High School Health: Unit 4

buckle and adjust their seatbelts

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

Clear the yard of people and pets

Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:

a responsible adult is supervising

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

Gradually

Covering the victim with a blanket and putting on warm dry clothes will help a victim of hypothermia to warm up ________.

First aid is the quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given.

Define First Aid

electrical appliances

Do not use or touch _______ during an electrical storm.

Evacuate

During a fire, it is important to know how to _____ a burning building

Unexpected

From a human perspective, an accident is a(n) _________________ event that usually results in injury or loss.

If we are being reckless or careless, then we're endangering the safety of others.

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

Lie

If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm, __________ on the ground away from water.

Loss of consciousness

In which of the following situations should you alert EMS? minor cut headache coughing loss of consciousness

Medication

Keep all __________ out of the reach of children.

Open Flames

Keep detergents and household cleaners away from .

Before

Map out a plan of evacuation _______ floods or hurricanes occur.

carelessly

Most accidents occur when people behave _____.

1. Tired 2. Taking drugs that make you sleepy 3. Sick

Never get behind the wheel of a car if you are any of these three things:

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

Principles of defensive driving include:

fire extinguisher

Rooms containing heat sources or flammable materials, such as the kitchen, living room, and garage, should particularly be equipped with a _________.

White or grayish skin, Blisters, and Numbness.

Signs of moderate to severe frostbite include:

There is smoke in the air

Smoke detectors function as an early warning system, notifying you that

Kitchen

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

consider

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

Stay calm

The most important thing to do in an emergency is what?

Heat stroke

The signs of _______ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.

heat exhaustion

The signs of _______ might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.

Baking Soda

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.

Loaded

Treat all guns as if they are ______.

False

True or False The Good Samaritan laws are meant to discourage bystanders from helping accident victims.

False

True or False: Bathtubs and shower stalls should be equipped with a grab bar and a rubber mat to help prevent drowning.

True

True or False: Using electrical tools while your hands are wet could cause you to be electrocuted.

True

True or False: A toddler can drown in a few inches of water.

False

True or False: According to the Good Samaritan laws, you may administer aid without a consious victim's permission.

True

True or False: As a witness to an accident, you are the initial link in the system of emergency resources known as EMS.

True

True or False: Every kitchen should be equipped with a fire extinguisher and smoke detector.

True

True or False: Flammable materials should not be stored near extreme heat or engines that create sparks.

False

True or False: If you cannot stop a severe wound from bleeding before EMS arrives, the best care to give is to wash the wound with soap and water.

True

True or False: It is not safe to stay in the water when weather patterns are changing.

False

True or False: It is safe to operate a hair dryer while in the bathtub.

False

True or False: The safest way to test for strong currents is to swim as far as you can from shore until the water pulls you along.

False

True or False: To care for a minor cut, clean the wound with soap and water before the bleeding has stopped.

True

True or False: To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept locked in a cabinet out of the reach of children.

False

True or False: To prevent drowning, always swim alone.

True

True or False: You must learn to be responsible around water in order to maintain safety.

Weather reveals how incredible God's creation is, and also how powerful He is.

What does weather reveal about God?

If we ensure that we are using safety precautions, then we aren't taking God's love for granted.

What is a Biblical perspective of safety?

Do not seek shelter in a room with a wall on the perimeter of the house or a room that has windows.

What places should you avoid when seeking shelter from a tornado?

Do not open

When evacuating a burning building, _______ doors that are hot and stay low to the floor.

Helmet

When riding a bicycle, wear a __________.

Minor

When treating ________ burns, run cool water over the burned area, pat dry, and then cover with a sterile bandage.

Seek protection in a basement or a room in the center of the first floor, preferably the bathroom.

Where should shelter from a tornado be sought?

A parent, sibling, friend, or stranger might desperately need your help someday.

Why is it important to know first aid?

Chemical

_________ burns should be flushed with cool water until EMS arrives.

Stroke

a sudden and temporary lack of blood flow to the brain caused by clot or blockage in an artery

Safety

is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

Heart attack

the death of part of the heart muscle