Question

safety
most accidents occur in the home. many household accidents can be prevented by safety precautions.
falls are the most common type of household accident. many falls can be prevented by using rubber mats in bathtubs, and handrails on stairways. also, small children should not be left unattended in high chairs or near stairways.
many household fires are caused by smoking in bed, overloading electrical circuits, or leaving appliances on. of course, matches and lighters should always be kept away from children.
poisoning can occur when children swallow toxic substances such as household cleaning solutions, medicine, and parts of some types of plants. dangerous products should be kept out of the reach of children. if accidental poisoning occurs, one should contact the local poison control center.
about 38,000 people die each year because of accidents involving guns. firearms should be stored unloaded in a locked cabinet away from children. ammunition should be stored in a separate locked location.
children can suffocate when a small object, such as a marble or a button, gets stuck in the throat. suffocation can be prevented by keeping small objects away from children. even foods such as hot dogs and grapes can cause a child to choke. therefore, all childrens food must be cut into small pieces.
drowning is another type of household accident. a person, especially a child, can drown in less - than an inch of water. do not leave a child unattended in the bathtub, in a pool, or near any water even for a short time.
in an emergency, use the telephone to dial 911 for help. stay calm and explain the problem. learn first aid so that you know what to do until help arrives.

1. imagine that you are baby - sitting a three - year - old child. you leave the child alone while you go to answer the phone. when you return, the child is holding an empty medicine bottle and may have swallowed the medicine. what should you do?
2. research basic first aid procedures. in the box to the right, design a poster that shows how to react in a particular emergency situation.

Explanation:

1. According to the text, if accidental poisoning occurs, one should contact the local poison - control center. Also, in an emergency, dial 911. So, first, call 911 to get emergency medical help and then contact the local poison - control center for specific advice on the ingested medicine.
2. For designing a first - aid poster, one could research common emergencies like choking. For choking, the Heimlich maneuver is a well - known first - aid procedure. The poster could show step - by - step instructions on how to perform the Heimlich maneuver on a child or an adult.

Answer:

1. First, call 911 for emergency medical assistance. Then, contact the local poison - control center for advice on the ingested medicine.
2. Research a common emergency (e.g., choking) and show step - by - step first - aid procedures (e.g., Heimlich maneuver) on the poster.