Health - Test - Chapter 4

Poisons one might absorb through the skin

Define Absorbed Toxins

serious reduction in body's water content

Define Dehydration

condition where body's temperature is lower than normal

Define Hypothermia

Poisons one might eat or drink

Define Ingested Toxins

Poisons one might breathe

Define Inhaled Toxins

Personal Floating Devise

Define PFD

Personal Water Craft

Define PWC

Heat Escape Lessening Posture - cross legs at ankle - pull knees to the chest - hold our legs as close to your body as possible - head must be out of water - remain still (don't move)

Explain the HELP position.

- fill lungs with air and relax body - face is under water and arms are forward...arms and legs are limp - if need to breathe, exhale under water - arms pull down to lift face out of water to inhale air - return to position under water again once air has been taken in

Explain the Survival Float technique.

1. Watch your step 2. Keep everything in its place

How do you prevent falls

1. Swim parallel to the shoreline until you are out of the current. 2. Swim diagonally back to the shore to prevent returning to the current.

If you are ever caught in a rip current:

- a watch is you are looking for a tornado - a warning is that it is sighted and you are to take cover immediately

Know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning.

1. Warming up and stretching 2. Stopping if you feel pain 3. Taking time to cool down after an activity

Most sports injuries can be avoided by:

1. Designate a meeting place outside. 2. If you suspect a fire in your house, turn on your bedroom lights if possible. 3. Check your door with the back of your hand and feel for heat if you suspect a fire may be outside your door. 4. NEVER touch the metal doorknob. 5. DO NOT open a hot or warm door. 6. If your door is cool, open it cautiously and proceed safely to an exit. 7. If you are unable to open your door, find an alternate escape route. If one is not available, stay put, wait for rescue, and look for a means of signaling for help. 8. If you escape, NEVER go back inside a burning building. 9. If your clothing catches on fire, stop, drop, and roll.

Practice the following safety precautions and fire escape procedures:

PASS 1. Pull the ring pin 2. Aim at the base of the fire 3. Squeeze the handle 4. Spray from side the side

To use a fire extinguisher remember the acronym:

leading cause of accidental death in the United States.

Traffic accidents are the ______________________________.

1. Know how to swim 2. Never swim alone - Use the buddy system

Two basic water-safety rules:

1. Whistles 2. Gunshots 3. Mirror Flashes

What are the 3 most common emergency signals

read the label and be aware of how to treat any possible poisoning.

What do you do before using any sort of chemicals

close the bedroom doors before going to sleep.

What do you do to prevent the spread of fires in your house while you are sleeping

- one must unplug it BEFORE removing it from the water - if you cannot unplug the item, remove it from the water using a wooden stick or another long non-metal object.

What happens if an electronic item/appliance falls into water

"subdue" it. Earth is here for our benefit, and for our joy, but we are accountable to God to take care of this planet that He has blessed us with.

What is Man's God-given responsibility in relation to Earth

- tornado has been spotted - you must take cover immediately - cover your head and stay away from windows and doors

What is a Tornado Warning

- conditions are favorable (right) for a tornado - look for funnel clouds and be ready to take shelter - listen to the local radio or weather radio for information

What is a Tornado Watch

1. Use a Class B fire extinguisher 2. Cover the fire in salt or baking soda 3. Place a lid over the pot/pan 4. Smother the fire using a thick blanket

What is done to put out a grease fire, (use one of the following methods):

1. Never point the barrel of the gun at anything that you do not intend to kill. 2. Do not place your finger on the trigger until you are ready to fire. 3. Over 90% of deaths caused by fires or burns happen at home. 4. NEVER put water on a grease fire.

What is done when handling a firearm

Use common sense and evacuate as soon as you are warned (most flooding is predicted well in advance).

What is the best way to prepare for a flood

anchor down any valuables in your yard or outside your home, seal off doors, windows, or any other access to the outside of your home to prevent wind damage, and move yourself to a safe location away from any windows or areas with potential hazards.

What is the best way to prepare for a hurricane:

a fall

What is the leading cause of accidental death among the elderly.

911

What is the the nationwide emergency number

33%

What percentage of all fatal traffic accidents are alcohol related.

You should first try to clear any snow out and away from your exhaust pipe, then call/contact help.

What should you do if you are ever trapped in your car during a blizzard

find shelter from falling debris under a table, or another sturdy object. If you are outdoors during an earthquake, move away from any buildings, trees, or power lines, and get low to the ground.

What should you do if you are indoors during an earthquake

seek shelter immediately. If there is no shelter available to you, crouch down low to the ground in a low area, away from any tall or metal objects.

What should you do if you ever find yourself outside during a thunderstorm

1. Rattlesnake 2. Copperhead 3. Water Moccasin 4. Coral Snake

What venomous (poisonous) snakes found in North America:

2 seconds between you and the vehicle in front of you.

While driving, you should always leave at least