General Health
Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth and repair?
Protein
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The Skin
What is the first step in using an AED?
Turn it on
Name one type of work the Red Cross is known for.
Disaster relief, blood donations, health + safety training
What's something helpful you can give to a person who might be having a heart attack?
Aspirin
What is the main component of blood?
Plasma (55%)
What is the longest bone in the human body?
The femur
What is the rate for chest compressions per minute for any age?
100 compressions per minute
The Red Cross is one of the largest organizations collecting _____ donations.
Blood
What is frostbite?
a cold-related injury that occurs when skin and underlying tissues freeze
What is the average normal human body temperature?
37°C (98.6°F)
What fibrous tissue connects muscle to bone?
Tendons
How long should you check for breathing while performing CPR?
No longer than 10 seconds
How many blood donations are needed every day in the US?
Over 29,000
At what point is a fever considered dangerous in an adult?
103 F
Approximately when do babies get their first tooth?
6-12 months
Common in athletes, ACL surgery reconstructs or replaces a ligament located in what joint of the body?
Knee
The rescuers knows their rescue breaths are effective when what happens?
When the chest rises
How many countries have Red Cross organizations?
10
80
100
190
190
True of False. You need to tilt someone's head back to help them keep breathing.
True
How many times does the average person blink a day?
About 15,000 times
On average how many bones does an adult human have?
An adult human has between 206 and 213 bones.
Where should the hands be placed on the chest for adult CPR?
Hands should be placed on the lower half of breast bone
Which country is the headquarters of the International Red Cross located?
Switzerland
If you happen to lose a tooth and can't stick it back in the socket, you should immediately place it in _____.
milk