Red Cross History
Clara Barton
Name one essential item in an emergency kit
Water
What does CPR stand for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
What does IHL stand for
International Humanitarian Law
What symbol is commonly associated with the Red Cross
A red cross on a white background
What year was the American Red Cross founded
1881
What device alerts you about smoke inside a building
Smoke alarm
What number should you call in the United States for a life-threatening emergency
911
What are the four fundamental principles of the Red Cross?
Humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence
What is the Red Cross's sister emblem
Red Crescent
What major conflict inspired the creation of the international Red Cross movement
The Battle of Solferino
What does NOAA stand for
What does AED stand for
Automated External Defibrillator
Which international agreements establish important protections during armed conflict?
The Geneva Conventions
How many National Societies are part of the International Red Cross & Red Crescent Movement?
191
What international agreement established protections for wounded soldiers in 1864
The First Geneva Convention
What should you do when authorities issue an evacuation order
Follow the instructions and evacuate safely
What should you do if someone is unresponseive and not breathing normally
Call 911, get an AED, and begin CPR if trained or guided by emergency dispatch.
Who is protected under IHL?
Civilians, wounded and sick people, prisoners of war, and others protected by the law
What international organization coordinates disaster response among National Societies?
IFRC
What are the three components of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
ICRC, IFRC, National societies
What are the three basic steps of preparedness
Make a plan, build a kit, stay informed
What is the purpose of an AED
To analyze heart rhythm and deliver a shock when indicated
What is the principle of distinction?
Parties to a conflict must distinguish between civilians and combatants and between civilian objects and military objectives
What is the name of the organization that helps people affected by armed conflict and promotes IHL?
International Committee of the Red Cross