preventative health care and first aid

Why is safety important?

It frees us from the threat of accidents.

When eating, children should:

always use dull-edged utensils

_______are expected to follow the same rules of traffic as car and truck drivers.

bicyclists

Before the car starts, the driver and all the passengers should always:

buckle and adjust their seatbelts

A(n) ______ plan is important to have in place in case a fire occurs in the home.

evacuation

Accidents are not preventable in the home.

false

This lesson teaches that you should never light a fire in the _____ with gasoline or other flammable chemicals.

fireplace

When evacuating a burning building, do not open doors that are _______ and stay _________ .

hot low to the floor

All spills should be cleaned up __________.

immediately

The __________ is the most hazardous room in the home because it contains many potentially dangerous appliances and objects.

kitchen

To prevent burglaries, your house door should remain ____ at all times.

locked

________- are not preventable, but you can prepare for the dangerous situations that they might cause.

natural calamities

It is important never to leave young children unattended near water because they can drown in as little as _________ of water.

one inch

Keep detergents and household cleaners away from:

open flames

Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?

out of reach of children in a locked cabinet

Garage door sensors should be tested:

periodically

______________ should be displayed out of the reach of small children and pets.

plants and flowers

The practice of personal safety begins with being aware of _______ dangers.

potential

Do not enter a _______ place alone.

secluded

in order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:

should be watched carefully

Direct contact with an electrical current can seriously injure or kill you.

true

To avoid food poisoning, perishable items should not be stored in the refrigerator for more than ________days.

4-5 days

Which measure is important to keep children from reaching pots?

Do not allow the handles of pots to stick out over the edge of the stove.

Select all of the following statements that are true about small kitchen appliances.

They should be kept away from the edge of the counter. The manufacturer's directions for use should be followed. They should be turned off and unplugged when not in use.

How is our personal safety related to the safety of others?

When one person acts in an unsafe manner, others can easily be injured as well.

When riding a bicycle, wear:

a helmet

Children should be allowed to play in a pool only when:

a responsible adult is supervising

Replace a fuse _______ correcting the source of the overload.

after

Principles of defensive driving include:

allowing yourself time and space to react to the actions of other drivers

Never tell someone that you are home ________.

alone

Smokers should always deposit ash in a(n) ______.

ashtray

Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?

away from water

To prevent the spread of flames caused by a grease spill on the stove or in the oven, use a fire extinguisher or throw ______ on the fire source.

baking soda

Ask or check to see who is knocking _____ opening the door to your house.

before

To prevent getting a shock, it is important to turn off an electrical switch ________ changing a light bulb.

before

You should never re-enter a burning building for:

belongings animals people

Beds should be covered with fire retardant ______.

blankets

Small children should travel in a car:

buckled into a properly fitted car seat in the back seat

________beds should be sturdy and equipped with a ladder and a guardrail.

bunk

The garage should be kept well ventilated in order to guard against:

carbon monoxide poisoning

Most accidents occur when people behave ______

carelessly

Overloading an electrical socket could:

cause a fuse to blow

Display keepsakes out of the reach of _________ and away from the edge of a shelf.

children

Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:

clear the yard of people and pets

Keeping window shades _____ will conceal valuables from potential thieves.

closed

When using the fireplace, never leave the room unless the screen is ________.

closed

Floors and walkways should be kept free of __________.

clutter

The first step in the prevention of accidents is to _______- the risks that are involved.

consider

Never walk alone in the _____-.

dark

To prevent cuts, the sharp edges of knives and scissors should always be:

directed away from the body

As a safety precaution, do not talk or laugh while you are _________.

eating

Bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent:

falling

Sticking your fingers into a wall socket will not bring you into direct contact with an electrical current.

false

Tools can be used safely for jobs that they were not designed to do.

false

Never use ________ electrical equipment.

faulty

Rooms containing heat sources or flammable materials, such as the kitchen, living room, and garage, should be particularly equipped with a(n):

fire extinguisher

Every kitchen should be equipped with a:

fire extinguisher smoke detector

Cigarettes should be smoked outside and away from all _____________ substances.

flammable

To avoid theft, carry your wallet in a _________ pocket.

front

Cribs and baby beds should be well-padded and equipped with sturdy _________.

guardrails

____________ floors should be covered with non-slip rugs.

hardwood

Where should flammable materials be stored?

in a fireproof container

Treat all guns as if they are __________.

loaded

While driving, car doors should remain ________

locked

To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept:

locked in a cabinet out of reach of children

Purses that are held _____ are easy targets for thieves.

loosely

There are ____ ways to prevent accidental injuries in the home

many

Which of the following components should a fire escape plan include?

multiple escape routes from every room a safe meeting place away from the house periodic practice

To make your home a safe environment, _______ measures need to be taken on a moment-by moment basis.

preventative

If you are suddenly caught driving in a massive downpour, you should:

pull over to the side of the road until the storm passes

All walkways should be lit well enough to _____.

read

Torn or loose carpets should be __________.

replaced

The second step in preventing accidents is ____ behavior.

responsible

Responsible behavior should be based on _____ and motivated by a will to ________ injury to self and others.

rules of safety prevent

________ is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

safety

Space heaters:

should not be left unattended should be kept away from walkways can be a fire hazard

__________ function as an early warning system, notifying you that smoke is in the air.

smoke detectors

What is the main cause of house fires?

smoking

All ______ should have sturdy handrails.

stairways

All _______ should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface.

steps

Select the THREE steps you should take if your clothes catch on fire.

stop drop roll

Overexposure to the sun's rays can be prevented with the use of:

sunscreen

Insect nests should be removed with care so as to not cause:

swarming and attacks

Stray animals should be avoided because:

they could bite and give you rabies

Never get behind the wheel of a car if you are:

tired taking drugs that make you sleepy sick

Children should never be left alone in a bathtub or near a toilet.

true

If lightning strikes your house, it could cause damage to appliances that are plugged into a socket.

true

If not properly ventilated, electrical appliances could catch fire.

true

It is not safe to leave tools out and workbenches cluttered with nails and tools.

true

To prevent infants and young children from choking, cut their food into pieces that can be easily swallowed.

true

Using electrical tools while your hands are wet could cause you to be electrocuted.

true

An accident is a(n) ______ event that usually results in injury or loss.

unexpected

When trimming plants and vines:

wear gloves

Laws regulating speed, traffic flow, and seat belt use:

were established for your safety

When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?

when it is turned off and cooled down

Weed killers and rodent poisons should not be used:

where pets and young children play

In case of a fire, bedroom ______ should be readily accessible.

windows

Eye protection should be worn when:

working with wood or metal working with harsh chemicals cutting grass

if you are attacked, ____-.

yell for help