Household Poison Risks and Prevention

Household Poison Risks and Prevention

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Life Skills, Other

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses National Poison Prevention Week, highlighting the prevalence of poisonings and their status as the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths. Amy Hyan Fontana from the Poison Control Center at Yukon Health explains the top five poison hazards in homes: medications, cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning products, foreign objects, and topical preparations. Each category is explored with examples and safety tips. The video concludes with resources for further information and assistance from the Poison Control Center.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of National Poison Prevention Week?

To raise awareness about the dangers of poisons

To reduce the number of household accidents

To promote the use of natural remedies

To encourage the use of more cleaning products

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are analgesics considered a significant poison hazard in homes?

They are commonly found and can harm the liver

They are often expired

They are expensive and often misused

They are difficult to store

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which ingredient in cosmetics is particularly toxic if ingested by children?

Lanolin

Beeswax

Talc

Corn starch

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recommended action to prevent poisoning from talc-based powders?

Apply them only outdoors

Use powders with corn starch instead

Store them in the refrigerator

Mix them with water before use

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes laundry pods a dangerous poison risk for children?

They are colorful and appealing

They are too large to swallow

They are not concentrated

They are difficult to open

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if exposed to a cleaning product?

Ignore it and continue cleaning

Call the Poison Control Center

Drink water immediately

Apply a topical ointment

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a major risk associated with button batteries if swallowed by children?

They can burn through the esophagus

They can be easily digested

They can cause allergic reactions

They can cause choking

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