Question 1

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A) snowboarding 
B) mountain biking 
C) riding a lightweight scooter 
D) all of these 
A) snowboarding 
B) mountain biking 
C) riding a lightweight scooter 
D) all of these

Question 2

Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Injuries caused by repeated tasks that use a particular part of the body are known as

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) work injuries. 
C) repetitive strain injuries. 
D) aggravated joint syndrome. 
A) arthritis. 
B) work injuries. 
C) repetitive strain injuries. 
D) aggravated joint syndrome.

Question 4

Which of the following criteria is NOT a consideration in setting speed limits?

Accepted Answer

A) ideal driving conditions 
B) road conditions 
C) safest maximum speed 
D) auto type 
A) ideal driving conditions 
B) road conditions 
C) safest maximum speed 
D) auto type

Question 5

Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?

Accepted Answer

A) fatigue 
B) cell phones 
C) speeding 
D) all of these 
A) fatigue 
B) cell phones 
C) speeding 
D) all of these

Question 7

List and define three forms of family and intimate violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.

Accepted Answer

Three forms of family and intimate viole

Question 8

All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) setting the base of a straight ladder 1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height. 
B) installing nonslip applications in the shower or bathtuB. 
C) standing no higher than the second step from the top of a stepladder. 
D) avoiding alcohol or other drug intoxication. 
A) setting the base of a straight ladder 1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height. 
B) installing nonslip applications in the shower or bathtuB. 
C) standing no higher than the second step from the top of a stepladder. 
D) avoiding alcohol or other drug intoxication.

Question 9

About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The recommended minimum age for front-seat passengers in vehicles with air bags is

Accepted Answer

A) 7 months. 
B) 13 months. 
C) 7 years. 
D) 13 years. 
A) 7 months. 
B) 13 months. 
C) 7 years. 
D) 13 years.

Question 11

Although date rape is a rarely reported crime in the community of a particular small college campus, seminars on sexual violence are offered. The focus of the seminars is on reducing one's risk for rape, as well as other forms of violence, through learning basic social skills and conflict resolution strategies.
-Which of the following is probably the most practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't go out alone late at night. 
B) Carry mace or pepper spray. 
C) Enroll in a self-defense course. 
D) Avoid any type of conflict in relationships. 
A) Don't go out alone late at night. 
B) Carry mace or pepper spray. 
C) Enroll in a self-defense course. 
D) Avoid any type of conflict in relationships.

Question 12

Describe (a)two strategies for preventing fires, (b)two strategies for preparing for fire-related situations,and (c)three strategies for preventing injuries should a fire occur.For part (c),include an explanation of what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

Accepted Answer

(a) Two strategies for preventing fires

Question 13

Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which one of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

Accepted Answer

A) aspirin 
B) antihistamines 
C) antifungal medicine 
D) decongestants 
A) aspirin 
B) antihistamines 
C) antifungal medicine 
D) decongestants

Question 15

During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out. 
B) crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation. 
C) check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it. 
D) take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth. 
A) if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out. 
B) crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation. 
C) check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it. 
D) take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth.

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

Accepted Answer

A) tailgating 
B) speeding 
C) frequent and erratic lane changes 
D) all of these 
A) tailgating 
B) speeding 
C) frequent and erratic lane changes 
D) all of these

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

Accepted Answer

A) distribution of the stopping force over the entire body 
B) prevention of the "second collision" 
C) prevention of being thrown from the car 
D) an increase in the confidence of the driver 
A) distribution of the stopping force over the entire body 
B) prevention of the "second collision" 
C) prevention of being thrown from the car 
D) an increase in the confidence of the driver

Question 18

All of the following are safe cycling strategies EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) using lights and reflectors,especially at night or in dark areas. 
B) riding against the flow of traffic to increase visibility. 
C) wearing a helmet that sits straight on the head. 
D) stopping at all stop signs. 
A) using lights and reflectors,especially at night or in dark areas. 
B) riding against the flow of traffic to increase visibility. 
C) wearing a helmet that sits straight on the head. 
D) stopping at all stop signs.

Question 19

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

Accepted Answer

A) less than 10 
B) more than 20 
C) less than 50 
D) nearly 80 
A) less than 10 
B) more than 20 
C) less than 50 
D) nearly 80

Question 20

Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

Injuries caused by repeated tasks that use a particular part of the body are known as

Which of the following criteria is NOT a consideration in setting speed limits?

Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?

List and define three forms of family and intimate violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.

All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls EXCEPT

About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

The recommended minimum age for front-seat passengers in vehicles with air bags is

Describe (a)two strategies for preventing fires, (b)two strategies for preparing for fire-related situations,and (c)three strategies for preventing injuries should a fire occur.For part (c),include an explanation of what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

Which one of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

All of the following are safe cycling strategies EXCEPT

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

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