Smoke-free home quiz

Think you know all there is to know about the importance of a smoke-free home?

Environmental smoke, passive smoking - it goes by different names but means that same thing - the smoke that comes from the end of a lit cigarette that the people around a smoker inhale into their bodies. Being exposed to secondhand smoke is harmful for everyone, not just the smoker.Creating a smoke-free home is tougher than it sounds, but it can be done.

Think you know everything there is to know about secondhand smoke and how to create a smoke-free home? Take our quiz to find out more.

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* 1. Secondhand smoke...

is the smoke that floats from the end of a burning cigarette, cigar, pipe or vape

is harmful to the health and safety of children, non-smokers and pets

can spread to other rooms, even if doors are closed

none of the above

all of the above

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* 2. Which of the following actions protects non-smokers and children from secondhand smoke?

Smoking near a running fan

Smoking by an open window or door

Only smoking when no one is home

Smoking in designated areas in the home

None of the above

All of the above

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* 3. What is a smoke-free home?

A home that allows smoking anywhere at any time within the home

A home that allows smoking in some places at certain times within the home

A home that does not allow smoking anywhere or at any time within the home

A home that has no rules about smoking within the home

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* 4. Secondhand smoke exposure in children can lead to?

Ear infections

Worsening of asthma symptoms

Coughing

Respiratory infections

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

All of the above

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* 5. What's the first step to take to make your home smoke-free?

Keep your home smoke-free

Make your home smoke-free

Make it official! Set a date

Talk to people you live with about going smoke-free

Decide you want to make your home smoke-free

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* 6. What can you do to get your home ready to be smoke-free?

Set up a smoking area outside your home and away from windows and doors

Remove ashtrays and put away lighters and matches

Thoroughly clean the house to get rid of any smoke smell and thirdhand smoke residues

All of the above

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* 7. If you can't go outside to smoke because you have small children, you could...

Take them outside with you, but smoke at a distance from them

Take them to a neighbour

Have a responsible older child watch them

All of the above

None of the above

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* 8. All of these are great tips for having the smoke-free family talk with household members, except

Introduce the idea of making your home smoke-free

Give the facts about the harmful effects of secondhand smoke

Refuse to compromise on your decision to make your home smoke-free

Give your reasons for wanting to go smoke-free

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* 9. Which of the following are important steps to take to keep your home smoke-free?

Enforce the smoke-free home rule by following up with another family talk

Continue to encourage visitors to smoke outside

Keep a smoke-free home pledge in a visible place

All of the above

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* 10. Your or another smoker wants to quit. For tips and information on quitting you can contact?

Quitline

GP or Health Worker

All of the above