HSC
The _____ bloodtype is the universal recipient
What is AB positive
What is the mission of the International Awareness Committee?
To educate our committee about international happenings and events beyond us
A Go-Kit should last for _____, and a Stay-at-Home Kit should last for _____.
at least 3 days; at least 2 weeks
What does ICRC stand for?
International Committee of the Red Cross
How many volunteer hours are required every quarter?
What is 6 hours?
Every _____, someone needs blood
What is two seconds
What is the International Humanitarian Law and who does it protect?
IHL is a set of rules that limit the effects of armed conflict and minimizes human suffering. It protects civilians, refugees, prisoners, and the wounded and sick
The correct procedure to follow in the event of a home fire is:
Cet out, stay out, and call for help
How many times has the ICRC won the Nobel Peace Prize?
bonus for saying years
3 times
won in 1917, 1944, and 1963
Aside from the 6 hours that are required, what are the other requirements to be an active member every quarter?
social hour + volunteer connection account + attending GMs
AED pads should be placed _____ on the victim’s body
What is the upper right chest and lower left chest?
What are the 4 components of IHL?
proportionality, distinction, necessity, and humanity
The 3 main components of water competency are _______.
water smarts, swimming skills, and heping others
What does the Red Cross install in homes for free?
smoke alarms
How many GMs do you have to attend every quarter to be an active member?
3 out of 5 GMs
A _______ device is essential for detecting the buildup of a invisible, odorless gas in a home
What is a carbon monoxide detector
What treaty forms the foundation of the IHL?
The Geneva Conventions
What is the leading cause of residential fire deaths in the U.S.?
Smoking materials
____ is the founder of the American Red Cross
Who is Clara Barton?
What is the 3 strike policy
1st strike - warning; 2nd strike - half a volunteer hour deducted; 3rd strike - value of hours missed
This is the BAC (blood alcohol content) in which you will become unconscious and death from alcohol poisoning is likely
What is 0.40?
Why is IHL applied in space?
IHL applies wherever there is armed conflict; the growing militarization of space raises concerns about potential conflicts even though space was supposed to remain peaceful → many satellites and space technologies serve both civilian and military purpose → need of IHL to minimize civilian suffering
What is the main difference between a Weather WATCH and a Weather WARNING?
A WATCH indicates that you should be ready to act fast in the event of a weather emergency that is highly likely to happen, however, a WARNING indicates that you need to take immediate action to avoid being caught up in a weather emergency that is occurring/beginning ot occur.
Name two of the seven Red Cross International Principles
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality
Who should you contact if you having issues with setting up a Volunteer Connections (VC) account or need to send in the screenshot of your VC account homepage?
The Secretary, Parbhjot Kaur