Toddler Fire Safety

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about toddler fire safety. It covers various aspects of fire prevention, fire escape plans, and fire safety practices for toddlers.
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Which of the following is NOT a common cause of fires in homes with toddlers?

  1. Playing with matches or lighters

  2. Leaving candles unattended

  3. Overloading electrical outlets

  4. Storing flammable materials near heat sources


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While storing flammable materials near heat sources can be a fire hazard, it is not a common cause of fires in homes with toddlers.

What is the most important thing to do if a fire starts in your home?

  1. Call 911

  2. Try to put out the fire yourself

  3. Open the windows and doors to let the smoke out

  4. Run away from the house


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most important thing to do if a fire starts in your home is to call 911 immediately.

Where should you keep a fire extinguisher in your home?

  1. In the kitchen

  2. In the garage

  3. In the basement

  4. In all of the above locations


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fire extinguishers should be kept in multiple locations throughout the home, including the kitchen, garage, and basement.

What should you do if you hear a fire alarm?

  1. Stay in your room and wait for the fire department to arrive

  2. Go to the nearest window and jump out

  3. Run downstairs and try to put out the fire yourself

  4. Follow your fire escape plan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you hear a fire alarm, you should follow your fire escape plan, which should include exiting the house quickly and safely.

What is the best way to prevent toddlers from playing with matches or lighters?

  1. Keep matches and lighters out of reach of toddlers

  2. Teach toddlers about the dangers of fire

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to prevent toddlers from playing with matches or lighters is to keep them out of reach and to teach toddlers about the dangers of fire.

What should you do if your toddler's clothes catch on fire?

  1. Try to put out the fire yourself

  2. Roll your toddler on the ground

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If your toddler's clothes catch on fire, you should try to put out the fire yourself, roll your toddler on the ground, and call 911 immediately.

What is the best way to teach toddlers about fire safety?

  1. Talk to them about fire safety

  2. Show them videos about fire safety

  3. Practice fire drills with them

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to teach toddlers about fire safety is to talk to them about it, show them videos about fire safety, and practice fire drills with them.

What should you do if you smell smoke in your home?

  1. Open the windows and doors to let the smoke out

  2. Try to find the source of the smoke

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If you smell smoke in your home, you should open the windows and doors to let the smoke out, try to find the source of the smoke, and call 911 immediately.

How often should you check your smoke detectors?

  1. Once a month

  2. Once a year

  3. Every time you change the batteries

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

You should check your smoke detectors once a month, once a year, and every time you change the batteries.

What is the best way to prevent electrical fires in your home?

  1. Don't overload electrical outlets

  2. Don't use extension cords for permanent wiring

  3. Keep electrical appliances away from water

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The best way to prevent electrical fires in your home is to not overload electrical outlets, not use extension cords for permanent wiring, and keep electrical appliances away from water.

What should you do if you see a fire outside your home?

  1. Call 911

  2. Try to put out the fire yourself

  3. Go inside your home and close the windows and doors

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If you see a fire outside your home, you should call 911 immediately.

What is the best way to escape from a fire in a high-rise building?

  1. Use the stairs

  2. Use the elevator

  3. Go to the roof

  4. Jump out the window


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best way to escape from a fire in a high-rise building is to use the stairs.

What should you do if you are trapped in a room that is on fire?

  1. Try to put out the fire yourself

  2. Open the windows and doors to let the smoke out

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

If you are trapped in a room that is on fire, you should call 911 immediately.

What is the best way to prevent burns in toddlers?

  1. Keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach of toddlers

  2. Teach toddlers about the dangers of burns

  3. Both of the above

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The best way to prevent burns in toddlers is to keep hot liquids and appliances out of reach and to teach toddlers about the dangers of burns.

What should you do if your toddler has a burn?

  1. Run the burn under cold water

  2. Apply a cold compress to the burn

  3. Call 911

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

If your toddler has a burn, you should run the burn under cold water, apply a cold compress to the burn, and call 911 immediately.

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