American Red Cross History
The symbol of the American Red Cross
A red cross on a white background.
Safety item kept in your home in case of emergencies
An emergency kit.
The principle that provides help for free, without expecting anything in return.
This item is essential for cleaning cuts and scrapes.
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
The way Red Cross provides safety during emergencies
Humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
A baasic item you should include in a Red Cross emergency kit
Bottled water or non-perishable food.
The principle that states there should only one Red Cross organization in each country.
Unity
Item helps clean wounds.
Sterile gauze
Purpose of CPR
To restore breathing and circulation in someone who has stopped breathing.
The mission statement
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in emergencies.
Type of training that teaches you how to respond to emergencies including first aid
Red Cross training or first aid training.
The principle that allows the Red Cross to assist all sides in a conflict.
Neutrality
You should always have this in your kit to stop/prevent bleeding.
Bandage
Number of cycles of CPR you should perform before using an AED
5 cycles
Major disaster that occurred in 1960
The San Francisco earthquake.
What the Red Cross does during natural disasters to provide safety
Provides food, shelter, and medical care.
The principle which emphasizes helping people in need, regardless of their background.
Humanity
A splint
By providing CPR, you help deliver oxygen to the body until this happens.
Cardiac arrest.
Red Cross seven fundamental principles
Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, or Universality.
The day supply of non-perishable food items to keep in an emergency kit for each person.
A three-day supply.
The principle that ensures the Red Cross operates independently of political influence.
Independence
Item helps someone who is choking.
Heimlich maneuver
Depth (inches) of chest compressions for adults during CPR.
2 inches