HH Hazards
What 2 kinds of fires you should never use water to extinguish?
electrical, flammable liquid (grease)
In warm weather, you do not need sufficient water before, during, and after physical activity?
False
3/4 of accidental deaths to cyclists involve injuries to the __________.
head
Many times a person who has experienced electric shock needs cpr, because __________.
their heart stops beating.
Pain receptors are the body's way of telling you that something might be wrong.
True
What is the leading cause of death in elderly?
falls
What is a serious reduction in your body's water content?
dehydration
Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death for which age group?
15 - 24
___________________ injuries are usually the result of carelessness or behavioral risks.
Recreational
body not perspiring, high fever, extreme fatigue, dizziness, constricted pupils, and flushed skin.
What procedure should you follow if your clothes catch on fire?
stop drop roll
Feeling cold, clammy & nauseated on a hot day may be signs of what condition?
heat exhaustion.
What are the 5 basic safety guidelines to apply no matter what sports or activities you are participating in?
Learn the necessary skills. Know your limitations for the activity. Use appropriate protective gear & well-maintained equipment.
The predicted survival time in cold (50 degrees) water with a PDF in the HELP position is ______ hours.
4
put out w a Type B Fire Extinguisher, cover the pan with a lid, smother the fire with salt or baking soda.
4th leading cause of accidental death in US?
drowning
What term describes a below-normal body temperature?
hypothermia
Which type of fire extinguisher would you use on ordinary combustibles like trash, woord, or paper?
True
What is the greatest threat to swimmers in the ocean?
rip current