Life Skills Flashcards
Just because you probably should know how to do some basic things like change a tire and use hand tools doesn't mean you do. This deck acts a refresher for all those day-to-day hurdles you may face, like those above, and some you will (hopefully) never face, like wild animals!
What does affirmative action entitle United States citizens to?
Affirmative action entitles United States citizens to equal employment opportunities, regardless of their color, religion, sex, or country of origin.
If you are out in the wilderness and see a bear, how should you react?
Your reaction should depend on your surroundings.
If the bear has stumbled into a populated area, OR if the bear has approached you, attempt to frighten it away (make noise, yell, stand together as a large group).
If you encounter a bear in the wilderness, remain at least 50 yards away from it, and run downhill if possible. (Bears cannot run downhill very well.)
If the bear is already upon you, you can consider playing dead, but that doesn’t always work!
If you or someone around you has sustained a burn injury, what should you do?
In the event of a minor burn (first degree and some second degree burns), run cool water over the burn for 10-15 minutes, then place a bandage over the area. Do not put ice on the burn, use ointments, or pop any blisters that may appear.
What is the protocol for calculating a gratuity (tip)?
When dining in the United States, gratuity is typically 15-20% of the check. Tip is not required, but is expected.
What is the protocol when tipping outside of the United States?
In most foreign countries, gratuity is typically 10% of the check. Exceptions to this include China and Japan, where tipping is considered rude, and New Zealand, where tipping is not expected.
If you get into a car accident, what should you do?
- Call the police (911)
- Exchange name, method of contact, insurance information
- Take photos of the accident scene, vehicles
- Obtain a police report
- Check with your state’s DMV about whether or not the accident needs to be reported to them as well
How do you jump start a car?
You will need:
- your car
- a car with battery
- jumper cables
You need to:
- Turn off both cars, engage emergency brake
- Attach one red clip to the positive terminal of your car battery (labeled POS or +)
- Attach the other red clip to the positive terminal of the other car
- Attach one black clip to the negative terminal of the other car
- Attach the final black clip to a piece of exposed metal on your car, away from the battery
- Attempt to start your car
How do you change the oil in a car?
- Locate the drain plug, then place a pan under the car, directly underneath it (to catch the oil)
- Unscrew the drain plug – oil will flow out
- Remove the old oil filter and replace it with a new one
- Replace the drain plug
- Pour new oil, using a funnel
- Run the engine, check the oil level, repeat until full
What are the steps in changing a car tire?
- Ideally, begin on a flat surface. Secure the vehicle so it will not move.
- Remove the wheel cover.
- Unscrew the lug nuts (bolts that were just exposed by removing the wheel cover)
- Raise the car approximately six inches using a car jack (positioned under the edge of the car)
- Remove the flat tire, replace with new tire.
- Screw lug nuts back on
- Return vehicle to the ground. Make sure lug nuts are on tight
- Pop the wheel cover back in place
When making coffee, what is the preferred coffee-to-water ratio?
1-2 tablespoons of coffee : 6 ounces of water
What are the steps in performing CPR?
If you are not trained in CPR, the primary focus is returning blood circulation:
- Lay the person down, flat on their back
- Perform approximately 100 chest compressions per minute
- Use both hands positioned on the chest. Keep elbows straight
What are some guidelines to follow when creating a budget?
The easiest way to begin keeping a budget is to first calculate your monthly expenses (e.g. rent, car payment, insurance, etc.). Then determine your monthly income. Based on these figures, you can determine whether or not you can afford all of your monthly expenses, and if there is any money remaining.
You notice your credit card has been used to make unauthorized purchases – what should you do next?
First, call the bank and ask them to suspend your account. There will be an investigation into the charges on your account, which will likely be dropped, and you will receive a new credit card.
Future steps include monitoring your account and making sure other accounts have not been compromised in a larger form of identity theft.
How is driving a manual (stick-shift) vehicle different from an automatic vehicle?
An automatic vehicle shifts into higher gear automatically - no action is required by the driver. A manual transmission vehicle requires the driver to shift gears, including use of the clutch pedal.
What actions should you take in the event of an earthquake?
In an earthquake, drop, cover, and hold on.
Drop to the ground, cover your head and neck with your hands and arms, if possible, and hold on to a sturdy object nearby, if one is available.
What is the difference between a Phillips and a flat head screwdriver?
Flat head screwdrivers have one edge.
Phillips head screwdrivers have a crossed x pattern. Phillips head screwdrivers provide more torque.
How do you check tire pressure?
- Check the manual of your vehicle for the PSI number, or how much pressure your tire should have
- Insert a tire air pressure gauge into the valve stem. (A bit of air will escape - this is nothing to be alarmed about.)
- Read the meter on the tire air pressure gauage and compare it to your vehicle’s recommended PSI. (The reading should be within 5 PSI of the recommended PSI.)
