Ch4 - pp. 84-97

Question 1

Electrocution

Answer 1

Can be caused by having to may objects in one outlet, having a fried cord, not checking for these signs etc.

Question 2

Falls

Answer 2

The leading cause of accidental death in the elderly

Question 3

Firearms

Answer 3

Be careful where you point them, always use protection, never point a gun at someone!!!!

Question 4

Fires and Burns

Answer 4

The sixth leading cause of death in the world. 90% of these occur at home.

Question 5

Fire Precaution

Answer 5

Things to do to be prepared for a fire: have a meeting place for your family, keep flammable substances away from heat sources, etc.

Question 6

Stop, drop, and roll!!!

Answer 6

What to do if your clothes catch on fire.

Question 7

Ingested toxins

Answer 7

poisons one might eat or drink

Question 8

Inhaled toxins

Answer 8

poisons one might breathe

Question 9

Absorbed toxins

Answer 9

poisons one might absorb through the skin

Question 10

Self-protection

Answer 10

protecting yourself when you are alone or about

Question 11

Protecting others

Answer 11

Siblings, babysitting, and just in general

Question 12

Protection at work

Answer 12

What do you wear? Are you following the rules?

Question 13

Dehydration

Answer 13

A serious reduction in your bodies water content

Question 14

Heat exhaustion

Answer 14

If you are exposed to excessive heat and dehydration over a long period of time.

Question 15

Heat stroke

Answer 15

After heat exhaustion, this is a life threatening emergency

Question 16

Buddy system

Answer 16

Never go alone, always have a partner

Question 17

Hypothermia

Answer 17

below-normal body temperature

Question 18

PFD

Answer 18

Personal Flotation Device

Question 19

HELP position

Answer 19

Heat Escape Lessening Point - with a life jacket-

Question 20

Rip current

Answer 20

A dangerous surface current formed when large quantities of water recede rapidly into the sea.

Question 21

Boating

Answer 21

Wear a PFD, and if you boat have on hold onto the boat at all times. PWC

Question 22

Skating

Answer 22

Skateboards, inline skates, or roller skates; always wear proper protection!