Home Safety Quiz

What should you do if a stranger knocks on the door when you are home alone?

• Open the door to see what they want.

• Ignore the knock and do not open the door.

• Tell them through the door that your parents are busy and can't come to the door.

• Invite them in for a snack.

If you accidentally cut yourself and it's bleeding, what is the first thing you should do?

• Call a friend.

• Wash the wound with water.

• Put a bandage on it without cleaning it.

• Ignore it and hope it stops bleeding on its own.

Which of the following is NOT a reason to call 911?

• There's a fire in your house.

• You're feeling a little bored and want to chat.

• Someone is trying to break into your house.

• You've hurt yourself and need medical attention.

If you're home alone and you start choking on food, what should you do first?

• Try to drink water.

• Call a friend.

• Keep coughing.

• Lie down and wait for it to pass.

Why is it important to know basic first aid?

• So you can take care of pets.

• It's not important; adults will always be around to help.

• To help yourself or others in case of an emergency until professional help arrives.

• To impress your friends.

If you see someone you don't recognize loitering around your house, what should you do?

• Go outside and ask them what they're doing.

• Invite them in to your house.

• Call a neighbor or a family member to inform them.

• Try to take a photo of them from a window.

What is the best way to treat a minor burn at home?

• Apply ice directly to the burn.

• Cover the burn with butter.

• Run cool (not cold) water over the burn for several minutes.

• Break open an aloe vera leaf and apply the gel directly to the burn.

Why is it important to have a list of emergency contacts?

• So you can call for help if you're bored.

• In case of an emergency, you know who to call for help.

• To have someone to talk to when you're home alone.

• It's not important; you can remember all the numbers.

What should you do immediately after discovering a fire in your home?

• Open all windows to let the smoke out

• Try to extinguish the fire with water, regardless of its source

• Leave the house and call 911 from a safe location

• Hide in a room far from the fire

Which of the following is a recommended home security measure when you are home alone?

• Leaving spare keys under the doormat

• Keeping all doors and windows locked.

• Posting about being home alone on social media

• Keeping all doors and windows unlocked for easy access