International Services
What is the primary distinction between the Red Cross and the Red Crescent?
Red Cross is Christian service, while Red Crescent is Muslim dedication
Which group of people do the services to armed forces primarily cater to?
Veterans and/or their family
How long does it take to escape a home fire?
2 minutes
How often is blood needed
-approximately every two seconds a patient in the United States needs a blood transfusion.
What year was the Red Cross founded?
1881
Which set of rules aims to limit the effects of armed conflict on people and property?
International humanitarian law (IHL)
What are the criteria for a veteran?
Under United States law, a veteran is any person who served honorably on active duty in any of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force , Marine Corps, or Coast Guard)
The most common injuries seen during a disaster include?
Correct if one of the below: Bone, muscle, and joint injuries
How many blood donations does the red cross need every day
The Red Cross needs 14000 donations every day to maintain it.
Who founded the American Red Cross?
Clara barton
Which country played a key role in drafting the Geneva Conventions?
Switzerland
Why do veterans struggle with their mental health
Due to trauma (PTSD, depression)
Emergency action steps- the three basic steps you should take in any emergency.
Check - the scene and the person. Call- 911 or the local emergency number. Care - for the person.
What is the shelf life of blood
It is a perishable product with shelf life of 42 days
What does OSHA stand for?
Occupational Safety and Health Association
Under IHL, what are the protected groups that must not be targeted during armed conflict?
civilians, medical personnel, and wounded combatants
Approximately how many veterans and their families are helped each year by the Red Cross?
540,000
How many disaster does ARC respond to each year
Over 70,000 national disasters
Which blood type is known as the universal donor
O negative
Name three of the six services that the Red Cross offers
Health and Safety Services, Blood Services, Youth Services, International Services, Services to Military and Families, and Disaster Services.
According to IHL, this symbol identifies neutral medical personnel and humanitarian workers in armed conflicts.
Red Cross emblem
This program offers confidential services to all veterans, connecting them with local, state, and national resources.
Red Cross Veterans Assistance Program
Full form of DCA
Direct Client Assistance
What key function do platelets have?
Blood clotting
What was the type of disaster that the Red Cross first responded to?
Wildfires in michigan