Question 1

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 2

The most common form of reported 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 3

The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as

Accepted Answer

A) cyberwatching. 
B) spamming. 
C) cyberstalking. 
D) electrostalking. 
A) cyberwatching. 
B) spamming. 
C) cyberstalking. 
D) electrostalking.

Question 4

List ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

Accepted Answer

1. Always wear a seatbelt: Seatbelts are

Question 5

What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

Accepted Answer

A) shock 
B) excessive bleeding 
C) head injury 
D) ruptured spleen 
A) shock 
B) excessive bleeding 
C) head injury 
D) ruptured spleen

Question 6

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 7

The leading cause of fire deaths is

Accepted Answer

A) careless smoking. 
B) cooking. 
C) furnace problems. 
D) unattended candles. 
A) careless smoking. 
B) cooking. 
C) furnace problems. 
D) unattended candles.

Question 8

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) They should be cleaned monthly. 
B) They should be tested yearly. 
C) They should be placed on each level of a home. 
D) Batteries should be replaced yearly. 
A) They should be cleaned monthly. 
B) They should be tested yearly. 
C) They should be placed on each level of a home. 
D) Batteries should be replaced yearly.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

Accepted Answer

A) the Heimlich maneuver 
B) conflict resolution 
C) artificial respiration 
D) cardiopulmonary resuscitation 
A) the Heimlich maneuver 
B) conflict resolution 
C) artificial respiration 
D) cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Question 10

Which of the following 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 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 are examples of sexual harassment.

Question 11

Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

Accepted Answer

A) head injuries. 
B) chest injuries. 
C) spinal injuries. 
D) blood loss. 
A) head injuries. 
B) chest injuries. 
C) spinal injuries. 
D) blood loss.

Question 13

To avoid being stalked on the Internet,all of the following guidelines are suggested EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) avoid using your real name on the Internet. 
B) respond immediately to any harassing e-mail or chat. 
C) do not share personal information in public spaces anywhere online. 
D) learn how to filter unwanted e-mail. 
A) avoid using your real name on the Internet. 
B) respond immediately to any harassing e-mail or chat. 
C) do not share personal information in public spaces anywhere online. 
D) learn how to filter unwanted e-mail.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) The perception among some groups that real men don't take no for an answer. 
B) The perception among some groups that nice women don't say no to sex. 
C) Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently. 
D) Some males have a hostile attitude toward women. 
A) The perception among some groups that real men don't take no for an answer. 
B) The perception among some groups that nice women don't say no to sex. 
C) Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently. 
D) Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.

Question 15

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

Accepted Answer

1) Socioeconomic factors: Poverty, lack

Question 18

Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A) You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space. 
B) You should have your furnace inspected every five years. 
C) You should keep a window open in the house at all times. 
D) All of these statements are true. 
A) You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space. 
B) You should have your furnace inspected every five years. 
C) You should keep a window open in the house at all times. 
D) All of these statements are true.

Question 20

Motorized scooters are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

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

The most common form of reported elder abuse is

The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as

List ten strategies for reducing the risk of motor vehicle injuries.

What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

The leading cause of fire deaths is

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

Which of the following is an example of sexual harassment?

Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

To avoid being stalked on the Internet,all of the following guidelines are suggested EXCEPT

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

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

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

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

Most crimes committed on college campuses against students are committed by nonstudents.

Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

Motorized scooters are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

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