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:

Step1: Identify the emergency

The child may have swallowed medicine, which is a poisoning situation.

Step2: Recall safety advice

The text states that in case of accidental poisoning, one should contact the local poison control center.

Step3: For poster design

Choose a common emergency (choking) and list the well - known first - aid steps clearly with visual and textual elements for the poster.

Answer:

1. Contact the local poison control center immediately. Stay calm and provide them with details such as the name of the medicine (if known), how much was in the bottle originally, and how long ago the child may have swallowed it.
2. This is an open - ended task. For example, for a choking emergency poster:

• Title: "What to Do in a Choking Emergency"
• Image: A picture of a child in a choking position and an adult performing the Heimlich maneuver.
• Text: "If someone is choking and cannot cough, speak, or breathe:
• Stand behind the person.
• Place one foot slightly in front of the other for balance.
• Wrap your arms around the person's waist.
• Make a fist with one hand and place the thumb side against the middle of the person's abdomen, just above the navel and well below the breastbone.
• Grasp your fist with your other hand.
• Pull sharply inward and upward.
• Repeat until the object is dislodged or the person starts to cough, breathe, or speak."