American Red Cross
What is a non-profit organization? (ill accept vague answers)
A legally recognized entity established for a public or social benefit rather than for generating profit.
How do you stabilize a fracture (or broken bone)?
Create a splint or sling
What is a oncologist?
A medical professional who diagnoses, treats, and manages cancer
What famous song is most commonly used as a guide to keep tempo when applying CPR?
"Staying Alive" by the Bees Gees
What came first the Chicken or the Egg?
The Egg (if you think otherwise you are wrong)
What are the core values of American Red Cross? Hint: There are 5 of them and they all start with C
Compassionate, Creative, Collaborative, Credible and Committed
What should you do before applying first aid in an emergency?
1. Assess the situation
2. Ensure your own and the patients safety
3. call 911
What is a Orthopedic Surgeon?
A surgeon that treats the musculoskeletal system, including bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.
How many compressions of CPR per minute are you suppossed to use?
When counting what is the first number that contains the letter a in its name?
1,000
What precentage of the nations blood is supplied by American Red Cross?
40% of the Nations blood
How do you stop severe bleeding in an emergency?
A tourniquet
- a device for stopping the flow of blood through a vein or artery, typically by compressing a limb with a cord or tight bandage
What is a neurologist?
A medical doctor specializing in diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
What is the oldest continuous sporting event in the US?
The Kentucky Derby
What year was American Red Cross founded?
The year 1881 by Clara Barton
Demonstrate the Heimlich maneuver on someone. Please dont hurt them just explain it
Make a fist with one hand and clasp your other hand tightly around it. Place the thumb side of your fist just below your ribcage and about two inches above your belly button (navel). Sharply and quickly thrust your hands inward and upward five times. Repeat this process until you free (dislodge) the object.
What is a radiologist?
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating injuries and diseases using medical imaging techniques like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, and ultrasound
How deep should compressions be in CPR?
2 inches
What two countries share the largest border?
The US and Canada
What is American Red Cross known for? (There are 5 things)
Disaster Relief, Blood donations, Training and certifications, supporting military families, International services
What does AED stand for?
An Automated External Defibrillator
- AED's are medical devices used to save a persons life during a sudden cardiac arrest
What is a Cytotechnologist?
A medical professional who examines human cells under a microscope to detect diseases like cancer
How many fingers should you use to give cpr to a baby and how deep should compressions be?
2 Fingers and 1 1/2 Inches
What is the quadratic formula?
x = [-b ± √(b² - 4ac)] / 2a