Question 1

In what age group do injuries kill more people than all other causes of death combined?

Accepted Answer

A)  1-14. 
B)  15-24. 
C)  25-39. 
D)  40-54. 
A)  1-14. 
B)  15-24. 
C)  25-39. 
D)  40-54.

Question 2

Why is intimate partner violence so drastically underreported?

Accepted Answer

The victim may believe that he

Question 3

List some measures you can take to decrease your risk of identity theft.

Accepted Answer

You can reduce your risk of identity the

Question 4

Which of the following is a common affliction among date rape victims?

Accepted Answer

A)  AIDS 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  bipolar disorder 
D)  posttraumatic stress syndrome 
A)  AIDS 
B)  gonorrhea 
C)  bipolar disorder 
D)  posttraumatic stress syndrome

Question 5

One important way to avoid becoming a date rape victim is to avoid drinking alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In 2009, unintentional injuries accounted for at least __________ deaths.

Accepted Answer

A)  94,000 
B)  109,000 
C)  117,000 
D)  130,000 
A)  94,000 
B)  109,000 
C)  117,000 
D)  130,000

Question 7

The BEST description of a hate crime is a criminal act committed against someone because of

Accepted Answer

A)  his or her race. 
B)  his or her opinions. 
C)  any characteristic. 
D)  the criminal's misdirected frustrations. 
A)  his or her race. 
B)  his or her opinions. 
C)  any characteristic. 
D)  the criminal's misdirected frustrations.

Question 8

Which of the following BEST illustrates an unintentional injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  A ski racer misses a turn and breaks a leg. 
B)  A suicide attempt results in a nonfatal wound. 
C)  A boxer's punch aimed at the jaw hits the eye instead. 
D)  Two children receive bruises from a playground fight. 
A)  A ski racer misses a turn and breaks a leg. 
B)  A suicide attempt results in a nonfatal wound. 
C)  A boxer's punch aimed at the jaw hits the eye instead. 
D)  Two children receive bruises from a playground fight.

Question 9

List some safety precautions that can be taken in regards to keeping firearms at home.

Accepted Answer

Keep the gun and any ammunition out of s

Question 10

Of the sexual assaults occurring on college campuses, what percentage involves alcohol?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-20. 
B)  30-49. 
C)  50-70. 
D)  71-90. 
A)  10-20. 
B)  30-49. 
C)  50-70. 
D)  71-90.

Question 11

Most boating deaths are the result of internal injuries from collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Of the following drugs, which are responsible for the largest number of poisoning deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  barbiturates. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  methamphetamines. 
D)  benzodiazepines. 
A)  barbiturates. 
B)  cocaine. 
C)  methamphetamines. 
D)  benzodiazepines.

Question 13

The MOST important rule of bicycle safety is to

Accepted Answer

A)  wear protective clothing. 
B)  obey traffic signs. 
C)  give a signal for all turns. 
D)  wear a helmet. 
A)  wear protective clothing. 
B)  obey traffic signs. 
C)  give a signal for all turns. 
D)  wear a helmet.

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE regarding rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women are typically raped by strangers. 
B)  Rapes almost always occur in dark alleys or deserted places. 
C)  Rapists are easily identified by their demeanor or psychological profile. 
D)  Only one-half of rapes are reported. 
A)  Women are typically raped by strangers. 
B)  Rapes almost always occur in dark alleys or deserted places. 
C)  Rapists are easily identified by their demeanor or psychological profile. 
D)  Only one-half of rapes are reported.

Question 15

Special K is the street name for the date rape drug Rohypnol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The number one date-rape drug on college campuses is alcohol.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Although there are several steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, one of the most important steps you can take involves

Accepted Answer

A)  continually moving to new locations. 
B)  refraining from using the Internet. 
C)  keeping your name unlisted in the phone book. 
D)  ordering a copy of your credit report each year. 
A)  continually moving to new locations. 
B)  refraining from using the Internet. 
C)  keeping your name unlisted in the phone book. 
D)  ordering a copy of your credit report each year.

Question 18

What is cyberstalking and what steps would you take if you were to become the victim of cyberstalking?

Accepted Answer

Cyberstalking involves the unsolicited c

Question 19

The highest intentional injury rate, for both genders, occurs in which age group?

Accepted Answer

A)  10-14 year olds 
B)  15-19 year olds 
C)  20-24 year olds 
D)  25-30 year olds 
A)  10-14 year olds 
B)  15-19 year olds 
C)  20-24 year olds 
D)  25-30 year olds

Question 20

_________________ refers to violence committed against a cohabiting partner.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spousal abuse 
B)  Partner abuse 
C)  Intimate partner violence 
D)  Domestic abuse 
A)  Spousal abuse 
B)  Partner abuse 
C)  Intimate partner violence 
D)  Domestic abuse

Exam 19: Preventing Injuries

In what age group do injuries kill more people than all other causes of death combined?

Why is intimate partner violence so drastically underreported?

List some measures you can take to decrease your risk of identity theft.

Which of the following is a common affliction among date rape victims?

One important way to avoid becoming a date rape victim is to avoid drinking alcohol.

In 2009, unintentional injuries accounted for at least __________ deaths.

The BEST description of a hate crime is a criminal act committed against someone because of

Which of the following BEST illustrates an unintentional injury?

List some safety precautions that can be taken in regards to keeping firearms at home.

Of the sexual assaults occurring on college campuses, what percentage involves alcohol?

Most boating deaths are the result of internal injuries from collisions.

Of the following drugs, which are responsible for the largest number of poisoning deaths?

The MOST important rule of bicycle safety is to

Which of the following is TRUE regarding rape?

Special K is the street name for the date rape drug Rohypnol.

The number one date-rape drug on college campuses is alcohol.

Although there are several steps you can take to avoid becoming a victim of identity theft, one of the most important steps you can take involves

What is cyberstalking and what steps would you take if you were to become the victim of cyberstalking?

The highest intentional injury rate, for both genders, occurs in which age group?

_________________ refers to violence committed against a cohabiting partner.

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