The Red Cross
First Aid
Basic First Aid
100

What are the 3 official Red Cross symbols?

Red cross

Red crescent

red crystal 

100

what do you use when you have asthma? 

An Inhaler

100

When checking for someone's breathing how long do you check it for?

5-10 seconds

200

What are 2 ways the Canadian Red Cross helps communities?

Red Cross helps through:

First Aid programs

swimming and water safety programs

disaster management 

respect education

community health and wellness

international operations 

200

After you inject the EpiPen, you should hold the EpiPen in the side of the thigh for how long?

up to 10 seconds

200

what are the 3 steps you should always follow when providing first aid?

Check (the scene and the person)

Call (for help/911)

Care (for the person)

300

Name 3 of the Red Cross Fundamental principles 

humanity

impartiality

neutrality

independence

voluntary service

unity

universality 

300

When treating a insect sting, when do you call 911?

if there are any signs of anaphylaxis 


300

Name 3 things that should go into a first aid kit

bandages

gauze

gloves

safety pins

alcohol wipes

scissors

tweezers

medical tape 

400

What does the fundamental principle universality mean?

it means that we respect nations, but our work knows no bounds

400

when checking the scene, what are the 7 things we should check for?

FIRE, WIRE, GLASS, GAS, DRUGS, THUGS, & BUGS

400
Check the person's ABCs is important. What does ABC stand for?

Airway

Breathing

Circulation