Question 1

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 2

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide gas is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) It has a slight rotten-egg smell. 
B) It is colorless. 
C) It cannot be detected. 
D) It rarely causes problems in family homes. 
A) It has a slight rotten-egg smell. 
B) It is colorless. 
C) It cannot be detected. 
D) It rarely causes problems in family homes.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

All of the following are common factors in many types of leisure injuries EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) use of alcohol. 
B) weather. 
C) lack of skill. 
D) misuse of equipment. 
A) use of alcohol. 
B) weather. 
C) lack of skill. 
D) misuse of equipment.

Question 7

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 8

Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A) A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him. 
B) A floor supervisor has calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office. 
C) An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance. 
D) All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment. 
A) A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him. 
B) A floor supervisor has calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office. 
C) An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance. 
D) All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Knowledge about first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

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 14

"Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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 18

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for

Accepted Answer

A) retired people. 
B) children and young adults. 
C) people over 80. 
D) middle-aged people. 
A) retired people. 
B) children and young adults. 
C) people over 80. 
D) middle-aged people.

Question 19

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) staying on the sidewalk. 
B) being intoxicated. 
C) crossing between intersections. 
D) walking in the same direction as the traffic on the roaD. 
A) staying on the sidewalk. 
B) being intoxicated. 
C) crossing between intersections. 
D) walking in the same direction as the traffic on the roaD.

Question 20

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.

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

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide gas is TRUE?

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

All of the following are common factors in many types of leisure injuries EXCEPT

The most common form of elder abuse is

Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

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

Knowledge about first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

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.

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

"Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.

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

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

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

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Exam 16: Personal Safety

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

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide gas is TRUE?

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

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

All of the following are common factors in many types of leisure injuries EXCEPT

The most common form of elder abuse is

Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

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

Knowledge about first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

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.

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

"Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.

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

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

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

Taking Charge of Your Health

Stress: The Constant Challenge

Psychological Health

Intimate Relationships and Communication

Sexuality, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Drug Misuse and Addiction

Alcohol and Tobacco

Nutrition Basics

Exercise for Health and Fitness

Weight Management

Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer

Immunity and Infection

Environmental Health

Conventional and Complimentary Medicine

The Challenge of Aging

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