Health Chapter 1 Study Guide

Which of the following is a way to prevent poisoning at home?

• Keep cleaning supplies out of reach of young children

• Throw away unused cleaning supplies

• Put cleaners in different containers

• Don't clearly label cleaning supplies

Which of the following is not a way in which you can get an electrical shock?

• Standing in water while plugging in an appliance

• Plugging in a worn out cord

• Making contact with a live wire

• Making sure cords are completely dry when plugging appliances in

Which of the following describes how to safely act in a fire?

• Checking a closed door's temperature at waist level

• Never going back inside a burning building

• Getting to the planning meeting place as soon as possible

• All are right

Which of the following would be a way to easily hurt yourself:

• Keeping the blades of sharp instrument pointed away from your body when you use it

• Reaching for something on a high shelf while you stand on a stack of books

• Wearing gloves and hard shoes while you work outside

• Wearing a seat belt in the car

What should you do if someone near you is receiving an electric shock?

• Pull him away quickly

• Turn off the appliance

• Have them lie flat on the floor

• Pull the plug or turn off the master switch

You should avoid strangers when:

• You are alone

• When your parents are home with you

• When your aunt introduces you to one

• When you are greeting new families at church

How often should you give your bicycle a safety check?

• When it looks like it's getting old

• once a week

• once a month

• once a year

When you are walking outside, you should:

• Walk on the right side of the street, going along with traffic

• Always look straight ahead when you cross a street

• Try not to breath

• Walk on the left side of the street, facing the traffic

You are planning on going swimming, you should NOT:

• Swim with a friend

• Check the water for submerged objects before getting in

• Swim alone

• Check the depth of the water before you dive in

What should you do if your clothing catches fire?

• Stop, drop, and roll

• Run, then drop, and roll

• Stop, drop, and pat the fire out

• Stop, yell for help, and roll