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Key - 7th Grade Personal Consumer Health Study Guide

This study guide covers various topics related to personal and consumer health, including proper sleep habits, fire safety, water safety, and what to do in emergency situations. It provides key details on establishing good sleep routines to avoid health risks from lack of sleep. Regarding fire safety, it lists actions to prevent fires and burns, and materials that are flammable. For water emergencies, it advises not fighting currents and provides floating techniques for river currents. Overall, the guide offers essential safety information and guidelines.

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Key - 7th Grade Personal Consumer Health Study Guide

This study guide covers various topics related to personal and consumer health, including proper sleep habits, fire safety, water safety, and what to do in emergency situations. It provides key details on establishing good sleep routines to avoid health risks from lack of sleep. Regarding fire safety, it lists actions to prevent fires and burns, and materials that are flammable. For water emergencies, it advises not fighting currents and provides floating techniques for river currents. Overall, the guide offers essential safety information and guidelines.

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Personal and Consumer Health 

Study Guide: Grade 7 


 
 
1. What are four secrets to good sleep? 
- Avoid caffeine late in the afternoon 
- Abstain from nicotine and alcohol 
- Avoid taking naps 
- Do not exercise during the last three hours before bedtime 
- Establish a regular bedtime routine 
- Don’t use your bed for anything other than sleeping 
- Make your sleep environment as pleasant, comfortable, quiet, and dark as you need it 
- If you can’t go to sleep after 30 minutes, get up and involve yourself in a relaxing activity 
 
 
2. What health risks are associated with insufficient sleep? 
- Increased blood pressure 
- Weight gain 
- Headaches 
- Diabetes 
- Depression 
- ADD 
- Impaired immune system 
 
3. What are five actions that prevent fires & burns? 
- Keep stoves and ovens clean 
- Don’t throw cigarettes in the trash 
- Don’t smoke in bed 
- Keep matches/lighters away from children 
- Keep flammable materials away from burners 
- Never play with matches/lighters 
- Don’t leave burning candles unattended 
 
4. What are two things you could use to put out a grease or oil fire? 
- Baking soda  
- Fire extinguisher  
 
5. If your clothes catch on fire, what is crucial for your survival? 
- Stop, drop, and roll 
 
6. What are five examples of flammable materials? 
- Paint 
- Chemicals 
- Oil  
- Rags 
- Newspapers 
 
7. Define the following terms: 
 
Flammable: Able to catch fire easily 
 
Electrical Overload: When too much electric current flows through a single circuit  
 
8. Where is the best place in your home to install smoke detectors? Why is this location best? 
- As close to bedrooms/sleeping areas as possible because when you are asleep you don’t 
notice the early signs of a fire 
 
9. What two things should you do if you smell gas in your home? 
- Get out of the house 
- Call 911 
 
10. What should you do if you are caught in an ocean current? 
- Don’t try to fight the current or swim against it! 
- Swim parallel to the shore until you are out of the rip current, then swim back to shore 
 
11. What should you do if you are caught in a river current? 
- Don’t try to fight the current or swim against it! 
- Float on your back, feet first downstream 
- Shout for help if possible  
 
12. What are six examples of water safety rules? Be familiar with examples from all categories 
listed on your guided note sheet.  
- Check the depth of the water before diving in 
- Enter the water feet first to check for depth 
- Never swim alone 
- Follow laws and regulations regarding personal water crafts 
- Take a boating safety course 
- Obey no-wake and speed zones 
- Do not use alcohol or other drugs 
- Swim close to a lifeguard 

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