Red Cross
What days are meetings?
Fridays
What part of the body does sickle cell affect?
Red Blood Cells/Blood
What is the first thing you should do before helping someone in an emergency?
Make sure the scene is safe
What natural disaster is caused by a sudden movement of tectonic plates?
Earthquake
What organ helps you breathe by taking in oxygen?
Lungs
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What is the cure for sickle cell disease?
There isn't one!!!!
What emergency number should you call in the United States?
What disaster happens when water covers dry land?
Flood
What part of your body protects your brain?
Skull
What are our sponsors' names?
Ms.Tongue & Ms.Howlett
True or False: Sickle cell disease is contagious.
False
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
Name one thing you should have in an emergency kit!
Water, food, flashlight, batteries, or first-aid supplies.
What is the main job of red blood cells?
Carry oxygen throughout the body.
What is our club's number 1 initiative?
The Red Cross Blood Drive
What can sickle-shaped cells block, causing pain and other complications?
Blood vessels
What is the purpose of applying direct pressure to a bleeding wound?
What is the purpose of applying direct pressure to a bleeding wound?
What natural disaster can cause a tsunami when it happens underwater?
An underwater earthquake.
What vitamin does your body make when your skin is exposed to sunlight?
Vitamin D
Name all of the Red Cross officers?
Raquel, Makel, Sienna, Jazmyn , Ryan & Hadja
What shape can red blood cells become during a sickle cell crisis?
A crescent or “sickle” shape
If someone is unconscious and not breathing normally, what emergency response should you activate?
Call 911, begin CPR/use an AED
What should you do if a tornado warning is issued while you are inside a building?
Go to a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows.
What system of the body helps fight infections and diseases?
Immune system