Question 1

Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front airbags 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

In cases of child abuse,one child in a family may be perceived by the abuser to be different in some way and singled out for violent treatment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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 4

What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A) cancer 
B) unintentional injuries 
C) heart disease 
D) stroke 
A) cancer 
B) unintentional injuries 
C) heart disease 
D) stroke

Question 5

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

Question 6

The Heimlich maneuver helps

Accepted Answer

A) maintain heartbeat. 
B) control shock. 
C) reduce the impact of trauma. 
D) clear an airway. 
A) maintain heartbeat. 
B) control shock. 
C) reduce the impact of trauma. 
D) clear an airway.

Question 7

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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) As much as half of all pedestrian deaths involves alcohol intoxication. 
C) Walking with traffic reduces the risk of pedestrian injury. 
D) Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly. 
A) Wearing stereo headphones while jogging increases the likelihood of being injured. 
B) As much as half of all pedestrian deaths involves alcohol intoxication. 
C) Walking with traffic reduces the risk of pedestrian injury. 
D) Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.

Question 10

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

Accepted Answer

A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 40 percent 
D) 75 percent 
A) 10 percent 
B) 25 percent 
C) 40 percent 
D) 75 percent

Question 13

The mass media expose audiences of all ages to violence as an acceptable means of solving problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A recent study found hay fever sufferers who had taken the antihistamine diphenhydramine and drove were as impaired as if they were legally drunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is the most likely 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 16

A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements about airbags is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Airbags deflate 5-6 minutes after a collision. 
B) Airbags can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard. 
C) Second-generation airbags are somewhat safer for children. 
D) Airbags are not a replacement for seat belts. 
A) Airbags deflate 5-6 minutes after a collision. 
B) Airbags can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard. 
C) Second-generation airbags are somewhat safer for children. 
D) Airbags are not a replacement for seat belts.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The three forms of family and intimate-p

Question 19

The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

Accepted Answer

A) physically harming someone 
B) arousing fear in someone 
C) preventing a person from doing what they want to do 
D) all of these 
A) physically harming someone 
B) arousing fear in someone 
C) preventing a person from doing what they want to do 
D) all of these

Exam 21: Personal Safety

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

In cases of child abuse,one child in a family may be perceived by the abuser to be different in some way and singled out for violent treatment.

Which of the following statements about gangs is FALSE?

What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

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

The Heimlich maneuver helps

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

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

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

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

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

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

The mass media expose audiences of all ages to violence as an acceptable means of solving problems.

A recent study found hay fever sufferers who had taken the antihistamine diphenhydramine and drove were as impaired as if they were legally drunk.

Which of the following is the most likely practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?

A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behavior.

Which of the following statements about airbags is FALSE?

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

The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

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