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Chapter 10: Safety and the Environment

	1.	What is the first step in the accident chain?

		a.	the situation
		b.	the unsafe habit
		c.	the unsafe act
		d.	the accident

	2.	What is the best way to break the accident chain?

		a.	Change the situation.
		b.	Change the unsafe habit.
		c.	Change the unsafe action.
		d.	all of the above

	3.	Why is it important to keep objects and clutter off the floor and stairways?

		a.	to prevent fires
		b.	to prevent falls
		c.	to avoid electrical hazards
		d.	to promote gun safety

	4.	What is the best way to respond if your clothing catches fire?

		a.	Run to the faucet for water.
		b.	Call the fire department.
		c.	Pour baking soda on the flames.
		d.	Stop, drop on the floor, and roll around.

	5.	What is the most important thing to do before diving into water?

		a.	Tell a buddy what you are doing.
		b.	Check the water depth beforehand.
		c.	Wear a life jacket.
		d.	Check the weather forecast.

	6.	What is the most important thing to do if you ever feel you are in danger of drowning?

		a.	Call for help.
		b.	Swim frantically for safety.
		c.	Stay calm.
		d.	Move around for warmth.

	7.	What is the first thing you should do in an emergency?

		a.	Run for help.
		b.	Check the scene and the victim.
		c.	Call for help.
		d.	Care for the person until help arrives.

	8.	What is the first step to take to help someone who is bleeding?

		a.	Lay the victim down and raise the bleeding body part.
		b.	Apply direct, steady pressure on the wound.
		c.	Apply pressure to the main artery supplying blood.
		d.	Wash your hands.

	9.	What is the first thing you should do if a teen or adult is choking?

		a.	Give the victim several thrusts to the abdomen.
		b.	Use your fingers to try to dislodge the object from the victim's throat.
		c.	Turn the victim upside down.
		d.	Ask "Are you choking?"

	10.	Which type of pollution destroys forests and wildlife?

		a.	ozone
		b.	smog
		c.	acid rain
		d.	oil spills