Combo with "Quiz 1" and 2 others

Shock

A life threatening condition that reduces blood flow to major organs is known as:

Near every phone in the house

A list of emergency care numbers should be kept where?

False

Accidents are not preventable in the home. True/False

False

According to the Good Samaritan laws, if you are a witness to an accident, you are not legally obligated to alert emergency medical professionals. True/False

Immediately

All spills should be cleaned up_____.

Read

All walkways should be lit well enough to_____.

Steps

All____should be carpeted or covered with a non-slip surface.

Stairways

All____should have sturdy handrails.

Unexpected

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

Avulsion

An amputation is categorized as a(n):

Eating

As a safety precaution, do not talk or laugh while you are_____

Falling

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

Blankets

Beds should be covered with fire retardant____

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:

--True

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

1. Check the scene for hazardous conditions. 3. Call EMS with information about the accident 2.Check the status of the victim( whether conscious or unconscious) 4.Administer first aid

Click on the boxes to indicate the sequence of steps you should take upon arriving at the scene of an accident: First____ Second____ Third____ Fourth____

Guardrails

Cribs and baby beds should be well-padded and equipped with sturdy____

Children

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

Fire extinguisher; and a smoke detector

Every kitchen should be equipped with a:

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

Eye protection should be worn when:

Clutter

Floors and walkways should be kept free of_____.

Periodically

Garage door sensors should be tested:

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

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

Give him a blanket

If a shock victim is feeling cold, what is the best thing to do for him?

You must alert emergency medical professionals

If a victim needs advanced medical aid that you are not qualified to perform:

Apply direct pressure to the wound with a bandage or towel

If you are at the scene of an accident and someone is suffering from severe bleeding, what should you do after calling EMS?

Windows

In case of a fire, bedroom____should be readily accessible.

False

In order to keep a victim of severe internal bleeding from going into shock, keep him moving until EMS arrives.

Place it in a bucket of ice

In order to preserve an amputated body part, you should:

Should be watched carefully

In order to prevent accidental spillage, pots and pans:

-chest and throat pain and evidence of an overdose -vomiting blood and a spilled bottle of drain cleaner -irregular breathing, severe abdominal cramps, and a partially eaten meal *all of the above *

In which of the following accident situations would you call both EMS and the Poison Control Center?

loss of consciousness

In which of the following situations should you alert EMS?

Swarming and attacks

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

One inch

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

in a life-threatening situation

It is legal to move the victim if he is:

True

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

False

Many deaths caused by accidental injuries cannot be prevented. True/False

Carelessly

Most accidents occur when people behave_____.

True

Once you begin to administer aid, you cannot leave the victim under any circumstances, unless your life is threatened

Sunscreen

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

-your name -how the victim is being helped -who is involved in the emergency -what happened -where is the emergency located

Place a check next to the pertinent information about an accident that will need to be given to an EMS dispatcher.

Rules of safety; prevent

Responsible behavior should be based on_______and motivated by a will to______injury to self and others.

-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.

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

Ashtray

Smokers should always deposit ash in a(n)_____

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

Space heaters:

They could bite you and give you rabies

Stray animals should be avoided because:

Consider

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

Carbon monoxide poisoning

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

The witness to an accident

The initial link in the system of emergency resources known as EMS is:

Stop the bleeding

The main objective in caring for a cut is to:

First Aid

The quick and ready administration of basic medical help given to victims until emergency medical care can be given is known as:

Responsible

The second step in preventing accidents is______ behavior.

Kitchen

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

Few

There are ____ ways to prevent accidental injuries in the home

Fireplace

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

4-5

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

False

To care for minor external bleeding, clean the wound with soap and water before the bleeding has stopped.

Preventative

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

-locked in a cabinet -out of reach of children

To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept:

directed away from the body

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

Beds

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

True

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

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.

False

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

Replaced

Torn or loose carpets should be____

Loaded

Treat all guns as if they are____

False

Victims who are bleeding do not need special treatment.

Where pets and young children play

Weed killers and rodent poisons should not be used____

-leave the victim in the position that you found them -stay calm -wear rubber gloves *all of the above*

What is the most important thing to do in an emergency?

Give 5 back blows and 5 abdominal thrust

What should you do if a person is choking, but is not able to speak, breathe, or cough?

Have him cough forcefully

What should you do if a person is choking, but is still able to speak or breathe?

begin chest compressions

What should you do if a person is unconscious and not breathing?

Always use dull-edged utensils.

When eating, children should:

When it is turned off and cooled down

When is the best time to clean lawn equipment?

Follow appropriate procedures

When responding to an emergency, you should:

Wear gloves

When trimming plants and vines:

Closed

When using the fireplace, never leave the room unless the screen is______

Away from water

Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?

In a fireproof container

Where should flammable materials be stored?

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

Which measure is important to keep children from reaching pots?

elevating his feet

Which of the following actions will help a shock victim's circulation?

-Out of reach of children -in a locked cabinet

Which of the following are safe places to store poisons?

Severe wound minor cut

Which of the following injuries can be treated by applying direct pressure with a bandage or towel?

Breathlessness

Which of the following injuries is the most severe?

dismemberment

Which of the following injuries will usually cause someone to go into shock?

-They provide legal protection for rescuers. -They provide legal protection for victims. -They are meant to encourage responsible people to offer aid to accident victims.

Which of the following statements are true of the Good Samaritan laws?

-to protect yourself and the victim from the spread of infectious diseases -to keep blood or other fluids from getting on your face or hands

Why is it important to wear rubber gloves or a plastic face mask?

the victim is conscious the victim is unconscious the victim is a child the victim is mentally handicapped all of the above

You must ask the victim permission to administer first aid if:

Abrasions

_____are caused by a scraping away of the skin's surface and are susceptible to infection.

Safety

_____is the freedom from the occurrence of accidents.

Plants and flowers

_____should be displayed out of the reach of small children and pets.

Natural Calamities

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

Bunk

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

Hardwood

____floors should be covered with non-slip rugs.

Stroke

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

Heart attack symptoms

nausea, persistent chest pain, and irregular pulse rate

Stroke symptoms

slurred speech, confusion, and numbness

Cardiac arrest

the cessation of the pumping of the heart

Heart attack

the death of part of the heart muscle