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Home Safety and Hazard Prevention

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a common household hazard for children?

  1. Sharp objects
  2. Electrical outlets
  3. Cleaning products
  4. Toys
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the leading cause of unintentional injury in children under the age of 5?

  1. Falls
  2. Poisoning
  3. Burns
  4. Drowning
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent falls in children?

  1. Installing gates at the top and bottom of stairs
  2. Using non-slip mats in the bathtub
  3. Keeping furniture away from windows
  4. Leaving toys on the floor
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended temperature for a hot water heater to prevent scalding injuries?

  1. 120°F (49°C)
  2. 130°F (54°C)
  3. 140°F (60°C)
  4. 150°F (66°C)
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent poisoning in children?

  1. Storing cleaning products and medications out of reach of children
  2. Using child-resistant packaging for medications
  3. Keeping poisonous plants out of the home
  4. Allowing children to play with cleaning products
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended age for children to start using a booster seat in a car?

  1. 4 years old
  2. 5 years old
  3. 6 years old
  4. 7 years old
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent burns in children?

  1. Keeping hot liquids and appliances out of reach of children
  2. Using oven mitts when handling hot objects
  3. Turning pot handles away from the front of the stove
  4. Allowing children to play with matches
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended age for children to start swimming lessons?

  1. 1 year old
  2. 2 years old
  3. 3 years old
  4. 4 years old
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent drowning in children?

  1. Installing a pool fence and gate
  2. Keeping pool toys out of the pool when it is not in use
  3. Never leaving a child unattended near water
  4. Allowing children to swim without adult supervision
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended age for children to start using a bike helmet?

  1. 1 year old
  2. 2 years old
  3. 3 years old
  4. 4 years old
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent injuries from falls from windows?

  1. Installing window guards or stops
  2. Keeping furniture away from windows
  3. Never leaving a child unattended near a window
  4. Allowing children to play on windowsills
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended age for children to start using a fire extinguisher?

  1. 10 years old
  2. 12 years old
  3. 14 years old
  4. 16 years old
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent injuries from choking in children?

  1. Cutting food into small pieces
  2. Avoiding giving children hard or round foods
  3. Supervising children while they are eating
  4. Allowing children to eat while playing
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the recommended age for children to start using a smoke alarm?

  1. 1 year old
  2. 2 years old
  3. 3 years old
  4. 4 years old
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure to prevent injuries from electrical outlets?

  1. Using outlet covers
  2. Keeping electrical cords out of reach of children
  3. Never leaving a child unattended near an electrical outlet
  4. Allowing children to play with electrical cords
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