Money Matters
Kitchen Confidence
Nurses Know Best
Brain Games
What Would You Do?
100

You get paid on Friday. This is the first bill you should think about paying

Housing or essential bill

100

  This is the temperature you should cook chicken to.

165

100

True of False

Antibiotics help the flu

False

100

This part of the body uses the most oxygen

Your brain

100

Your debit card is declined, but you're sure you have money in your account. What should you do first?


What is check your account balance or contact your bank before trying multiple transactions?

200

True or False. Buying a $4 energy drink every workday costs over $1,000 a year.

True. About $1040

200

This is how long cooked food can sit out

About 2 hours (1hour if hot outside)

200

The number of glasses of water should the average adult try to drink each day

Around 8 cups (about 64 oz), though individual needs vary.

200

This household appliance uses more electricity than almost any other.


 What is the clothes dryer? (Accept electric water heater or central AC if discussed—if you want only one answer, specify "appliance" vs. "system.")

200

Someone cuts their hand while cooking and is bleeding. This is what you do first.

Clean it, apply pressure, and keep it cool.

300

This is one way to save money at the grocery store

Buy store brands, shop sales, meal plan, compare unit prices, use frozen vegetables, etc.

300

You should wash raw chicken before cooking it.

True or False 

False

300

Which has more sodium? Ramen seasoning packet or one slice of frozen pizza

pizza

300

This is one healthy way to reduce stress.

Exercise, prayer, music, journaling, talking to someone, deep breathing, hobbies, walking.

300

You accidentally miss two days of blood pressure medication. What would you do?

 Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance rather than doubling the next dose.

400

DAILY DOUBLE

Three things that improve your credit score

  • Pay bills on time
  • Pay down credit card balances
  • Keep credit utilization low
  • Don't miss payments
  • Check your credit report for errors
400

This should fill half of your dinner plate

Vetgetables and Fruit

400

This is a reason to call 911

chest pain, trouble breathing, OD, seizure, unconsciousness, severe bleeding

400

This is the safest way to verify a bank is really contacting you after receiving a suspicious text.


What is call the bank using the number on your card or the official website?

400

You come home and smell natural gas in the house. What should you do first?

Answer: Leave the building immediately, warn others if it is safe to do so, and call 911 or the gas company from outside. Do not flip light switches or use anything that could create a spark.

500

A list of 8 things that cost money that come with car ownership 

  • Insurance
  • Gas
  • Oil changes
  • Tires
  • Registration
  • License plates/tags
  • Driver's license
  • Repairs
  • Taxes/title fees
  • Car payment (if financed)
500

8 safety issues in this photo

  • Raw chicken on a cutting board.
  • Fresh salad or vegetables on the same cutting board.
  • Raw chicken juices dripping onto the counter.
  • Knife laying on the edge of the counter.
  • Pet (dog or cat) on the counter.
  • Pan handle sticking out over the edge of the stove.
  • Pot boiling with the handle facing outward.
  • Dish towel laying on a hot burner.
  • Refrigerator door left open.
  • Raw chicken thawing in the sink full of warm water.
  • Cleaning chemicals stored next to food.
  • Eggs cracked on the counter with shells mixed into the prep area.
500

DAILY DOUBLE

These items could contain the same ingredients and cause an accidental overdose

Primary Answer: Acetaminophen (the biggest overdose risk)

These all contain acetaminophen:

  • ✅ Acetaminophen 500 mg (pain reliever)
  • ✅ Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe
  • ✅ NyQuil Cold & Flu
  • ✅ Mucinex FAST-MAX Cold, Flu & Sore Throat

Teaching point: If someone took all four, they could easily exceed the recommended daily maximum of acetaminophen, increasing the risk of serious liver injury.

🏆 Dextromethorphan (cough suppressant)

These commonly contain dextromethorphan (DM):

  • ✅ NyQuil Cold & Flu
  • ✅ Tussin DM
  • ✅ Mucinex FAST-MAX Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
  • ✅ Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe

Teaching point: Taking multiple DM products can lead to excessive drowsiness, confusion, dizziness, and in high doses, toxicity.

🏆 Guaifenesin (expectorant)

These commonly contain guaifenesin:

  • ✅ Mucinex FAST-MAX Cold, Flu & Sore Throat
  • ✅ Tussin DM
  • ✅ Tylenol Cold + Flu Severe

Not usually dangerous by itself, but it shows why it's important to avoid taking multiple combination cold medicines without checking the labels.

500

DAILY DOUBLE

Name four documents every adult should know where to find within a few minutes.


 What are a driver's license, Social Security card, birth certificate, vehicle title/registration, insurance cards, passport (if applicable), and important medical information?

500

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