Study for Health

What is the leading cause of accidental death for teens?

• Accidental Falls

• Motor Vehicle Accidents

• Diseases

• Accidental Poisonings

Which of the following is a true statement about the risks of house fires?

• Flammable materials should be kept away from portable heaters.

• Electrical cords should be run under carpets to prevent fire.

• Smoke detectors are effective only for kitchen fires.

• Oil and grease fires should be put out using tap water.

If a fire breaks out in your home, you should...

• call 911 immediately and then leave your home.

• feel if a door is hot before opening it.

• walk, not crawl, to get out of a smoke filled room.

• run if your clothes catch on fire.

Which of the following is NOT a common site for falls in the home?

• stairs

• bathroom

• kitchen

• bedroom

Accidental poisoning is a particular problem among...

• children between the ages of 6 and 10.

• children under the age of six.

• the elderly.

• teens.

Which of the following is an accurate statement about bicycle safety?

• Bicycle helmets are useful only in heavy traffic.

• Bicyclists should keep up with the speed of traffic.

• Bicyclists must follow the same traffic laws as cars.

• Bicyclists have the right of way over pedestrians.

What recommendation should you NOT follow during a flood?

• Do not try to drive through a flooded area.

• Do not return to your home until you are told it is safe.

• Drink only tap water.

• Disinfect anything that comes in contact with flood water.

Most tornadoes form when...

• cool sea air collides with cool, dry air from the north.

• cool, dry air from the north collides with hot, humid air from the south.

• there has been no rain for several months.

• dry desert air collides with thunderstorms.

To make sure that your smoke detectors are working, you should test them...

• once a week.

• once a month.

• once every six months.

• once a year.

Which of the following is an effective step for staying safe in case of a fire?

• If you're unable to get out of a room because of smoke or flames, open the door and wait for help.

• Try to find your pets before you leave a house on fire.

• Decide in advance with your family a place to meet outside in case there is ever a fire.

• Decide in advance what you would want to take with you in case of a fire.