Preventive Health Care and First Aid Quiz 2

___ beds should be sturdy and equipped with a ladder and a guardrail.

Bunk

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

a responsible adult is supervising

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

ashtray

Where is the safest place to operate a hair dryer?

away from water

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

Before using the lawn mower or other power equipment:

clear the yard of people and pets

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

closed

Floors and walkways should be kept free of ___.

clutter

Eye protection should be worn when:

cutting grass working with wood or metal working with harsh chemicals

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

falling

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

fireplace

Treat all guns as if they are ___.

loaded

To prevent accidental overdose, medications should be kept:

locked in a cabinet out of reach of children

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

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

stairways

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

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

true

Cabinets containing ___ should be kept locked at all times.

weapons

When trimming plants and vines:

wear gloves

Weed killers and rodent poisons should not be used:

where pets and young children play