Question 1

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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A) the time of day. 
B) poor road conditions. 
C) multiple collisions. 
D) operator error. 
A) the time of day. 
B) poor road conditions. 
C) multiple collisions. 
D) operator error.

Question 2

Advanced airbag systems are being introduced that

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A) protect both front-seat and back-seat passengers. 
B) have sensors that respond to crash severity. 
C) are voice-activated. 
D) do all of these. 
A) protect both front-seat and back-seat passengers. 
B) have sensors that respond to crash severity. 
C) are voice-activated. 
D) do all of these.

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe how American Heart Association guidelines for CPR have changed,and give a description of the currently accepted method.How have new technologies influenced modern CPR training?

Accepted Answer

The American Heart Association (AHA) gui

Question 5

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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

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A) Public education can help prevent injuries. 
B) Engineering strategies such as 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 can help prevent injuries. 
B) Engineering strategies such as 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 7

Some researchers have suggested that the hormone _______________ may be linked to male aggression.

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A) estrogen 
B) adrenaline 
C) testosterone 
D) progesterone 
A) estrogen 
B) adrenaline 
C) testosterone 
D) progesterone

Question 8

Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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1. Protect your personal information: Be

Question 9

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to have

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A) a higher risk for violent behavior toward their partners. 
B) inflated levels of self-esteem. 
C) fewer problems with alcohol abuse. 
D) little need to demonstrate dominance over their partners. 
A) a higher risk for violent behavior toward their partners. 
B) inflated levels of self-esteem. 
C) fewer problems with alcohol abuse. 
D) little need to demonstrate dominance over their partners.

Question 10

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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.

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(a) Two strategies for preventing fires

Question 14

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give one example from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of unintentional deaths (and why)among Americans.

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Unintentional injuries are injuries that

Question 15

The leading cause of workplace death of women is

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A) severe lacerations. 
B) homicide. 
C) electrocution. 
D) crushing injuries. 
A) severe lacerations. 
B) homicide. 
C) electrocution. 
D) crushing injuries.

Question 16

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A person who tracks his or her partner's time and restricts his or her partner's access to money is exhibiting behaviors associated with abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

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A) Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States. 
B) Unintentional injuries account for more years of potential life lost than any other cause. 
C) Injuries are labeled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is purposely inflicted. 
D) Officials no longer call events leading to injuries "accidents" because the term suggests events beyond human control. 
A) Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States. 
B) Unintentional injuries account for more years of potential life lost than any other cause. 
C) Injuries are labeled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is purposely inflicted. 
D) Officials no longer call events leading to injuries "accidents" because the term suggests events beyond human control.

Question 19

Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?

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A) influence of alcohol 
B) fatigue 
C) cell phones 
D) speeding 
A) influence of alcohol 
B) fatigue 
C) cell phones 
D) speeding

Question 20

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

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A) who are retired. 
B) under age 45. 
C) 85 and older. 
D) aged 50 to 55. 
A) who are retired. 
B) under age 45. 
C) 85 and older. 
D) aged 50 to 55.

Exam 21: Personal Safety

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

Advanced airbag systems are being introduced that

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

Describe how American Heart Association guidelines for CPR have changed,and give a description of the currently accepted method.How have new technologies influenced modern CPR training?

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

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

Some researchers have suggested that the hormone _______________ may be linked to male aggression.

Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to have

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

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

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

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.

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give one example from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of unintentional deaths (and why)among Americans.

The leading cause of workplace death of women is

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

A person who tracks his or her partner's time and restricts his or her partner's access to money is exhibiting behaviors associated with abuse.

Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?

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

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