Life Skills
How many seconds should you wash your hands to ensure they are clean and that you have killed germs?
20 seconds
Ideally, when is the best time to floss?
A. Before Brushing
B. After Brushing
People often wonder should you floss before or after brushing? Flossing before brushing (A) will remove food, plaque, and saliva from the gum line and between the teeth. Then when brushing, these particles are removed. This also allows fluoride and toothpaste to get into those now-vacant areas where food was trapped.
How many digits are in a Social Security number?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 9
D. 12
C. 9
Which of the following items is safe to put in the microwave:
A. a pepper
B. Aluminum foil
C. Ceramic
D. Styrofoam plate
A. a pepper
Identify the safest and most efficient way to thaw frozen foods:
a. in the sink
b. slowly in the refrigerator
c. in direct sunlight
d. in cold water overnight
b. slowly in the refrigerator
After how many miles should you get your oil changed? (On average)
5,000
The first thing you should do to treat someone with an electrical injury is to ensure that the power is off.
A. True
B. False
A. True
When is election day in the United States?
A. First Monday in September
B. First Tuesday, after the first Monday, in November
C. November 1st
D. Second Tuesday in May
B. First Tuesday, after the first Monday, in November
Where can you find the switches that controls your electricity in your house?
A. In the ceiling
B. Behind the Toilet
C. Circuit Breaker Box
D. Under the Sink
C. Circuit Breaker Box
According to the American Dental Association, how often should you change your toothbrush?
A. Every Month
B. Every 3 Months
C. Every 6 Months
D. Once a year
B. Every 3 Months
How often should you change your bed sheets?
Every week, no longer than 2 weeks
Explain what the Heimlich maneuver is.
The Heimlich maneuver is a first aid method for choking. It can be used on adults and children but isn’t recommended for infants. The Heimlich maneuver is known as abdominal thrusts, because it involves thrusting into the abdominal area. It’s a quick life-saving method, but it should only be used on conscious people who can’t breathe on their own.
When are your taxes due every year?
April 15th unless it fall on a holiday or weekend.
Spraying a surface and immediately wiping it away will only do half a job. The majority of antibacterial cleaners are designed to be left on surfaces for about ________ seconds before wiping them off.
A. 15 seconds
B. 30-60 seconds
C. 1 and 1/2 minutes
D. 2 Minutes
B. 30-60 seconds
What percentage is the acceptable rate to tip a waitor/waitress?
A. 5%
B. 10%
C. 15%
D. 18%
C. 15%
When fixing a flat tire, should you loosen the lug nuts before or after you lift the car?
If your vehicle has a wheel cover (also known as a hubcap), pry it off. Then, secure the wrench onto a lug nut, and turn it counterclockwise to loosen it. Repeat this process with each lug nut, making sure each one is loose enough to turn by hand.
Which of these steps comes first when doing CPR:
A. Rescue Breaths
B. Chest Compressions
B. Chest Compressions
If you keep on top of your credit card payments, your credit score will be stellar. What's considered a good credit score?
300-450
400-600
700-850
900-1000
700-850
What is the purpose of the permanent press cycle on a washing machine?
A. to ensure white colors don't mix with bright colors
B. To wash at an ultra high temp to kill bacteria
C. To wash clothes to prevent wrinkles or to wash clothes that cannot be ironed
D. To wash heavily soiled clothes
C. To wash clothes to prevent wrinkles or to wash clothes that cannot be ironed
On a food label, what is percent of daily value?
A. general guide linking nutrients in one serving of food to your total daily intake
B. a suggestion of calorie intake per day
C. a recommendation of serving size based on a percentage
D. a guide to the nutrients of all the food in a container
A. general guide linking nutrients in one serving of food to your total daily intake
If your car's battery is dead, and you need to jump start your car, where does the red jumper cable go?
A. Negative Battery Terminal
B. Positive Battery Terminal
C. Engine
D. Tail pipe
B. Positive Battery Terminal
Connect Positive to Positive:
You get burned from touching the stove. What is the first thing you should to do treat the burn?
A. Put butter on it
B. Apply a bandage
C. Apply Lotion
D. Immerse in cool water, such as tap water
D. Immerse in cool water, such as tap water
Your first step is to cool the burn. Hold the area under cool (not cold) running water for about 10 minutes. If the burn is on the face, apply a cool, wet cloth until the pain eases. For a mouth burn from hot food or drink, put a piece of ice in the mouth for a few minutes.
Awesome, you have leftovers and won't have to cook tomorrow...but how long can you keep leftovers in the fridge?
1 Day
3-7 Days
10-14 Days
7-10 Days
3-7 Days
At what angle should your ladder lean against a wall to be able to safely climb it?
A. 45 degrees
B. 75 degrees
C. 90 degrees
D. 180 degrees
B. 75 degrees
The routing number on a check is:
A. an address of your financial institution
B. a number to your specific bank account
C. the number check you are using
D. your debit card number
A. an address of your financial institution