8th Grade Unit 7 Review

Which term means to be aware that safety is important and to be careful to act in a safe manner?

• common sense
• hazard conscious
• accident conscious
• safety conscious

Which term describes a sequence of events that leads to an accidental injury?

• accident sequence
• accident chain
• accident reduction
• none of the above

Which of the following will NOT help to break an accident chain?

• Changing the situation.
• Practicing an unsafe habit.
• Changing an unsafe habit.
• Changing an unsafe action.

Which is an example of an unsafe habit that can lead to an accidental injury?

• Clearing a path.
• Setting an alarm to wake you up on time.
• Not watching where you are going.
• Planning ahead.

Which is defined as a potential source of danger?

• common sense precautions
• accidental injury
• hazard
• none of the above

In the event of a fire, what should you do first?

• Gather all your valuables.
• Call 911.
• Stop, drop, and roll.
• Leave the building quickly, if you can.

Which type of fire should never be put out with water?

• grease fire
• oil fire
• electrical fire
• all of the above

Which of the following sets of items is considered flammable?

• Water, juice, smoke
• Rags, old newspapers, paint
• Toaster, hair dryer, stove
• All of the above

Which is NOT a way to prevent accidental falls?

• Install gates at the top and bottom of staircases.
• Leave spills on the floor until they dry.
• Do not leave objects on the stairs.
• Use a non-skid mat on the bathtub or shower floor.

Which is an important rule to remember in order to prevent electric shock?

• Unplug appliances when not in use.
• Pull out an electrical plug by the plug itself, not the cord.
• Never use an electrical appliance near water.
• All of the above.