(4.5) Quiz 1: Home and Safety Issues

When eating, children should:

Always use dull-edged utensils

Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?

Away from water

Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:

Clear the yard of people and pets

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

Directed away from the body

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.

The second step in the prevention of accidents

Responsible behavior

The basis for responsible behavior

Rules of safety

The freedom from the occurrence of accidents

Safety

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

True

When trimming plants and vines:

Wear gloves

When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?

When it is turned off and cooled down

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

closed

Eye protection should be worn when:

- cutting grass - working with wood or metal - working with harsh chemicals

Every kitchen should be equipped with a:

- fire extinguisher - telephone - smoke detector

To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept:

- locked in a cabinet - out of reach of children

Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?

- out of reach of children - in a locked cabinet

Space heaters:

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

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

4-5

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

A responsible adult is supervising

An unplanned event that usually results in injury or loss

Accident

_________ 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

The first step in the prevention of accidents

Careful consideration

The type of behavior that can lead to accidents

Careless

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

Falling

It is safe to leave tools and workbenches cluttered with nails and tools.

False

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

False

Where should flammable materials be stored?

In a fireproof container

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

Sunscreen

Stray animals should be avoided because:

They could bite and give you rabies

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

True

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.

Weed killers and rodent poisons should not be used:

Where pets and young children play

When smoking, always deposit ash in a(n) __________.

ashtray

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

To prevent falls in the middle of the night, all _______ should have a light or light switch within reach.

beds

Beds should be covered with fire retardant _________.

blankets

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

children

Floors and walkways should be kept free of _________.

clutter

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

eating

Never light a fire in the _________ with gasoline or other flammable chemicals.

fireplace

Treat all guns as if they are ________.

loaded

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

one inch

Torn or loose carpets should be __________.

replaced

In order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:

should be watched carefully

All ________ should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface and equipped with sturdy handrails.

stairways

Cabinets containing _________ should be kept locked at all times.

weapons