch sterile pads, Large box assorted adhesive bandages, Six elastic bandages, 3-6 inches wide, Thermometer, Scissors, Tweezers, Safety pins, One set thin board splints, 30 inches long, One box alcohol swabs, Calamine lotion, Two pairs latex gloves, Antiseptic, Eye goggles, Mouth-carrier device
d. Two 2-inch roller bandages, Two 1-inch roller bandages, Roll of 1-inch adhesive tape, 12 3x3-inch sterile pads, Large box assorted adhesive bandages, Six elastic bandages, 3-6 inches wide, Thermometer, Scissors, Tweezers, Safety pins, One set thin board splints, 30 inches long, One box alcohol swabs, Calamine lotion, Two pairs latex gloves, Antiseptic, Eye goggles, Mouth-barrier device
First Aid Badge Req. 3
Do the following:
67. Explain what action you should take for someone who shows signs of a heart attack.
Have victim
or recline, call
, loosen
, keep victim
& still, breath for victim if they
for themselves, if no
pulse commence
.
9-1-1 | calm | cannot | clothing | CPR | neck | sit
68. The actions for treating a heart attack victim are
a. position victim, call 9-1-1, loosen clothing, calm & comfort, keep still, monitor breathing, monitor consciousness, CPR if not responsive + no breathing + no neck pulse
b. call 9-1-1, position victim, loosen clothing, calm & comfort, keep still, monitor breathing, monitor consciousness, CPR if not responsive + no breathing + no neck pulse
c. position victim, loosen clothing, call 9-1-1, calm & comfort, keep still, monitor breathing, monitor consciousness, CPR if not responsive + no breathing + no neck pulse
d. position victim, loosen clothing, calm & comfort, keep still, call 9-1-1, monitor breathing, monitor consciousness, CPR if not responsive + no breathing + no neck pulse
69. Identify the conditions that must exist before performing CPR on a person.
Victim must have no
beat, neck
absent.
heart | pulse
70. CPR is performed only when there is an absence of a heart beat, this pulse check is done in the
a. neck
b. wrist
c. upper arm
Demonstrate proper technique in performing CPR using a training device approved by your counselor.
71. The order of performance for proper CPR technique is
a. responsiveness?, call 9-1-1, open airway, breathing?, 2 slow breaths, pulse?, 15 compression's & 2 breaths [4 sets], pulse?
b. call 9-1-1, responsiveness?, breathing?, open airway, pulse?, 2 slow breaths, 15 compression’s & 2 breaths [5 sets], pulse?
c. open airway, call 9-1-1, responsiveness?, breathing?, pulse?, 1 slow breath, 15 compression’s & 2 breaths [4 sets], pulse?
d. responsiveness?, call 9-1-1, open airway, breathing?, 2 slow breaths, pulse?, 15 compression's & 2 breaths [5 sets], pulse?
Show the steps that need to be taken for someone suffering from a severe laceration on the leg and on the wrist. Tell the dangers in the use of a tourniquet and the conditions under which its use is justified.
72. Leg Laceration: Direct
, Additional
, Elevation
Heart,
Pressure Point, Tourniquet, Treat for
, Send for Help.
Above | Compresses | Groin | Pressure | Shock
73. The pressure point used to stop bleeding of a severe laceration to the leg is located in the
a. wrist
b. groin
c. upper arm
74. Wrist Laceration: Direct
, Additional
, Elevation
Heart,
Pressure Point, Tourniquet, Treat for
, Send for Help.
Above | Armpit | Compresses | Pressure | Shock
75. The pressure point used to stop bleeding of a severe laceration to the wrist is located in the
a. wrist
b. groin
c. upper arm
Tourniquet
76. Tourniquet: Use only to save a life at the loss, expense or
of the
.
limb | sacrifice
77. Tourniquet application is only used
a. around the neck
b. to save a life but loose the extremity
c. when the incident happens on a campout
d. when direct pressure does not stop the bleeding immediately
78. Explain why a bee sting could be life threatening & the necessary preventive & 1st Aid actions
Some people are severely
. A prescribed kit should be
& friends
of allergy &
procedures. Apply kit treatment &
band,
the sting site, keep limb
heart level, monitor
, call 9-1-1.
allergic | below | breathing | carried | constricting | cool | told | treatment
79. People who are allergic to bee stings should
a. carry a treatment kit prescribed by their physician
b. teach their companions about their condition & their treatment kit
c. become a bee keeper in a colony
d. take a series of injections that cure them of the problem
e. both a and b
Explain the symptoms of heatstroke & what action needs to be taken for first aid & for prevention.
80. Signs & symptoms of heatstroke are
a. red, hot, & dry skin, no sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness, & convulsions
b. red, hot, & dry skin, no sweating, slow pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness, & convulsions
c. red, cool, & dry skin, sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness,
& convulsions
d. gray, cool, & wet skin, sweating, rapid pulse, altered level of consciousness, unconsciousness, & convulsions
81. Heatstroke
Treat heatstroke with
cooling, remove from
, victim
with elevated
&
, remove
, apply cool
& water soaked
, fan, give
, treat for
, call 9-1-1.
clothing | cloths | fluids | head | heat | immediate | reclined | shock | shoulders | water
82. Heatstroke
Heatstroke can be prevented by avoiding extreme
, limiting
, maintaining
, wearing
colored clothing & a hat, increasing
intake.
activity | fluids | heat | light | salt
First Aid Badge Req. 4
Do the following:
Describe the signs of a broken bone. Show 1st-aid procedures for handling fractures, including open
(compound) fractures of the forearm, wrist, upper leg, and lower leg using improvised materials.
83. Signs of a broken bone are
a. Tenderness, swelling, normal color, abnormal shape - position - movement, grating sound or feeling, unable to move, heard or felt snap, simple fracture: bone broken skin ok, compound fracture: bone & skin broken
b. Tenderness, swelling, blue color, abnormal shape - position - movement, grating sound or feeling, unable to move, heard or felt snap, simple fracture: bone broken skin ok, compound fracture: bone & skin broken
c. Tenderness, swelling, blue color, abnormal shape - position - movement, grating sound or feeling, able to move, heard or felt snap, simple fracture: bone broken skin broken, compound fracture: bone & skin broken
d. Tenderness, swelling, blue color, abnormal shape - position - movement, grating sound or feeling, unable to move, heard or felt snap, simple fracture: bone broken skin ok, compound fracture: bone & skin ok
84. Treatment procedures for simple fractures are
a. do not move, immobilize in position found, keep victim moving, treat for shock,
apply ice, seek medical help
b. do not move, immobilize after straightening, keep victim still, treat for shock,
apply ice, seek medical help
c. do not move, immobilize in position found, keep victim still, treat for shock,
apply hot liquids, seek medical help
d. do not move, immobilize in position found, keep victim still, treat for shock,
apply ice, seek medical help
85. Treatment procedures for compound fractures are
a. indirect pressure for blood control, apply clean & dry dressing, no bone replacement, no wound cleaning, keep victim still, treat for shock, seek medical help
b. direct pressure for blood control, apply clean & dry dressing, bone replacement, wound cleaning, keep victim still, treat for shock, seek medical help
c. direct pressure for blood control, apply clean & dry dressing, no bone replacement, no wound cleaning, keep victim still, treat for shock, seek medical help
d. direct pressure for blood control, apply dirty & dry dressing, no bone replacement, no wound cleaning, keep victim still, treat for shock, seek medical help
Describe the symptoms and possible complications and demonstrate proper procedures for treating suspected injuries to the back, neck, and head. Explain what measures can be taken to reduce the possibility of further complicating these injuries.
86. Signs & symptoms of suspected injuries to the back, neck & head are
a. pain, paralysis, cuts, bruises, swelling, & trauma
b. pain, cuts, bruises, swelling, deformity, & trauma
c. paralysis, cuts, bruises, swelling, deformity, & trauma
d. pain, paralysis, cuts, bruises, swelling, deformity, & trauma
87. Improper treatment can cause
a. further damage, permanent paralysis, & death
b. further damage, temporary paralysis, & death
c. further damage, permanent parallels, & death
d. both b & c
88. The proper order & first aid treatment procedures for back, neck & head injuries include
a. Call to 9-1-1, holding head and maintaining alignment with spine, support sides of head, neck, shoulders, & trunk with padding, keep victim in position found, maintain abnormal body temperature, care for other injuries, move body as a unit (Only if Life is Threatened)
b. Call to 9-1-1, holding head and maintaining alignment with shoulders, support back of head, neck, shoulders, & trunk with padding, keep victim in position found, maintain normal body temperature, care for other injuries, move body as a unit (Only if Life is Threatened)
c. Call to 9-1-1, holding head and maintaining alignment with spine, support sides of head, neck, shoulders, & trunk with padding, keep victim in position found, maintain normal body temperature, care for other injuries, move body as a unit (Only if Life is Threatened)
d. Call to 9-1-1, holding head and maintaining alignment with spine, support sides of head, neck, shoulders, & trunk with padding, move victim to the position of comfort, maintain normal body temperature, care for other injuries, move body as a unit (Only if Comfort is Threatened)
First Aid Badge Req. 5
Describe symptoms, proper first-aid procedures, & possible prevention measures for
Hypothermia
89. The signs & symptoms of hypothermia are
a. shivering, irritability, disorientation, sleepiness, incoherence, unconsciousness, death
b. shivering, irritability, disorientation, sleepiness, incoherence, consciousness, death
c. shivering, irritability, orientation, sleepiness, incoherence, unconsciousness, death
d. shivering, irritability, disorientation, sleepiness, coherence, unconsciousness, death
90. The proper treatment procedures for hypothermia is
a. hyperthermia challenge, move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
b. hypothermia challenge, move away from cold, remove dry clothing, cover with warm blankets, give warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
c. hypothermia challenge, move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give warm liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
d. hypothermia challenge, move away from cold, remove wet clothing, cover with warm blankets, give cold liquids orally, add extra body heat contact
91. Prevention for hypothermia includes
a. keeping dry, wearing head protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatty acids
b. keeping dry, wearing head protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
c. keeping dry, wearing head phones, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
d. keeping wet, wearing underwear protection, eating enough good food, avoiding fatigue
Convulsions
92. The signs & symptoms of convulsions are
a. staring into space, loss of unconsciousness, muscle spasms, swollen neck veins, red or blue face, breathing noises, drooling, urination, defecation
b. staring into space, loss of consciousness, muscle cramps, swollen neck veins, red or blue face, breathing noises, drooling, urination, defecation
c. staring into space, loss of consciousness, muscle spasms, swollen neck veins, red or blue face, breathing noises, drooling, urination, defecation
d. staring into space, loss of consciousness, muscle spasms, swollen neck veins, red or green face, breathing noises, drooling, urination, defecation
93. The proper treatment procedures for convulsions is
a. assist victim to floor, clear area, loosen tight clothing, no restraining, nothing placed into mouth, after seizure, place on left side, allow victim to rest, clear bystanders, repeated seizures require 9-1-1.
b. assist victim to table, clear area, loosen tight clothing, no restraining, nothing placed into mouth, after seizure, place on head, allow victim to move, clear bystanders, repeated seizures require 9-1-1.
c. assist victim to floor, clear area, tighten loose clothing, no restraining, nothing placed into mouth, after seizure, place on left side, allow victim to rest, attract more bystanders, repeated seizures require 9-1-1.
d. assist victim to floor, clear area, loosen tight clothing, restrain movements, nothing placed into mouth, after seizure, place on left side, allow victim to rest, clear bystanders, repeated seizures require 9-1-1.
94. Prevention for convulsions includes
a. teaching understanding
Frostbite
95. The signs & symptoms of frostbite are
a. pain then warmth, stiffening, pink or yellow color, blisters
b. pain then numbness, stiffening, gray or white color, blisters
c. pain then warmth, stiffening, gray or white color, blisters
d. pain then numbness, stiffening, pink or yellow color, blisters
96. The proper treatment procedures for frostbite is
a. cover with warm bare skin, move away from cold, place in lukewarm water, no rubbing or abrasive actions, sterile dressing over blisters, treat for shock, transport to doctor
b. cover with warm bare skin, move away from cold, place in lukewarm water, no rubbing or abrasive actions, sterile dressing under blisters, street for shock, transport to doctor
c. cover with warm bare skin, move toward cold, place in lukewarm water, no rubbing or abrasive actions, sterile dressing over blisters, treat for shock, transport to doctor
d. cover with warm bare skin, move away from cold, place in boiling water, no rubbing or abrasive actions, steamed dressing over blisters, treat for shade, transport to doctor
97. Prevention for frostbite includes wearing adequate clothing, exchanging wet clothes for dry ones.
a. false
b. true
Bruises, Strains, Sprains
98. The signs & symptoms of bruising is discoloration (black & blue marks)
a. false
b. true
99. The proper treatment procedures for bruises is
a. Cold wet towel application, resting trauma area, & hot towel application after 24 hrs.
b. Cold wet towel application, exercise trauma area, & warm wet towel application after 24 hrs.
c. Warm wet towel application, resting trauma area, & application of cold wet towels after 24 hrs.
d. Cold wet towel application, resting trauma area, & warm wet towel application after 24 hrs.
100. Prevention for bruises includes wearing proper equipment, & maintaining physical condition.
a. false
b. true
Strains & Sprains
101. The signs & symptoms of strains & sprains are
a. tenderness, swelling, bruising, discoloration, restricted movement
b. swelling, tenderness, bruising, discoloration, unrestricted movement
c. bruising, tenderness, swearing, discoloration, restricted movement
d. discoloration, hardness, swelling, bruising, restricted movement
102. The proper treatment procedures for strains & sprains is
a. raise injured part, apply ice chest, apply elastic bandage, rest injury, apply heat (aftr 24 hrs strains)
b. raise injured part, apply ice pack, apply elastic bandage, exercise injury, apply heat (aftr 24 hrs strains)
c. raise injured part, apply ice pack, apply elastic bandage, rest injury, apply heat (aftr 24 hrs strains)
d. lower injured part, apply ice pack, apply elastic bandage, rest injury, apply heat (aftr 24 hrs strains)
103. Prevention for strains & sprains includes
a. wear improper equipment, maintain physical condition, warm up before exercise
b. maintain physical condition, wear proper equipment, warm up before exercise
c. wear proper equipment, maintain physical condition, cool down before exercise
d. maintain psychological condition, wear proper equipment, warm up before exercise
Burns
104. The signs & symptoms of burns are
a. pain, discoloration (red), blisters, charring
b. blisters, discoloration (blue), pain, charring
c. charming, disintegration (orange), pain, blisters
d. discoloration (yellow), gain, blisters, charring
105. The proper treatment for burns includes
a. drape damp cloth (2nd & 3rd), no object removal, treat for shock, fluids orally, call 9-1-1
b. lotion on red only (1st), cooling with ice or water, no blister breaking, air dry, loosely bandage
c. both a & b
106. Prevention for burns includes use of
a. sunscreen
b. protective clothing
c. careful when using flame & flammable items
d. all the above
Abdominal Pain
107. The signs & symptoms of abdominal pain are
a. pain, fever, nausea, tenderness, diarrhea, loss of appetite
b. pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, constipation, loss of appetite
c. pain, fever, nausea, tenderness, constipation, loss of appetite
d. pain, fever, nausea, tenderness, constipation, a gain of appetite
108. The proper treatment procedures for abdominal pain is
a. victim seated, drugstore remedies, baking soda & water, no solid foods, no laxatives etc.,
medical attention
b. victim reclined, drugstore remedies, baking soda & water, no solid foods, no laxatives etc.,
medical attention
c. victim seated, drugstore remedies, baking soda & water, solid foods, no laxatives etc.,
medical attention
d. victim reclined, drugstore remedies, baking soda & water, solid foods, laxatives etc.,
medical attention
109. Prevention for abdominal pain includes eating
a. slowly
b. proper amounts
c. proper mixtures
d. all the above
Broken, Chipped, or Loosened Teeth
110. The proper treatment procedures for broken, chipped or loosened teeth is
a. clean with cold water, warm compress on face, collect & carry pieces, see dentist.
b. clean with warm water, cold compress on face, collect & carry pieces, see dentist.
c. clean with cold milk, cold compress on face, collect & carry pieces, see dentist.
d. clean with warm beer, warm compress on face, collect & carry pieces, see dentist.
111. Prevention for broken, chipped or loosened teeth includes
a. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew pencils, don’t open things with teeth, visit dentist regularly.
b. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite soft items, don’t chew pencils, don’t open things with teeth, visit dentist regularly.
c. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew gum, don’t open things with pliers, visit dentist regularly.
d. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew pencils, don’t brush your teeth, visit dentist regularly.
Knocked Out Tooth
112. The proper treatment procedures for a knocked out tooth is
a. handle by crown only, rinse if clean, re-insert in socket, place in milk or cold water, seek dental assistance quickly.
b. handle by roots only, rinse if dirty, re-insert in socket, place in milk or cold water, seek dental assistance quickly.
c. handle by crown only, rinse if dirty, re-insert in socket, place in milk or cold water, seek dental assistance quickly.
d. handle by crown only, rinse if dirty, re-insert in mouth, place in milk or cold water, seek dental assistance quickly.
113. Prevention for a knocked out tooth includes
a. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew gum, don’t open things
with pliers, visit dentist regularly.
b. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite soft items, don’t chew pencils, don’t open things with teeth, visit dentist regularly.
c. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew pencils, don’t open things with teeth, visit dentist regularly.
d. wear seat belts, wear safety sports gear, don’t bite hard items, don’t chew pencils, don’t brush your teeth, visit dentist regularly.
Muscle Cramps
114. The signs & symptoms of muscle cramps are
a. pain
b. heavy sweating
c. all of the above
d. none of the above
115. The proper treatment procedures for muscle cramps is
a. pressure & massage
b. oral sips of salted water
c. removal from heat, pressure & massage
d. removal from heat, oral sips of salted water, pressure & massage
116. Prevention for muscle cramps includes
a. eating fresh fruit
b. drinking cool sugar water
c. drinking cool salted water
d. swimming immediately after lunch
First Aid Badge Req. 6
Do the following:
If a sick or an injured person must be moved, tell how you would determine the best method.
117. Movement of a victim is determined by taking into consideration
a. distance necessary, time of incident, number of rescuers, type injury or sickness
b. time available, distance necessary, number of rescuers, type injury or sickness
c. type injury or sickness, time available, strength necessary, number of rescuers
d. strength of rescuers, time available, distance necessary, type injury or sickness
With helpers under your supervision, improvise a stretcher and move a presumably unconscious person.
118. Choose 1 and demonstrate
a. Board
b. Blanket
c. Improvised
First Aid Badge Req. 7
Teach another Scout a first-aid skill selected by your counselor.
119. Choose 1 and demonstrate
a. Snow Blindness
b. Chemical Burns
c. Pressure Point Locations & Application
Scout's Name:
Troop Number:
Date:
If answered on-line, be sure to print your exam for submission to your local counselor then,
Last Edit: 29 December 2005
Courtesy of ARCO &
Robert Havlicek
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