Health and Safety Basics

Aria is about to eat lunch at school. What is one of the first lines of defense to help prevent the spread of germs?

• Handwashing

• Wearing sunglasses

• Eating candy

• Running fast

Maya wants to maintain good dental health. Her dentist recommends a preventive dental health plan that includes ________, brushing, and regular dental visits.

• flossing

• rinsing

• chewing gum

• eating sweets

When you choose to reduce your risk of being injured, you are being a good steward of the body God gave you.

• True

• False

Oliver is organizing his kitchen and makes sure to store cleaning products and medicines safely out of reach. Can proper organization and storage prevent most accidental poisonings?

• True

• False

What is the immediate assistance given to someone with any sort of illness or injury called?

• First aid

• Emergency surgery

• Medical insurance

• Hospitalization

Nora is at a park when she sees someone suddenly collapse and become unresponsive. She checks and finds that the person's heart has stopped beating. What is the procedure Nora should perform in this emergency situation?

• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

• Electrocardiogram (ECG)

• Angioplasty

• Pacemaker implantation

Define: universal precautions

• Universal precautions are steps taken to prevent the spread of disease by treating all human blood and certain body fluids as if they were known to be infectious.

• Universal precautions are steps taken to ensure all medical equipment is sterilized before use.

• Universal precautions are guidelines for disposing of medical waste only.

• Universal precautions are procedures for handling non-infectious materials in hospitals.

Define: personal protective equipment

• Personal protective equipment is specialized clothing or equipment worn for protection against health and safety hazards.

• Personal protective equipment is a type of machinery used in construction.

• Personal protective equipment refers to office supplies used for administrative tasks.

• Personal protective equipment is a form of entertainment device used in leisure activities.

Define: blood-borne pathogen

• A blood-borne pathogen is a microorganism in human blood that can cause disease in humans.

• A blood-borne pathogen is a type of cell that helps in blood clotting.

• A blood-borne pathogen is a protein found in blood plasma that transports oxygen.

• A blood-borne pathogen is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

Charlotte is at a restaurant and suddenly develops difficulty breathing, swelling of her face, and a rapid heartbeat after eating a dish containing peanuts. What is Charlotte most likely experiencing?

• Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

• Anaphylaxis is a mild skin irritation caused by pollen.

• Anaphylaxis is a chronic respiratory disease.

• Anaphylaxis is a type of bacterial infection.