Final Term Quiz #2 in MPE 15

Paying attention to your surroundings and reducing the hazards in your home can help you stay safe and avoid a fall or other injury.

• True

• False

Reading and following label directions, storing chemicals in original containers in a locked area, and wearing protective equipment help prevent illness or injury from potentially hazardous products.

• True

• False

If a vehicle comes to a stop sign, and pedestrians are waiting at the corner, the driver has the right of way to cross the street first because vehicles have the right of way.

• True

• False

If you believe someone is drowning and you are not able to find a flotation device, you should enter the water yourself to pull the person out.

• True

• False

Which of the following increases fall hazards in the home?

• using step stools to reach high shelves

• installing handrails for stairs

• storing belongings on the stairs

• repairing worn carpet edges

Which of the following does not prevent accidents and injuries in regards to school buses?

• wearing a seatbelt, if available

• walking behind the school bus

• getting off the bus once it comes to a complete stop

• avoiding distracting the bus driver

What's wrong with this picture?

• Hands too close to the pot

• Hair not tied back

• Pepper is gross

• Wearing rings while cooking

What's wrong with this picture?

• Knife too close to the edge of the counter

• Too much food in the pan

• The coffee maker is on the stove

• Pan handle is not turned inwards

What would be the danger in cooking on this stovetop?

• Pan handle facing outwards

• Dish rack too close to the stove (fire hazard)

• Is too greasy: could start a grease fire

• All of the above

If you burn yourself, what should you do to treat it?

• Run freezing cold water over it

• Rub with butter or hand lotion

• Pop any blister that might be there

• Run cool water over it