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Emergency Situations
First Aid
Household Safety
Criminal Activity
Medication Safety
100
What is the number to the EMS?
911
100
What do you do if you get a cut? (provide at least 2 answers)
- Wash your hands. - Stop the bleeding by gently applying pressure using a sterile cloth. - Clean the wound - Apply antibiotic - Cover the wound with a band-aid - Change the band-aid at least once a day
100
Where should you keep your fire extinguisher? a.) Kitchen b.) Bathroom c.) Bedroom d.) Garage
a.) Kitchen
100
List 2 tips reduce your risk of becoming a prime victim of crime while walking.
- Stay in well lit areas - Stay in busy areas - Travel with a friend - Avoid distractions (i.e. texting on your phone)
100
True or False. It is ok to give your friends your prescription drugs if they are having the same symptoms as you because it was prescribed by a doctor so you know it's safe.
False - Prescription drugs are only safe to use at the dose they’ve been prescribed for YOU by a doctor who knows YOUR health history.
200
What should you do if you get an insect sting or bite? (List 2 things)
- Be aware of your allergies - watch for any signs of anaphylaxis - Remove the stinger if necessary - Wash the area with soap and water - Apply a cool compress - Apply a cream, gel or lotion to the injured area - Use OTC pain relievers or antihistamines
200
What do you do if you get a burn? (Multiple answers)
- Cool the burn to help soothe the pain. - Don't break small blisters. - Apply moisturizer, aloe vera lotion or gel, or low-dose hydrocortisone cream. - If needed, take an over-the-counter pain reliever - Consider a tetanus shot
200
Often, smoke detectors in homes are non-working due to a worn out battery. What percentage of homes have non-working alarms? a.) 15% b.) 65% c.) 85% d.) 25%
b.) 65%
200
Which of the follow is NOT a way to avoid criminal activity around the home. a.) Putting your name or address on key rings so if they are lost they can be returned b.) Lock all doors and windows c.) Keep bushes and shrubs well trimmed, especially around doors and windows d.) Leave a light on inside if you are going out of town
a.) Putting your name or address on key rings so if they
200
True or False. If you are feeling better, it is ok to stop taking your medication.
False - ALWAYS consult with your doctor before stopping ANY medication
300
What do you do if you think you have a broken bone? (3 options)
- Stop any bleeding - Immobilize the injured area - Apply ice packs to relieve swelling
300
What should NEVER be placed on a burn? a.)Aloe b) Water c) Cocoa butter d) Dry sterile dressing
c.) What is Cocoa Butter
300
List 2 of the 5 leading causes of unintentional home injuries.
- FALLS! - Poisoning - Fires/burns - Choking & suffocation - Drowning/submersion
300
What should you do if you are being robbed at gun or knife point? a.) Comply and give the robber your wallet, phone, etc. b.) Run away screaming at the top of your lungs c.) Run away in a zig zag formation d.) Fight back, you have a good chance of winning.
Comply and give the robber your wallet, phone, etc. (a)
300
Typically, what should you do if you miss a dose of medication?
Take the next dose as directed, DO NOT double up
400
If you find someone unconscious, what SHOULDN'T you do?
Move the person or leave the person alone
400
What position should you get into if you are feeling faint? (2 correct answers)
- Lie down - Sit with your head between your knees
400
What are some common causes of falls in the home? (List at least 2)
- Throw rugs - Cords - Bulky furniture - Clutter - No hand rails where necessary - Uneven ground
400
What do you do if there is an argument happening that you are not involved in? a.) Try to break it up b.) Leave the area c.) Voice your opinion on the matter
b.) Leave the area, a group makes a good target for violence.
400
What is the proper way to dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired medication? a.) Give them to friends b.) Flush it down the toilet or sink c.) Bring it to a drug take back program d.) Crush them up into kitty litter and put into a sealable bag and dispose of in a trash can e.) Both b & c f.) Both a & b g.) Both c & d
g.) Both c & d
500
What should you do if you suspect you have ingested a poisonous substance? a.) Wait for symptoms to appear, you don't want to get worked up over nothing b.) Try to make yourself vomit to get the poisoning out c.) Eat and drink to try to dilute the poisoning d.) Call the Poison Control Center or 911
d.) Call the Poison Control Center or 911
500
What is the universal sign for choking? a.) Pointing at your throat b.) Gasping for air c.) Hands clutched to the throat d.) Coughing
c.) Hands clutched to the throat
500
What should you do in the event of a kitchen fire?
What is cover the pot to deprive the fire of oxygen
500
What helps ease tensions that can otherwise lead to violence?
The vigilant use of common courtesy.
500
What is the proper storage for typical medications?
Keep the prescribed bottle in a cool, dry place.