Adulting 101- Life Skills

Laundry

100

What can happen if you don't pre-sort laundry?

color transfer, snags, shrinkage and pilling

200

What kinds of fabrics are typically safe to wash with warm or hot water?

 cotton and polyester 

It is typically better to wash wool, flannel and denim in cold water

300

What should you do to remove a blood stain from clothes?

Soak in cold water. After soak, use Dawn dish soap to gently rub at the stain. Finally, launder.

400

What should you do to remove adhesive stains?

1. Apply ice or cold water to harden surface; scrape with a dull knife.
2. Saturate with prewash stain remover or cleaning fluid.
3. Rinse, then launder.

500

What should you do if you accidently shrunk your clothes?

1. Soak the item for 30 minutes in a mixture of lukewarm water and gentle shampoo or hair conditioner. 
2. Gently remove water from the clothing and lay flat on a towel.
3. Roll the towel, with the clothing inside, while patting it to remove excess water.
4. Lay clothing on a dry towel, carefully stretching it back to its original size and let dry.

Cooking

100

What tools ensure that amounts of food are exact in the recipe?

measuring cups and spoons

200

What does "tsp." mean?

teaspoon

300

What is a word that means to cut food into small pieces?

Dice

400

What is the last thing to check when done cooking?

making sure oven and stove tops are turned off

500

What does it mean to let cooked food touch where raw food has been?

Cross contamination

Tip: Do not place cooked meats and raw meats on the same shelf

Auto Maintenance

100

T or F- Most vehicle's use fuel most efficiently above 55 mph.

False- below 55 mph

200

What engine is more efficient? A) large engine B) engine that needs a tune-up C) warm engine D) cold engine

C-Warm Engine

300

If you drive mostly on short, local trips, or on dirt roads, you may need to? A) change the type of fuel used B) change the oil and oil filter more often than recommended C) change radiator coolant twice each year D) change spark plugs often

B- change the oil and oil filter more often than recommended

400

If you turn the ignition key while in neutral or park and there is no sound, it usually indicates what?

a dead battery

500

Approximately how often should you change your oil?

3,000/5,000/7,500-best to refer to owners manual

Healthcare

100

A United States federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010

Obamacare?

200

What is the average cost to taxpayers for an emergency room visit.?

$1,000

300

What is a specific fee you pay for each medical services?

co-payment

400

What is the amount you must pay each year before you plan starts to pay for covered medical expenses?

insurance deductible

500

This med is given by for reactions to bee stings, peanut allergies, or other allergens that cause anaphylaxis? 

(Bonus points if you can guess how much brand name and generic versions cost)

Epipen

Cost of Brand Name EpiPen: $650

Cost of Generic Version: $340

Money/Budgeting

100

What typically takes up MOST of an individual's budget?

Housing (rent, mortgage, etc.). 25% of a person's budget! 

200

State the difference between a credit card and a debit card.

Debit card - paid instantly 

Credit card - pay later, receive item immediately

300

Who is able to see your credit report?

Potential employers, landlords, insurance companies, credit card companies, banks.

400

List some protective features offered by debit card companies

Zero liability, fraud claims, right to dispute, communicate travel plans

500

List ways to improve your credit score

Complete applications accurately, be responsible with credit card use, pay full credit card balance, work with creditors, have a consistent work history, report lost or stolen credit cards ASAP!