Cold Weather Safety

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Your child is going outside to play in the snow. Which of the following should you NOT do? Feed him a snack Dress him in warm cotton clothing Put a hat on her Put sunscreen on him

2. Young children, like very old adults, are more susceptible to hypothermia. Which of these is NOT a reason for this? Very young children don't shiver Children don't know when to come out of the cold Children have smaller bodies Children are usually more active than adults

3. True or false: It's possible to be allergic to the cold. True False

4. Over the past few years, emergency rooms have seen a higher incidence of head and neck injuries in the winter, especially among young people. Why is this? Snowboarding has become popular Young people wear silly shoes and slip on the ice more often Parents have become more lax in child safety There are more motor vehicle accidents

5. It's a good idea to give a hypothermia victim a nice hot toddy (booze). True False

6. Which of these is NOT a symptom of hypothermia? Sweating Dizziness Uncontrolled shivering Muscle stiffness

7. Which of the following should you NOT do when someone has superficial frostbite? Massage the frostbitten body part Cover the frostbitten body part Immerse the frostbitten body part in warm water Remove wet clothing

8. Which of the following holiday plants is poisonous? Mistletoe All of these Christmas lily Holly

9. Your kid decides to act out a scene from "A Christmas Story" and gets his tongue frozen to the metal flagpole outside. What should you do? Ignore him- he just wants attention Gently pull him away from the flagpole Pour warm water on his tongue Grab the camcorder

10. If your skin is cold and wet for a long time, you can get itchy red lesions when it's rewarmed. What are these called? Frostnips Chilblains Icenips Chillbites