Health and Safety Flashcards

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How do poisons enter the body?

A

ingestion, inhalation, dermal, ocular, parenteral

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What are the forms of poisons?

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solids, liquids, sprays, invisible gases

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What are the TYPES of poisons?

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Acute: Ingestions and suicide attempts
Chronic: Lead poisoning and daily exposure

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4
Q

Poison control center hotline

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1-800-222-1222

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5
Q

Rear-facing car seat

A

For less than 40 lbs
For less than 40 in
All infants and toddlers should ride rear-facing as long as possible

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Front-facing car seat

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For 20-80 lbs
For when the head is more than 1 in from the top
3 point straps

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Booster seat

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For more than 40 lbs
For more than 57 in
Used to protect children when they’re too short to ride safely

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Seat belt

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For 80 or more lbs
For 4’9” or more
Illegal in GA to ride shotgun until age 8

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Sanitizing

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designed to remove dirt and a small amount of bacteria

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10
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Disinfecting

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the process of eliminating germs from surfaces

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First aid

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immediate treatment given for injuries and illness

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