Accidental Injuries (2.1)
True or False:
Accidents are unavoidable
False
Accidents can be avoided by practicing safe behaviors and lowering risky behaviors
If you are on fire, you should...
STOP, DROP, and ROLL
Injury or death caused by electric shock is called...
Electrocution
True or False, why or why not?:
You always need to perform rescue breaths during CPR.
False
Hands-only CPR works just fine for cardiac arrest, and it's better than nothing
Can you take Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen (ibuprofen) together? Why or why not?
It depends. Just not too often since they both can damage the liver, poisoning the body.
What's one way you can prevent a fall before it happens?
Clean, non-slip, and railed stairways
Clean, uncluttered, and secure flooring
Using a non-slip mat and grab bars in bathtubs/showers.
Keeping sidewalks and patios in good condition, with no ice, leaves, toys, trash, etc.
What are 2 common causes of household fires?
Careless cooking
Smoking
Faulty/overloaded electrical wiring
Unsafe heaters
Improperly used fireplaces
Children
Improper storage of flammables
True or False, why or why not?:
A firearm and ammunition can safely be held in the same container.
FALSE
If someone gets into the container, they now have access to both the firearm and ammunition and can use them.
What should you do if you crack a rib during CPR. Why?
Keep going, it's better to break a rib than to lose a life
What's different about performing CPR on a child (1-8 years old) compared to an adult?
Use 1 hand only
Another term for accidents is...
Unintentional injuries
Where do 41% of home fires start?
The kitchen
If you ever fire a gun, what should you consider before firing?
What you would hit if you miss
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Why should you always treat a gun as though it is loaded, even if it looks empty?
A gun can still have a bullet inside the firing chamber, even without a magazine. It's also good safety.
What medication can you absolutely NOT take with Tylenol (acetaminophen)?
NyQuil (or DayQuil)
How often should you clean the lint catcher on a clothes dryer?
Before every load of laundry
You see someone passed out in a puddle next to an electrical pole. One of the wires on the pole is broken and in the puddle. What should you NOT do?
Do not try to touch them or enter the puddle.
Should you stop CPR if they feel and look dead?
No, they can still possibly be resuscitated. Do not stop CPR until medical professionals arrive.
The name of the law that protects you from getting sued while helping someone is called the...
Good Samaritan Law
What other cleaning supply should you NOT mix with bleach?
Ammonia
Name all four steps of using a fire extinguisher
Pull the pin
Aim the nozzle
Squeeze the handle
Sweep from side to side
Why do humans get electrocuted?
We have electricity inside us, our bodies conduct electricity very well
How many beats per minute (bpm) should you perform CPR at?
100 - 120 bpm
Why does Mr. Vasquez know so much about guns?
Video Games