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Stuff Every Scout First Aider Should Know: the Study Guide

Practice facts for the First Aid merit badge. Not an official Scouting America credential. Grab a snack: this guide is the friendly version, with the answers explained and a groan-worthy joke waiting at the end of most cards.

Knowing Scout First Aider saves you money, time and the occasional embarrassment.

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Chapter 1: Fire Prevention and Alarms

What is the main goal of first aid?

Short answer: Preserve life and prevent worsening

First aid aims to preserve life, prevent harm from worsening, and promote recovery until help arrives.

Groan of the day: First aid, first rate!

Sources: First aid

What does an AED do?

Short answer: Examines heartbeat and can shock the heart

An AED examines the heartbeat and can produce electric shocks to restart the heart.

Groan of the day: AED to the rescue, no es-cue!

Sources: First aid

Why is the red cross symbol reserved?

Short answer: It is protected for official Red Cross use

The red cross is a protected symbol reserved for official Red Cross agencies under international law.

Groan of the day: Red cross, no dross!

Sources: First aid

What is frostnip?

Short answer: An early cold injury to skin

Frostnip is an early cold injury; warm the area gently and seek qualified supervision.

Groan of the day: Don't get left out in the cold

Sources: Scouting America: First Aid

The cheat sheet

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  • Check the scene for danger before helping so you do not become a second victim.
  • First check the scene and patient, then call for help, then give care.
  • Gloves are a standard precaution that reduces passing germs between you and the victim.
  • Tilting the head and lifting the chin opens the airway so breathing can be checked.
  • Health forms give responders important allergy, medication, and history information.
  • Building your own kit means you know the contents and where each item is.
  • Unpacking and repacking helps you learn every item and how to use it.
  • Hydrogen peroxide is strong enough to harm living tissue and slow healing.
  • Clean drinking water is the simple solution for cleaning most wounds.
  • Instant ice packs are heavy and only give about 15 minutes of cold therapy.
  • Snow or cold water from a river or lake can improvise cold therapy outdoors.
  • Checking before every outing keeps medicines fresh and supplies ready.

Pop quiz

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  1. What should you check first before helping anyone at an emergency scene?
    • The scene for safety
    • The victim's shoe size
    • Your phone battery
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    The scene for safety. Check the scene for danger before helping so you do not become a second victim.

  2. What can you use to improvise cold for a sprained ankle outdoors?
    • Sand
    • Snow or cold river water
    • Hot coffee
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    Snow or cold river water. Snow or cold water from a river or lake can improvise cold therapy outdoors.

  3. What does the D in ABCDE stand for?
    • Dinner
    • Dancing
    • Disability
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    Disability. D stands for Disability, checking neurological condition and glucose level.

  4. Why place an unconscious patient in the recovery position?
    • To help keep the airway clear
    • To make them run
    • To check their shoes
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    To help keep the airway clear. Laying a patient on their side helps clear the tongue and prevents choking on stomach contents.

  5. What is a bruise (contusion)?
    • A broken bone sticking out
    • A closed wound under the skin
    • An open cut with bleeding
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    A closed wound under the skin. A bruise is a closed wound where blood collects under unbroken skin.

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