Preventive Health Care Quiz 4 ( 90.5% )
Shelter from a tornado should be sought:
in a basement
The best way to prevent boating accidents is to:
obey all the rules of boating
If someone is suffering from frostbite, submerge the affected area in ___ water until unfrozen; ___ the area.
warm do not rub
The safest way to test for strong currents is to:
watch the movement of a stick or a leaf on the water
Which of the following are ways to help a victim of hypothermia warm up gradually?
Cover the victim with a blanket. Put warm dry clothes on the victim. Give the victim warm liquids if he is conscious.
Click on the box to indicate the correct order of procedures to deal with a heat related illness.
First: Get the victim out of heat Second: Call EMS Third: Remove sweat-saturated clothing Fourth: Cover the victim in cool, damp sheets Fifth: Fan the victim's body
Do not use or touch ___ during an electrical storm.
electrical appliances
In the event of an emergency, your ___should be able to provide your family with enough food, water, and blankets for several days.
emergency supply kit
Diving into a shallow body of water is safe if you can't see the bottom.
false
Overexertion in extremely hot temperatures helps the body to cool itself.
false
To prevent drowning, always swim alone.
false
Signs of moderate to severe ___ include white or grayish skin, blisters, and numbness.
frostbite
The signs of ___ might include pale, moist skin, heavy sweating, and dizziness.
heat exhaustion
The signs of ___ include hot, flushed skin and diminished sweating.
heat stroke
The initial signs of ___ might include shivering, confusion, numbness, slow pulse, apathy, and loss of coordination.
hypothermia
Seek shelter ___ when lightning begins to strike.
in a building
Never seek shelter from a tornado:
in a mobile home
A life jacket is designed to:
keep your head above water
If no safe shelter is available during an electrical storm, ___ on the ground away from water.
lie
Wearing ___ clothes helps to reflect the sun's warming rays.
light colored
Children should only be allowed to play in a pool:
when a responsible adult is supervising
