Red Cross
What organization responds to emergencies and disasters across the United States?
American Red Cross
What emergency number is used in the United States?
911
What disaster is measured using the Richter scale?
Earthquake
What organ pumps blood through your body?
Heart
What is the Red Cross's largest humanitarian service in the United States?
Blood services
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What disaster involves a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm?
Tornado
What type of blood cell carries oxygen?
Red blood cell
In what month is American Red Cross Month?
March
How many chest compressions per minute are recommended for adult CPR?
100-120
What should you have ready in case you need to leave your home quickly during an emergency?
Emergency kit
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
Plasma
What year was the American Red Cross founded?
1881
What device can deliver an electric shock to help someone in cardiac arrest?
AED
What type of disaster can produce a storm surge and is given a category from 1 to 5?
Hurricane
How long does a typical whole-blood donation appointment take?
About an hour
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
What does AED stand for?
Automated external defibrillator
What is the name for a plan that tells your family where to meet during an emergency?
Emergency communication plan
How often can an eligible donor generally donate whole blood?
Every 56 days