Health and Safety
What does CPR stand for?
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
you accidentally touch a hot pan and burn your hand. what's the proper first aid step?
run the burn under cool (not cold) water for at least 5-10 minutes. do not apply ice!!
who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara barton
true or false: you must be 18 years old to volunteer with the red cross
False
What is the medical symbol where there are two snakes around a rod and a set of wings?
rod of asclepius
what should you do if you see someone collapse and become unresponsive?
check for responsiveness and call 911
What's the best way to stop a nosebleed?
sit upright, lean forward, pinch soft part of nose
what year was the American Red Cross founded?
1881
Name one way red cross volunteers can help during blood drives
greet donors, hand out snacks, help organize donations
before founding the American Red Cross, what war did Clara Barton serve in as a nurse?
Civil War
what's the first step when using an AED?
turn it on and follow voice prompts
if you were to arrive at the scene of a car crash, what's the biggest thing you should not do?
do not move injured people unless they're in immediate danger
what does the red cross symbol represent?
neutrality and protection for medical personnel and victims of war
name one way red cross volunteers support communities during natural disasters
providing shelter, offering emotional support, distributing supplies
according to international law, what it is illegal to do with the red cross symbol?
use it for commericial or private purposes
what is the compression to breath ratio when doing adult CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
someone has a deep cut on their arm and it's bleeding heavily. what should you do?
apply firm and direct pressure with a clean cloth
the red cross operates under seven fundamental principles. name one
Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality
what red cross service provides emergency communication and support to members of the military and their families?
Service to the Armed Forces (SAF)
what is the universal blood donor type?
O negative
You see someone choking, but forcefully coughing. What should you do?
Encourage them to keep coughing;
-100 for Heimlich. You shouldn't perform heimlich unless they can't breathe, speak, or cough
a person near you is having an allergic reaction afetr eating peanuts. What should you first ask them?
if they have an epipen (auto-injector)
which international agreement inspired the creation of the red cross movement?
the geneva convention
Which red cross core value guides all volunteer work?
Humanity - serving others with compassion and neutrality, without discrimination
What is the primary function of platelets in our blood?
help with clotting and stop bleeding