Safety and Injury Prevention

Description: This quiz covers various aspects of safety and injury prevention, including home safety, playground safety, and general safety tips.
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of home accidents among preschoolers?

  1. Falls

  2. Poisoning

  3. Burns

  4. Drowning


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Drowning is not a common cause of home accidents among preschoolers, as it typically occurs in bodies of water outside the home.

What is the leading cause of injury-related deaths among preschoolers?

  1. Motor vehicle accidents

  2. Falls

  3. Drowning

  4. Poisoning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among preschoolers.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing falls in preschoolers?

  1. Installing safety 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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Leaving toys on the floor can create a tripping hazard and increase the risk of falls in preschoolers.

What is the recommended age for introducing a child to water safety lessons?

  1. 1 year old

  2. 2 years old

  3. 3 years old

  4. 4 years old


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water safety lessons can be introduced as early as 1 year old to help preschoolers learn basic water safety skills.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing poisoning in preschoolers?

  1. Keeping all medications and household chemicals out of reach

  2. Using child-resistant containers for medications and household chemicals

  3. Teaching preschoolers about the dangers of poisonous substances

  4. Allowing preschoolers to play with small objects


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to play with small objects can increase the risk of choking and poisoning, as they may put these objects in their mouths.

What is the recommended age for teaching preschoolers about fire safety?

  1. 2 years old

  2. 3 years old

  3. 4 years old

  4. 5 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fire safety education can be introduced as early as 3 years old to help preschoolers learn basic fire safety skills.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing burns in preschoolers?

  1. Keeping hot liquids and appliances out of reach

  2. Using oven mitts when handling hot objects

  3. Teaching preschoolers about the dangers of hot objects

  4. Allowing preschoolers to play with matches and lighters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to play with matches and lighters can increase the risk of burns and fire accidents.

What is the recommended age for teaching preschoolers about stranger danger?

  1. 2 years old

  2. 3 years old

  3. 4 years old

  4. 5 years old


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stranger danger education can be introduced as early as 4 years old to help preschoolers learn how to stay safe around strangers.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing playground accidents in preschoolers?

  1. Using age-appropriate playground equipment

  2. Supervising preschoolers while they are playing

  3. Teaching preschoolers about playground safety rules

  4. Allowing preschoolers to climb on playground equipment that is too high for them


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to climb on playground equipment that is too high for them can increase the risk of falls and injuries.

What is the recommended age for teaching preschoolers about traffic safety?

  1. 2 years old

  2. 3 years old

  3. 4 years old

  4. 5 years old


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Traffic safety education can be introduced as early as 5 years old to help preschoolers learn basic traffic safety skills.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing bicycle accidents in preschoolers?

  1. Wearing a helmet when riding a bicycle

  2. Riding a bicycle in a safe area

  3. Teaching preschoolers about bicycle safety rules

  4. Allowing preschoolers to ride a bicycle on busy streets


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to ride a bicycle on busy streets can increase the risk of accidents and injuries.

What is the recommended age for teaching preschoolers about water safety?

  1. 1 year old

  2. 2 years old

  3. 3 years old

  4. 4 years old


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Water safety education can be introduced as early as 1 year old to help preschoolers learn basic water safety skills.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing drowning in preschoolers?

  1. Supervising preschoolers around water

  2. Teaching preschoolers about water safety rules

  3. Using life jackets when swimming

  4. Allowing preschoolers to swim in deep water without supervision


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to swim in deep water without supervision can increase the risk of drowning.

What is the recommended age for teaching preschoolers about fire safety?

  1. 2 years old

  2. 3 years old

  3. 4 years old

  4. 5 years old


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fire safety education can be introduced as early as 3 years old to help preschoolers learn basic fire safety skills.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended safety measure for preventing burns in preschoolers?

  1. Keeping hot liquids and appliances out of reach

  2. Using oven mitts when handling hot objects

  3. Teaching preschoolers about the dangers of hot objects

  4. Allowing preschoolers to play with matches and lighters


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Allowing preschoolers to play with matches and lighters can increase the risk of burns and fire accidents.

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