1. What is Red Cross? Is it a government-owned and controlled corporation?

(10
points)
- The PNRC is independent of the government. Only six of the thirty
members of the PNRC Board of Governors are chosen by the President of
the Philippines, in accordance with the PNRC Charter as amended. As a
result, 24 members, or 4/5, of the PNRC Board of Governors are not
chosen by the President. The PNRC is independent of the government.
Only six of the thirty members of the PNRC Board of Governors are
chosen by the President of the Philippines, in accordance with the PNRC
Charter as amended. As a result, 24 members, or 4/5, of the PNRC Board
of Governors are not chosen by the President.
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2. What are the services provided by Red Cross? Is it exclusive only to encouraging
people to donate blood? (20 points)
- The Philippine Red Cross provides six main services:
Blood Services, Disaster Management Services, Security Services, Health
Services, Social Services, Youth Red Cross and Volunteer Services. They
all embody the fundamental principles of the international Red Cross and
Red Crescent Movement – humanity, impartiality, neutrality,
independence, voluntariness, solidarity and universality. These values
guide and inspire all Red Cross employees and volunteers, for whom
being a Red Cross is not only a philosophy but a way of life. Blood
transfusions are an integral part of health care. It saves millions of lives
each year in routine and emergency situations, enables increasingly
complex medical and surgical procedures, and dramatically improves
patient longevity and quality of life. with acute and chronic conditions.
Patients who require blood transfusions as part of their clinical
management have the right to expect that there will be enough blood
available to meet their needs and receive the safest blood possible. .
However, many patients continue to die or suffer needlessly because they
do not receive a safe blood transfusion. The timely availability of safe
blood and blood products is essential in all healthcare settings where
blood transfusions are performed, but in many developing and
transitioning countries there is a large gap between blood demand and
supply. 

3. Who are eligible to donate blood? (10 Points)

In general, you can donate blood if:

 You are at least 17 years old

 You weigh at least 100 pounds
 You are in good health (a mini physical exam will take place at the blood
donation location)
 It’s been at least eight weeks since your last blood donation.
 Usually, you cannot donate blood if:

 You had hepatitis when you were 11 years or older

 You have received a blood transfusion within the last year

 You are pregnant, or have been pregnant within the last six weeks

 You have gotten a tattoo within the last year

 You are participating in certain high-risk behaviors

If you decide to donate blood, you’ll find that the process is very simple. You’ll have your
basic information and a medical history taken, along with a mini physical exam to
measure your pulse, blood pressure and so on.

4. Can a senior citizen donate blood? (10 points)

- You must be at least 17 years old to donate blood to the General Blood
Service, or 16 years of age with parental/guardian consent, if state law
allows. There is no upper limit on the age to donate blood as long as you
are in good health, there are no restrictions or limits on your activities.