Fire & Burns
Which of the following is a safe practice for preventing burns in the kitchen?
a) Leaving cooking food unattended on the stove
b) Using towels or oven mitts with holes or tears
c) Keeping pot handles turned away from the stove edge
c) Keeping pot handles turned away from the stove edge
Are most fatal falls:
A. Off stairways
B. Off Ladders
C. On level surfaces
C. On level surfaces
We spend the majority of our time on level surfaces
Gloves, masks, and face shields are all examples of what?
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
What color is usually used to indicate "caution" or "warning"
Yellow
What should you do if you encounter a frayed electrical cord?
Replace it immediately with a new cord.
Do not continue to use it until it stops working or attempt to repair it with tape.
What are some ways to prevent falls in your home?
Remove tripping hazards, keep the house well lit, securing carpets and rugs, arrange furniture appropriately, etc.
What should you not do with cleaning products?
a)Have them clearly labeled
b)Put them in different containers such as soda bottles
c)Store them in high places out of reach of children
b)Put them in different containers such as soda bottles
What are some examples of when you should call 911?
When someone is unresponsive, when there is a serious injury such as uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, seizures
What is the correct way to lift heavy objects?
a) Bend your back while lifting
b) Use your leg muscles and keep your back straight
c) Twist your body while lifting
d) Lift with one hand only
b) use your leg muscles and keep your back straight
What’s the best place to install smoke detectors in one’s home?
In hallways near bedrooms
In what room do the most trips and falls happen?
Bathroom
True or False
It's okay to mix household cleaners together
False
What is the universal sign for choking?
The universal sign for choking is holding your hands to your throat
What does CPR stand for?
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
If oil in a pan flares up in flames:
a) Smother the fire, as with a pan cover
b) Rush the pan outdoors
c) Pour water on it
a) Smother the fire, as with a pan cover
What is one thing you can install in the bathroom to help prevent falls?
Grab bars
True or False
You should tell children that medicine is "candy"
False
If a person has a bleeding wound, what should you do?
a) Apply a tourniquet right away
b) Cover the wound with a clean cloth
c) Put continuous pressure on the wound with the palm of your hand
d) b and c
d) b & c
True or False
Always wash your cooking/cutting surfaces after handling raw meat before handling anything else
True
What is the recommended temperature for hot water heaters to prevent scalding?
a) 100°F
b) 120°F
c) 140°F
d) 160°F
b) 120°F
During what season do more falls occur?
Winter
If someone eats or drinks a toxic substance, which of these should you do?
a) Call the poison control center right away
b) Try to get them to throw up
c) Call their primary care physician
a) call the poison control center right away
In which cases should you call an ambulance instead of driving to the hospital ER?
a) The injury or condition is life-threatening
b) The injury or condition could become life-threatening on the way to the hospital
c) The route to the hospital is long or congested
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
True or False
If you start to feel better, it's okay for you to stop taking your medication
False
Always take medication as prescribed by your doctor