Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge about the symptoms and dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning and receive a £3.50 drinks voucher sent to your university email

1. What is carbon monoxide (CO)?

The air we exhale

A poisonous gas

Fuel

Oxygen and carbon dioxide combined

2. If you suspect someone may be suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, what should be your first course of action?

Open windows and doors, evacuate the area, and seek medical attention

Call your gas supplier

Give them something to eat or drink to feel better

Wait to see if symptoms improve before taking further action

3. What does a yellow/orange flame in your gas appliance usually indicate?

Normal combustion and efficient burning of fuel

Potential incomplete combustion, which could lead to carbon monoxide production

The appliance is running at a higher efficiency level

A sign that your appliance has been serviced recently

4. What number do you call if you suspect carbon monoxide in your home?

999

111

0800 111 999

0800 999 111

5. What should you do to help keep your household safe from carbon monoxide poisoning?

Have a CO alarm that will alert you and test it regularly

Get any carbon-fueled appliances serviced annually by a qualified professional

Test your smoke alarms regularly

Both a and b

6. Why is bringing a BBQ inside a carbon monoxide risk?

It can cause carbon monoxide to build up inside, which is life-threatening

It's a fire hazard

You'll get too hot

It will cook the food unevenly

7. Which of the following symptoms could potentially indicate carbon monoxide poisoning?

Breathlessness

Dizziness or light-headedness

Flu-like symptoms without a fever

All of the above

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