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