Safety and Injury Prevention

Falls, Fires, Electrocution and Poisoning are four of the most common accidents that occur in homes.

• True

• False

Fire drills are an example of an evacuation drill.

• True

• False

________________ is emergency medical care for someone who has been hurt or who is sick.

• Violence

• Accident

• First Aid

• Aggression

The most severe type of burn is ____________.

• First-Degree

• Second-Degree

• Third-Degree

• None of the above

Working smoke detectors are important for early detection of a fire.

• True

• False

Fire evacuation plans should include...

• two ways out of every room.

• a meeting place.

• a discussion with all household members.

• All of the above.

Using crosswalks, facing traffic while walking, and paying attention to surroundings can all keep you safe while walking.

• True

• False

For the best protection, anyone under the age of 12 should ride in the backseat of a vehicle.

• True

• False

Hypothermia and frostbite are dangers of a cold weather day.

• True

• False

A family emergency kit should include: magazines, toys, hair products, make-up, candy, and soda.

• True

• False