Injury Prevention Day Quiz

Texas Children's Center for Childhood Injury Prevention

Injuries are the leading cause of hospitalization and deaths for children in the greater Houston community. National Injury Prevention Day is November 18th. Take this quiz to measure your injury prevention knowledge, and leave your email address for a chance to win a free trigger lock to safely store any firearms in your home. Visit our website for more resources to keep your family safe, https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/injury-prevention.

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* 1. At what temperature should the water heater be set in your home to prevent burns?

<90°F

<100°F

<120°F

<140°F

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* 2. 1. How can you prevent your child from gaining access to dangerous substances (e.g. cleaning supplies) or medications?

Put them in a location your child is not aware of

Place them in cabinets that are only located where your child can’t reach

Place locks on the cabinets where dangerous substances are kept

Do not bring these substances into the house

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* 3. What measures can you use to prevent injury from furniture that may tip over or fall?

Secure the furniture to the wall with anchors

Push furniture against the wall to prevent tipping

Do not allow children to play around or on the furniture

Avoid purchasing heavy furniture until children are older than 5

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* 4. What is the correct way to store a firearm in your home?

Loaded and locked in a firearm safe with the ammunition

Unloaded and locked in firearm safe with the ammunition

Unloaded and locked in a firearm safe with the ammunition locked separately

If used for protection, it can be stored unlocked in your bedroom dresser

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* 5. Which of the following describes a safe sleep environment for children under 1

A soft bed and warm blanket

A crib with a firm mattress and no blankets

In the bed with parents or siblings who can hear them cry

In a crib with bumpers and a breathable blanket

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* 6. Which of the following will help prevent drowning incidents in a home pool?

Have all children in the home take formal swimming lessons

Have children watch a video on pool safety prior to swimming

Place a non-climbable fence around the pool with a locked gate

A and C

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* 7. According to Texas law, how long should a child ride in a child restraint system (car seat or booster)?

Age 5 or 35 inches tall

When they begin school

Age 8 or 57 inches tall

Age 6 or 40 inches tall

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* 8. How often should you replace your smoke alarm?

Every year on Tax Day

Every 3 years

Every 5 years

Every 10 years

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* 9. What is the best cooking method to prevent burns?

Do not allow children in the kitchen

Place pots on back burners with handles facing the back of the stove

Only use a low heat setting when preparing foods

Use ceramic cookware which is always cool to the touch

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* 10. How do you determine the correct helmet for your child?

Ask them their favorite color

All helmets are one size fits all

Measure the circumference of their head and compare to the labels inside

None of the above

Injury Prevention Day Quiz

Texas Children's Center for Childhood Injury Prevention

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* 1. At what temperature should the water heater be set in your home to prevent burns?

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* 2. 1. How can you prevent your child from gaining access to dangerous substances (e.g. cleaning supplies) or medications?

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* 3. What measures can you use to prevent injury from furniture that may tip over or fall?

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* 4. What is the correct way to store a firearm in your home?

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* 5. Which of the following describes a safe sleep environment for children under 1

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* 6. Which of the following will help prevent drowning incidents in a home pool?

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* 7. According to Texas law, how long should a child ride in a child restraint system (car seat or booster)?

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* 8. How often should you replace your smoke alarm?

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* 9. What is the best cooking method to prevent burns?

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* 10. How do you determine the correct helmet for your child?

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* 11. If interested in a drawing for a free cable lock to properly secure a firearm, please provide an email address.