Practicing Safety
____________ often occur when people are careless or not paying attention.
What are hazards?
If a wound is bleeding, you should apply ___________.
What is pressure?
If you are first on an accident scene, you should make a ten- ___________ survey.
What is second?
A first aid kit should include ___________ bandages.
What is sterile?
Hurricanes, floods, tornados, wildfires, and earthquakes are all examples of ________ _________.
What are natural disasters?
Flammable materials should be ________ __________ _______ heat sources such as lamps and candles.
What is kept away from?
You should wear _________ ________ for sports such as skateboarding and bike riding.
What is safety gear?
A ________ is a wound in which skin has been rubbed away.
What is a scrape?
After you are out of a burning building, you may ____ ____________ to save your pets.
What is ask fire fighters?
Name at least four pieces of safety equipment skateboarders should wear, and explain how the equipment helps them.
What are: Skateboarders should wear helmets to protect their head. They should also wear wrist guards, elbow pads, and kneepads to prevent scratches and broken bones.
You can treat bruises with R.I.C.E. What do the letters in R.I.C.E. represent?
What is Rest, Ice, Compress, and Elevate?
A family escape plan should include a _________.
What is a meeting place?
You see think, black smoke and flames coming from your neighbor's house. It is early morning, and most of the people in the neighborhood are still asleep. It is a windy day, and the fire seems to be spreading to the house next door. Describe how you would communicate for help.
What is: Call 911, tell the operator what you see. Give them the addresses and names of the nearest cross streets. Tell the operator that it is black smoke and flames. While talking to the operator call out for help so that the people in the houses will be warned.
Name six things you might keep in an emergency supply kit. Name three that would be permanent and three that would need to be replaced every six months.
What are:
permanent - blankets, soap, matches, candles, flashlight, radio, money, and important papers.
Replaced - three days worth of drinking water, canned food, and extra batteries.
Name 5 steps in setting up a family escape plan in case of a fire in your home.
What is: 1) Draw a floor plan with exits, smoke alarms, and an outside meeting place. 2) Make sure all family members know the escape routes and sound of the smoke alarms. 3) Keep a whistle and a flashlight next to each bed. 4) Try out whistles to alert family members during a fire. 5) Practice the escape plan at least twice a year.