Health and Safety

Test Review

Another name for the soft spot on a baby’s head

A. FontanelB. Hematoma

C. BruiseD. Concussion

Fontanel

Symptoms are disorientation, nausea, headache, loss of

consciousness, drowsiness, unequal pupil size, etc

A. ShockB. Convulsion

C. ConcussionD. Hematoma

Concussion

Another name for head bump or “goose egg”

A. FontanelB. Convulsion

C. ConcussionD. Hematoma

Hematoma

A series of strong, involuntary muscle contractions

A. ShockB. Convulsion

C. ConcussionD. Hematoma

Convulsion

Broken bone

A. FractureB. Convulsion

C. ConcussionD. Hematoma

Fracture

Dangerous slowing of circulation and breathing-often the result of trauma

A. ShockB. Convulsion

C. ConcussionD. Hematoma

Shock

Forcing air into and out of the lungs of someone who is not

breathing

A. CPRB. Rescue

breathing

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Rescue breathing

Given to stimulate vomiting when advised from poison

control center

A. First AidB. Syrup of Ipecac

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. Carbon-Monoxide

Syrup of Ipecac

A colorless odorless and tasteless gas produced by fuel burning appliances that are not

working properly

A. FontanelB. Syrup of Ipecac

C. FlatulenceD. Carbon-Monoxide

Carbon-Monoxide

Emergency treatment given to someone who is injured or

ill

A. First AidB. Syrup of Ipecac

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. CPR

First Aid

Includes Rescue breathing

A. First AidB. Syrup of Ipecac

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. CPR

CPR

Injury causing a bluish mark on the skin

A. BruiseB. Fracture

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. Sudden infant death syndrome

Bruise

Untimely death of an infant that occurs during sleep for

no apparent reason

A. Shaken Baby Syndrome

B. Carbon Monoxide

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. Sudden infant death syndrome

Sudden infant death syndrome

A severe form of head injury caused by violently shaking

an infant

A. Shaken Baby Syndrome

B. Carbon Monoxide

C. FontanelD. Sudden infant

death syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome

Toddlers have this in order to prevent them from getting

serious injuries when involved in minor falls

A. TantrumsB. Harder, thinner

bones

C. FontanelD. Smaller, flexible

bones

Smaller, flexible bones

Poses no health hazards to any age group in the home

A. Clean airB. Plastic bags

C. ToiletD. Household

cleaners

Clean air

A child who is coughing forcefully should be given

A. Syrup of IpecacB. First Aid

C. Heimlich Maneuver

D. Support and encouragement to cough up item

Support and encouragement to cough

up item

When an accident resulting in a bone fracture occurs

A. Begin CPRB. Move victim to

comfortable position

C. Administer Heimlich Maneuver

D. Immobilize limb and get emergency assistance

Immobilize limb and get emergency assistance

Minor headaches in children are nothing to worry about

treat by

A. Begining CPRB. Moving victim

to comfortable position

C. Rest and Acetaminophen

D. Giving Aspirin

Rest and Acetaminophen

The most dangerous room in the home for a young child

A. BedroomB. Living room

C. BathroomD. Porch

Bathroom

Safe distance for crib slats is

A. 3 3/8 inchesB. 2 3/8 inches

C. 3 5/8 inchesD. 3 inches

2 3/8 inches

Infants should ride rear-facing safety seat as long as they

weigh

A. More than 30 pounds

B. Less than 40 pounds

C. More than 20 pounds

D. Less than 20 pounds

Less than 20 pounds

The safest position for a sleeping baby is

A. On his/her tummy

B. In the bed with parents

C. On his/her backD. Bundled in thick

blankets

On his/her back

If a home uses gas appliances a carbon-monoxide detector

should be installed

A. In every bedroom

B. In the kitchen

C. On the outside of the house

D. In the attic

In every bedroom

Safe temperature for a hot water heater is

A. 160 degreesB. 140 degrees

C. 120 degreesD. 220 degrees

120 degrees

The biggest threat to children under the age of 1 is

A. BurnsB. Falls

C. ChokingD. Poisoning

Choking

Baby walkers should

A. Aid in teaching children to walk

B. Be used daily in the toddler years

C. Keep children safe when parents are busy

D. Never be used

Never be used

A person in contact with a live wire should be removed with

A. A Nonconductor of electricity

B. A wet stick

C. A clean handD. Soap and water

A Nonconductor of electricity

The biggest risk of lead exposure and poisoning comes from homes built

A. In the last 10 years

B. In poor neighborhoods

C. Before 1979D. In the 21st century

Before 1979

Jerking and jolting a baby may cause brain damage

because

A. Their necks are stiff

B. Their brains are fully wired

C. They are always sleeping

D. Their brains and blood vessels are very fragile

Their brains and blood vessels are very fragile

This kind of gate should never be used at the top of stairs

A. Pressure GatesB. Hardware Gates

C. Mesh gatesD. Extension gates

Pressure Gates

State the health trick for treating sunburn when over-the-counter

remedies are not available.

A. Tub of cool water for 20-25 minutesB. Apply fragrance free moisturizers

C. Spray with Aloe Vera and lidacaineD. Both A and B

A. Tub of cool water for 20-25 minutes

B. Apply fragrance free moisturizers

State the health trick for easing the pain and aiding the healing of diaper rash.

A. Rinse with warm water & use blow dryer on cool setting to dry

B. Rinse with cold water

C. Don’t use baby wipesD. Both A and C

Both A and C

Deer ticks carry

A. Lyme diseaseB. viruses

C. GermsD. Other insects

Lyme disease

The best way to remove a tick is….

Swab with __________, use ____________ or _____________ to grab the tick near the _____________ close to child’s skin. Pull _____________ . Dispose of tick by __________.

A. alcohol, fingers, tweezers, body, downward, burning or squishing

B. alcohol, fingers, tweezers, head, upward, flushing

B. alcohol, fingers, tweezers, head, upward, flushing

The best way to treat a nose bleed….

Sit with the head tilted slightly __________. Pinch ____________ between the finger and thumb. Hold firmly for ______ minutes. Release. If bleeding continues, ___________________. If bleeding still persists, _______________________________ .

A. forward, lower half of nose, 10, repeat , call a doctor.

B. back, upper half of nose, 20, repeat, call 911.

A. forward, lower half of nose, 10, repeat , call a doctor.

Give 1 suggestion for the following

A. Crib safetyB. Meal time safety for childrenC. Preventing falls for children

D. Keeping food safe and sanitary

Survey says:

• Place cribs against a wall• Lower mattress to lowest position• Keep highchairs away from hot appliances and

breakables• Buckle highchair safety strap• Use placemats instead of table cloths• Supervise children at all times• Put safety gates at top and bottom of stairs• Do not use a walker• Enforce strict rules about climbing on furniture• Install screen locks on windows• Wash Hands before preparing food• Refrigerate perishable food promptly