Health and Safety Flashcards
How do poisons enter the body?
ingestion, inhalation, dermal, ocular, parenteral
What are the forms of poisons?
solids, liquids, sprays, invisible gases
What are the TYPES of poisons?
Acute: Ingestions and suicide attempts
Chronic: Lead poisoning and daily exposure
Poison control center hotline
1-800-222-1222
Rear-facing car seat
For less than 40 lbs
For less than 40 in
All infants and toddlers should ride rear-facing as long as possible
Front-facing car seat
For 20-80 lbs
For when the head is more than 1 in from the top
3 point straps
Booster seat
For more than 40 lbs
For more than 57 in
Used to protect children when they’re too short to ride safely
Seat belt
For 80 or more lbs
For 4’9” or more
Illegal in GA to ride shotgun until age 8
Sanitizing
designed to remove dirt and a small amount of bacteria
Disinfecting
the process of eliminating germs from surfaces
First aid
immediate treatment given for injuries and illness