Basic First Aid
When treating a nosebleed you SHOULD
lean slightly forward and pinch your nose
The number one cause of death for teens is
accidents
Which disease kills most Americans
Heart Disease
If someone has a life-threatening or serious medical emergency, they should go to
Emergency Room
Approximately what percentage of food gets wasted in the US
40%
After stopping the bleeding, it is recommended that you clean a minor cut with
warm water and mild soap
Approximately what percentage of teen accidents involve a motor vehicle
75%
The average life expectancy in the US is approximately
78 years
A person who needs help with daily care, but not major medical care can stay in
an Assisted Living Facility
The majority of food waste ends up
in the landfills
Which is NOT recommended to do to lessen the pain of a minor burn?
apply ice
The most at risk drivers on the road are
teen boys
How well your body feels and functions determines your
biological age
Hospice cares for
the terminally ill
Food waste in landfills breaks down and releases
methane gas
A stretching or tearing of a muscle or tendon is called a
strain
What is a major risk factor for teen accidents
drinking and/or drugging drowsiness distracted driving
Cholesterol is considered to be "high" if the total number is above
200
Medicaid primarily helps people who
adults who can not afford to pay for health care
it is always unsafe to eat foods that have passed their "use by" date
false
The "R.I.C.E." treatment for strains and sprains stands for
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
The general rule for following distance is
3 seconds
Having blood pressure that is above 130/80 is referred to as
hypertension
The United States has Universal Health Care for all citizens.
False
Food waste is
a social and humanitarian concern an environmental concern a financial concern