Question 1

Which of the following statements about reducing the risk of injury is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) Public education campaigns about risky behaviors can help prevent injuries. 
B) Engineering strategies such a safety belts can help lower injury rates. 
C) Ultimately it is up to each individual to take responsibility for avoiding injuries. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) Public education campaigns about risky behaviors can help prevent injuries. 
B) Engineering strategies such a safety belts can help lower injury rates. 
C) Ultimately it is up to each individual to take responsibility for avoiding injuries. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 2

Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front air bags provide substantial protection?

Accepted Answer

A) a side collision 
B) a rollover crash 
C) a rear-end collision 
D) a head-on collision 
A) a side collision 
B) a rollover crash 
C) a rear-end collision 
D) a head-on collision

Question 3

Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) In the United States,violence is highest in the South. 
B) Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power typically have the most violence. 
C) People under the age of 25 account for 40% of the arrests for violent crimes. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) In the United States,violence is highest in the South. 
B) Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power typically have the most violence. 
C) People under the age of 25 account for 40% of the arrests for violent crimes. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 4

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

Accepted Answer

A) father-daughter. 
B) brother-sister. 
C) uncle-niece. 
D) mother-son. 
A) father-daughter. 
B) brother-sister. 
C) uncle-niece. 
D) mother-son.

Question 5

Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.

Accepted Answer

1. Travel with a group of friends to and

Question 6

The most common form of elder abuse is

Accepted Answer

A) physical abuse. 
B) emotional abuse. 
C) financial exploitation. 
D) neglect. 
A) physical abuse. 
B) emotional abuse. 
C) financial exploitation. 
D) neglect.

Question 7

For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

Accepted Answer

A) butane 
B) propane 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) chlorine 
A) butane 
B) propane 
C) carbon monoxide 
D) chlorine

Question 9

Injuries to the head and wrist are the most common injuries sustained by in-line skating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer:
●assault and homicide
●gang-related violence
●hate crimes
●school violence
●workplace violence

Accepted Answer

School violence is a serious issue that

Question 11

Strategies to help women avoid consuming a beverage containing a date-rape drug include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) obtaining a fresh drink after leaving one's drink unattended for any period of time. 
B) not accepting an opened beverage of any type from a stranger. 
C) limiting your drinking to one drink per hour. 
D) going to a party or club with several friends. 
A) obtaining a fresh drink after leaving one's drink unattended for any period of time. 
B) not accepting an opened beverage of any type from a stranger. 
C) limiting your drinking to one drink per hour. 
D) going to a party or club with several friends.

Question 12

All of the following are strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) obeying the speed limit. 
B) keeping your car in good working order. 
C) always wearing a safety belt. 
D) taking less-traveled roads instead of interstate highways. 
A) obeying the speed limit. 
B) keeping your car in good working order. 
C) always wearing a safety belt. 
D) taking less-traveled roads instead of interstate highways.

Question 13

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

Accepted Answer

A) 10 to 14. 
B) 15 to 24. 
C) 25 to 40. 
D) 55 to 65. 
A) 10 to 14. 
B) 15 to 24. 
C) 25 to 40. 
D) 55 to 65.

Question 14

Which one of the following statements about pedestrians and injury is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Wearing stereo headphones while jogging increases the likelihood of being injured. 
B) Nearly one third of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections. 
C) Traffic conditions contribute more to pedestrian injuries than poor decision making does. 
D) Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly. 
A) Wearing stereo headphones while jogging increases the likelihood of being injured. 
B) Nearly one third of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections. 
C) Traffic conditions contribute more to pedestrian injuries than poor decision making does. 
D) Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.

Question 15

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

Accepted Answer

A) There are double standards about appropriate sexual behavior. 
B) Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality. 
C) Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently. 
D) Some males have a hostile attitude toward women. 
A) There are double standards about appropriate sexual behavior. 
B) Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality. 
C) Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently. 
D) Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.

Question 16

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

Accepted Answer

A) low self-esteem. 
B) financial dependence. 
C) belief that their children need a father. 
D) all of these. 
A) low self-esteem. 
B) financial dependence. 
C) belief that their children need a father. 
D) all of these.

Question 17

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

Accepted Answer

A) call for help. 
B) remove the victim from contact with the poison. 
C) perform a Heimlich maneuver. 
D) elevate the victim's feet. 
A) call for help. 
B) remove the victim from contact with the poison. 
C) perform a Heimlich maneuver. 
D) elevate the victim's feet.

Question 18

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

Accepted Answer

A) affects employment decisions. 
B) interferes with work performance. 
C) creates a hostile environment. 
D) meets any of these conditions. 
A) affects employment decisions. 
B) interferes with work performance. 
C) creates a hostile environment. 
D) meets any of these conditions.

Question 19

Which of the following statements about gangs is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Gang activities are limited to large urban areas. 
B) Gangs often serve as a means for companionship and self-esteem. 
C) Gang members are more likely than non-gang members to possess weapons. 
D) The average age for joining a gang is 14. 
A) Gang activities are limited to large urban areas. 
B) Gangs often serve as a means for companionship and self-esteem. 
C) Gang members are more likely than non-gang members to possess weapons. 
D) The average age for joining a gang is 14.

Question 20

The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Which of the following statements about reducing the risk of injury is TRUE?

Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front air bags provide substantial protection?

Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.

The most common form of elder abuse is

For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.

The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

Injuries to the head and wrist are the most common injuries sustained by in-line skating.

Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer: ●assault and homicide ●gang-related violence ●hate crimes ●school violence ●workplace violence

Strategies to help women avoid consuming a beverage containing a date-rape drug include all of the following EXCEPT

All of the following are strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries EXCEPT

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

Which one of the following statements about pedestrians and injury is FALSE?

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

Which of the following statements about gangs is FALSE?

The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

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