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WorksheetsHealth and Safety Basics
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
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.
Define: hypothermia
Hypothermia is a condition in which body temperature drops below the normal range, causing the body to lose heat faster than it can produce it.
Hypothermia is a condition in which the body temperature rises above the normal range due to excessive heat.
Hypothermia is a disease caused by bacteria affecting the respiratory system.
Hypothermia is a condition where the body produces more heat than it loses, leading to fever.
Define: frostbite
Frostbite is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
Frostbite is a type of sunburn caused by exposure to high temperatures.
Frostbite is a skin condition caused by excessive sweating.
Frostbite is an allergic reaction to pollen.
After running a marathon on a hot day, Ethan starts feeling dizzy and weak. He has been sweating a lot and hasn't had much water or salt. What condition is Ethan most likely experiencing?
Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by excessive loss of water and salt through sweating, usually due to hot weather or physical exertion.
Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by eating contaminated food.
Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by lack of sleep.
Heat exhaustion is a condition caused by exposure to cold weather.
Define: heatstroke
Heatstroke is a severe heat illness caused by the body overheating, usually as a result of prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures.
Heatstroke is a mild skin irritation caused by exposure to cold weather.
Heatstroke is a respiratory illness caused by inhaling polluted air.
Heatstroke is a digestive disorder caused by consuming contaminated food.
You find someone who is not breathing on their own. You ask the if they are ok and get no response. What is the 1st thing you should do next?
place the patient in recovery position
begin chest compressions
call 911
begin assisted breathing
If your clothing catches on fire you should...
run around to put the fire out.
stop, drop, and roll to put the fire out.
What should you do if someone is bleeding heavily?
Apply a tourniquet immediately
Apply direct pressure to the wound
Give them water to drink
Move them to a sitting position
What is the most appropriate first aid treatment for a minor burn?
Apply ice directly to the burn.
Cover the burn with butter or oil.
Rinse the burn under cool water and cover it with a sterile bandage.
Expose the burn to sunlight to decrease healing time.
What is the recommended action if someone is choking and cannot breathe?
Give them water to drink
Perform the Heimlich manoeuvre
Lay them down flat
Call for an ambulance immediately
2. Why is ice used in the RICE method?
A) To increase blood flow
B) To decrease swelling and pain
C) To improve flexibility
D) To heal the bone
1. What is a sprain?
A) A tear in a muscle
B) When a ligament is stretched too far or tears.
C) A tear in a bone
D) A tear in skin tissue
4. Why is it important to elevate an injured area?
A) To increase pain
B) To reduce swelling and promote blood flow
C) To immobilize the area
D) To make it easier to move
What is the number for the National Poison Control Center?
800-222-1222
911
311
281-330-8004
1800-101-6789
_____________ provide reasonable protection against lawsuits and encourage people to help others during an emergency.
Good Samaritan Laws
EMS
Lawyers
Police
