Health 84-97 Flashcards
the three most common causes of accidental injury / death
~ poisoning
~ motor vehicle crashes
~ falls
Should an appliance fall into a sink or tub of water, ____ the item before you retrieve it
unplug
true or false: you should not touch a victim being electrocuted who is still in contact with the power source
true
the leading cause of accidental death and injury among the elderly
falls
The easiest ways to avoid unnecessary injuries caused by falling are simply to _____ and _____
watch your step and keep everything in its place
true or false: you should always treat a gun as if it were loaded
true
true or false: it is okay if you keep your finger on the trigger before you are ready to shoot
false
true or false: you should always put water on a fire, no matter what type it is
false (electrical and grease fires both react with water and won’t be put out)
If your clothing should catch on fire, immediately ______
stop, drop, and roll
poisons one might eat or drink
ingested toxins
poisons one might breathe
inhaled toxins
poisons one might absorb
through the skin
absorbed toxins
Always wear _____ when handling poisonous chemicals
gloves
five basic safety guidelines
- Learn the necessary skills.
- Know your limitations and stay within your abilities.
- Know the safety rules for that activity.
- Prepare adequately for the activity.
- Use appropriate protective gear and well-maintained equipment
To avoid injury, you need to increase your flexibility by _______
warming up slowly, and stretching before exercising
a serious reduction in your body’s water content
dehydration
If you are exposed to excessive heat and dehydration over a long period of time, ____ may result
heat exhaustion
a life-threatening emergency that comes after heat exhaustion
heat stroke
For ____, drowning is second only to traffic accidents as a cause of accidental death
teens
two basic water safety rules:
- know how to swim
- use the buddy system - don’t swim alone
below normal body temperature
hypothermia
The greatest threat to swimmers in the ocean is the _____
rip current
a dangerous surface current formed when large quantities of water recede rapidly into the sea
rip current
Always go ______the first time into water that you have never been swimming in before
feet first
true or false: you should never swim out to rescue someone unless you have been trained in lifesaving
true
red, swollen, hot, itchy skin
dermatitis
