Unintentional Injuries

Unintentional injuries are ___________.

• unplanned

• purposeful

• intentional

• all of these

Which is NOT a way to prevent accidents?

• think before you act

• know your limits

• act on impulse

• use safety equipment

You can avoid heat related injuries by

• being sure to eat

• drinking plenty of water

• resting when needed

• all of the above

You should not call 911 unless

• you are bored

• it is an emergency

• you're mad at your parents

This is a result of touching a hot stove.

• a. sprain

• b. puncture

• c. burn

• d. fracture

Refers to injuries that are not inflicted purposely and that occur without intent of harm.

• a. Intentional Injuries

• b. Unintentional Injuries

6. Is an injury to the ligaments of a bone due to accidental tearing or overstretching.

• a. Fracture

• b. Dislocation

• c. Choking

• d. Sprain

8. Happens when air cannot get into the lungs because of water.

• a. Heat stroke

• b. Food poisoning

• c. Drowning

• d. Stroke

9. Results when a foreign object blocks the throat.

• a. Heart attack

• b. Heat stroke

• c. Stroke

• d. Choking

The number one cause of death among people 1-44 is:

• cancer
• heart disease
• unintentional injuries
• homicides