Dangerous Critters
In adults, a bite from this species of scorpion commonly found in Arizona can cause numbness, tingling, and vomiting.
What is the bark scorpion?
*Stings in adults typically cause pain from 24-48hrs. Symptoms include tingling, numbness, nausea, convulsion, or vomiting.
Children, elderly, or allergic reactions should seek emergency services.
How long does guacamole last in the refrigerator?
What is 1-2 days?
You'll know when it's gone bad when it has a substantial puddle of brown liquid and the layers below the surface have lost their vibrant green hue.
How often should you reapply sunscreen?
What is every 2 hrs?
Reapplying sunscreen is just as important as putting it on so reapply the same amoun tevery 2hrs, after swimming, towelling off, or sweating a great deal.
These are the three essential elements to having a fire?
What is fuel, heat, and oxygen?
All three elements must be present at the same time to have a fire. Once any one or more of the elements is removed, the fire will be extinguished.
True or False- Signs of dehydration include, dry skin, rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, feeling hungry?
What is false?
Feeling hungry is not a symptom, other symptoms may include, dark urine, feeling dizzy, sunken eyes, lack of energy, confusion, irritability, and fainting.
This species of toad, native to Arizona, excretes poison from glands right behind the eyes?
*Although not particularly harmful to humans, it can be deadly to your dog. Common symptoms include foaming at the mouth, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive drooling, and rapid breathing. If your dog encounters this critter, rinse out their mouth immediately and visit the Veterinarian promptly.
How long can a thawed turkey remain in the refrigerator before going bad?
What is 1-2 days?
If you are buying a fresh turkey be sure to purchase it only 1-2 days before cooking.
Allowing the meat to exceed this timeframe allows bacteria to grow.
True or False - SPF 60 give you 100 percent protection from the sun.
What is false?
An SPF 15 product blocks about 94% of UVB rays; an SPF 30 product blocks 97% of UVB rays; and an SPF 45 product blocks about 98% of rays. Sunscreens with higher SPF ratings block slightly more UVB rays, but none offers 100% protection.
The most common of the hazardous substances contained in smoke that is a product of combustion.
What is carbon monoxide?
Every year, 20,000 to 30,000 people in the United States are sickened by accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 500 people die, many in their own home.
What type of drink has the most dehydrating effect on your body?
What is alcohol?
Alcoholic beverages have the most dehydrating effect. Coffee and other caffeinated drinks do make you urinate more, but overall, they're hydrating because of their water content. Juices, sodas, and other sweet drinks also are hydrating. Water is usually a better choice for hydration because it doesn’t have extra calories.
In Arizona, the most common month to be bitten by a rattlesnake is?
*When the weather begins to cool humans and snakes begin to share mutual space.
What is the safe cooked internal temperature for poultry, including ground chicken and turkey?
What is 165F?
True or false - Everyone becomes more susceptible to skin cancer as they age.
What is true?
The good news is that there are skin cancer treatments available, and approximately 90% of all melanoma can be cured with early detection.
Smoke alarms should be replaced every ____
and tested every____.
What is replace every 10 years and tested every month?
Alarms should be replaced every 10 years or when the Test button fails. Alarms should be tested monthly to ensure that they are working properly.
The average person get this daily percentage of water from the food they eat.
What is 20%?
An apple is 65% water. Bananas are 70% water. Broccoli is about 90% water. Even foods that you might not think of as moist -- a slice of white bread is 40% water.
The probability of recovery is greater than 99% if the antivenin is received within _____ hour(s) of a rattlesnake bite.
What is 2 hours?
*Most deaths occur between 6 and 48 hours after the rattlesnake bite.
What are three symptoms of food poisoning?
What are stomach cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea?
Symptoms can appear a few hours or a day or two after you eat the food that caused the problem. Your symptoms usually pass in a few days or even in mere hours. But if your discomfort doesn’t go away, you may need to get checked and find out exactly what made you sick. You should also see a doctor if along with other symptoms you have high fever, blood in your stool, or feel dehydrated or unable to keep any food or liquid down.
Does 2 year old sunscreen retain its original strength?
What is True?
FDA requires all sunscreens retain their original strength for at least 3 years.
Electrical equipment fires (Computers & Generators) can be safely extinguished using this type of fire extinguisher?
What is a Class C extinguisher?
Class C extinguishers use Dry Powder and C02 in order to extinguish the fire by displacing the oxygen.
What are the three steps to managing extreme heat and avoiding dehydration?
What is Stay Cool, Stay Hydrated, and Stay informed?
Stay Cool - You should work to keep your body temperature cool to avoid any heat-related illness
Stay Hydrated - Remember you should be taking in more fluid than you are losing and you'll lose more in these hot months
Stay Informed - Staying up to date on forecasts, advisories, and symptoms of heat-related illnesses will help you plan your activities accordingly.
Black Widow antivenin is made from the blood of this animal?
What is a horse?
*Antivenin is only used in extreme cases. Most people typically need basic first aid (Clean the bite, apply cold compress, take Tylenol or Ibuprofen for local pain)
How long can cooked meat can sit at room temperature before going bad?
What is 2hrs?
Cooked food sitting at room temperature is in what the USDA calls the "Danger Zone," which is between 40°F and 140°F. In this range of temperatures, bacteria grows rapidly and the food can become unsafe to eat, so it should only be left out no more than two hours.
The ____________ is a simple measure of the intensity of the sun's Ultraviolet Radiation.
What is the UV Index?
The higher the index, the more careful you have to be when outdoors.
2 or less LOW
Wear sunglasses on bright days. In winter, reflection off snow can nearly double UV strength. If you burn easily, cover up and use 30+ SPF sunscreen.
3 - 5 MODERATE
Take precautions, such as covering up, if you will be outside. Stay in shade near midday when the sun is strongest.
6 - 7 HIGH
Apply a sunscreen with a SPF of at least 30. Wear a wide-brim hat, and sunglasses to protect your eyes.
8 - 10 VERY HIGH
Minimize sun exposure during midday hours, from 11 am to 3 pm. Protect yourself by liberally applying a sunscreen with 30+ SPF. Wear protective clothing and sunglasses.
11+ EXTREME
Try to avoid sun exposure from 11 am to 3 pm and be extra vigilant about wearing protective clothing and 30+ SPF sunscreen.
Dryer lint causes _____ percent of house fires.
What is 25%?
Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 14,630 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National Fire Protection Association. An accumulation of lint causes one out of four fires, which means that not cleaning your dryer is more of a threat than a mechanical or electrical malfunction.
Remove lint from the dryer’s lint screen every time you use your dryer. If you notice that your dryer takes longer to dry laundry than it used to, it’s a clue that there may be a blockage. Another clue: When you’re drying a load, head outside, and take a look at the dryer vent, if you have access to it. Do you see or feel exhaust air? If not, the vent or exhaust duct may be blocked with lint.
Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury. During heat stroke your body temperature rises to ____ degrees Fahrenheit or higher.
What is 104?
Heatstroke requires emergency treatment. Untreated heatstroke can quickly damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. The damage worsens the longer treatment is delayed, increasing your risk of serious complications or death.