First Aid
What first aid item creates a protective barrier between your hands and another person's blood?
Gloves
What does BDA stand for?
Blood Donor Ambassador
Besides natural disasters, what common household emergency does the Red Cross frequently respond to?
Home fires
What does IHL stand for?
International Humanitarian Law
What date is Halloween celebrated?
October 31
What first aid supply is used to secure gauze or a dressing without covering it completely?
Medical tape
Why are blood donations important?
They help patients who need blood transfusions.
What are the three main types of support mentioned in the presentation?
Shelter, food, and emotional support
What does IHL aim to protect during armed conflict?
Civilians and others who are not, or are no longer, participating in hostilities
What do children say when asking for Halloween candy?
“Trick or treat!”
What tool in a first aid kit is commonly used to remove small splinters?
Tweezers
Approximately what percentage of the nation's blood supply does the American Red Cross provide?
40%
What is the purpose of an emergency shelter during a disaster?
To provide a temporary safe place for displaced people
What is the name of the international treaties that form a major foundation of IHL?
The Geneva Conventions
What famous magician and escape artist died on Halloween in 1926?
Harry Houdini
What is the difference between gauze and medical tape?
Gauze covers or absorbs blood from wounds, while medical tape holds dressings in place.
A donor arrives at a blood drive and doesn't know where to go. How can a BDA help?
Welcome the donor and direct them to registration.
Why is emotional support important after a disaster?
It can help people cope with stress, fear, and uncertainty.
What is one way young people can get involved in IHL?
Become a Youth Action Campaign advocate
Which famous vampire is the main character in Bram Stoker's novel?
Count Dracula
If someone has a bleeding wound, what two supplies from your scavenger hunt could help you apply direct pressure and secure a dressing?
A sterile dressing or trauma pad and medical tape
Why can't hospitals rely entirely on storing blood instead of holding regular blood drives?
Blood products have limited shelf lives, so regular donations are needed to maintain supplies.
A family cannot return home after a disaster. Which Red Cross service may help them, and what could it provide?
Disaster Services; possible shelter, food, and emotional support.
Under IHL, why must medical personnel and facilities be respected and protected during armed conflict?
So wounded and sick people can receive medical care without improper interference or attack.
What is the name of the Pumpkin King in The Nightmare Before Christmas?
Jack Skellington