In this chapter, you will be learning about preventing and responding to accidents and injuries. Before you begin reading, take the following quiz to assess your current accident and injury prevention habits.

Healthy Choices

1. Do you know the phone number for the Poison Control Center?

   1. Yes
   2. No
2. Do you and your family have an established emergency evacuation plan in case of a fire?

   1. Yes
   2. No
3. Do you and your family have a first-aid kit and other emergency supplies stored in your home and in any vehicles?

   1. Yes
   2. No
4. Do you practice caution with strangers and get away from any stranger who makes you uncomfortable?

   1. Yes
   2. No
5. Do you use the Privacy settings on any social media accounts you have to protect your personal information?

   1. Yes
   2. No
6. Do you take precautions as a pedestrian to make yourself visible and safe from getting hit by a car?

   1. Yes
   2. No
7. Do you always wear a helmet when riding a bike and follow all traffic rules?

   1. Yes
   2. No
8. Do you know what to do in the case of cuts, scrapes, severe bleeding, bites, stings, electrical shocks, and burns?

   1. Yes
   2. No
9. Would you immediately call 911 if someone stopped breathing (including choking) or his or her heart stopped?

   1. Yes
   2. No
10. Count your “Yes” and “No” responses.
    
    
11. Total Yes:
    
    
12. Total No: 
    
    
13. The more “Yes” responses you have, the more healthy accident and injury prevention and response habits you exhibit. Now, take a closer look at the questions with which you responded “No.” How can you make these habits part of your daily life? Think about how implementing these ideas can help improve your overall health.