Safety Measures for Healthy Living NCERT Solutions | Health and Physical Education for Grade 10 PDF Download

Q.1. State three precautions one should take while working with a machine. 

Three precautions one should take while working with a machine are-
(i) It Is Possible To Reduce Workplace Stress
(ii) Use equipment and machinery properly.
(iii) Use mechanical aids wherever possible.

Q.2. Electrical gadgets are used in all households. What are the requirements of these gadgets which will prevent you from getting an electric shock?

(i) When working with electricity, keep a safe distance from water.
(ii) Frayed wires, insulation that has been weakened, and plugs that have been broken can never be used.
(iii) Before working on any receptacle in your home, always switch off the mains.

Q.3. What is CPR? When and how is it practiced?

(i) CPR should be initiated as soon as possible, with chest compressions being the primary focus.
(ii) Advanced resuscitation provided by EMTs and other healthcare facilities Defibrillation in a hurry.
(iii) After-cardiac-arrest treatment.

Q.4. What do you understand by the term substance abuse?

(i) Use a medication that was prescribed for another person.
(ii) Using a drug in a way that isn't recommended.
(iii) Make a non-medical use of the drug.

Q.5. While opening a bottle containing liquid insecticide, the liquid fell on your clothes. How can you prevent its harmful effects on you?

(i) On a long-sleeved shirt, button all of the sleeves and collars.
(ii) Overshoes and long trousers with pant legs are worn.
(iii) Socks or shoes with socks; preferably, non-lined rubber boots.

Q.6. What do you understand by First Aid? What are the priorities you should keep in mind before administering first aid?

(i) Cool the burns
(ii) Treat eye, nose and ear injuries
(iii) Tie simple bandages and dressings over wounds
(iv) Transfer the patient to the nearest health centre

Q.7. Why should you not practise ‘self-medication’?

 (i) Self-medication is a common human practise.
(ii) A resolution calling for universal health coverage was passed by the World Health Assembly in 1977.
(iii) A People's Health Declaration issued in 1981.

Q.8. List the long term effects of substance abuse. If your friend falls into the trap of substance use, what will you do to dissuade him?

 Long term effects of substance abuse:
(i) depressed mood
(ii) panic attacks
(iii) a rise in violence