Boy Scouts Second Class First Aid

Question 1

Object in the eye

Answer 1

Try to blink it out and if that does not work use clean water and flush it.

Question 2

Bite of a warm blooded animal

Answer 2

Clean the bite with soap and water cover it and go get medical help.

Question 3

Splinter

Answer 3

Gently clean around the splinter then use sterile tweezers to pull it out.

Question 4

Nail

Answer 4

Gently clean around the nail with soap and water cover the nail then go get medical help.

Question 5

Fishook

Answer 5

If you get a fishook stuck inside you tie a 3 foot long line of fishing line around the hook, put pressure on the end of the ring of the hook and pull the string out. Then clean the wound. If any signs of infection occur seek medical help.

Question 6

Second degree burn

Answer 6

Apply wet cloth to the burned area until pain stops. Let burn dry off then apply gauze pad.

Question 7

Heat Exhaustion

Answer 7

Take victim into a shady area and fan them and apply cold wet towels on them. If they are fully aware give them water. Let them rest and stay hydrated

Question 8

Shock

Answer 8

Shock is when a person is injured or very stressed the circulatory system might not provide enough blood to all parts of the body. This can cause organ failure and be life threatening.
Symptoms are weakness, restlessness, extreme thirst, nausea and throwing up, clammy and pale skin.
To treat for shock place victim in the recovery position and call for help.

Question 9

Heat Stroke

Answer 9

Call for help then move victim in a air conditioned room or shady area. Loosen tight clothing and further cool the skin by fanning and applying wet cloths. If you have ice packs, wrap them and place them in the victims armpits neck or groin. If the person is able to drink give them small sips of water.

Question 10

Dehydration

Answer 10

Drink water and rest.

Question 11

Hypothermia

Answer 11

Move person into a tent or shelter. Remove wet clothes and put them in dry clothes. Put them in a sleeping bag blankets or anything to make them warmer. If conscious give them warm liquids. Cover bottles with warm liquids and put them in the neck groin or armpit areas.

Question 12

Hyperventilation

Answer 12

Tell them to take 1 deep breath every 5 seconds

Question 13

Stopped Breathing

Answer 13

Call 911
Open up airways by tilting head upwards
Give two rescue breaths

Question 14

Choking

Answer 14

Give 5 back blows then perform the Heimlich maneuver

Question 15

No Heartbeat

Answer 15

Call 911
Have person rest
Perform CPR

Question 16

Severe Bleeding

Answer 16

Call 911
Applying tournequit or dressing and bandades and try to control and stop the b leeding.

Question 17

Poisoning

Answer 17

Call poison control.
If it is inhaled poisoning get everybody out of the room. If it is ingested try to find the source of poisoning.