Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

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) low self-esteem and financial dependence. 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) low self-esteem. 
B) financial dependence. 
C) belief that their children need a father. 
D) low self-esteem and financial dependence. 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Three forms of family and intimate viole

Question 5

All of the following are recommended strategies for preventing fire 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 6

Which of the following is the FIRST step in providing emergency care?

Accepted Answer

A) Call for help using 9-1-1 or a local emergency number. 
B) Care for the victim if you know appropriate first aid. 
C) Check to see if the situation is safe for you and the injured person. 
D) Check the injured person to assess her or his condition. 
A) Call for help using 9-1-1 or a local emergency number. 
B) Care for the victim if you know appropriate first aid. 
C) Check to see if the situation is safe for you and the injured person. 
D) Check the injured person to assess her or his condition.

Question 7

Most incidents of date rape are reported to the police.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Some researchers have suggested that the male hormone,testosterone,is in some way linked to aggressive behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Speed limits are established based on ideal conditions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Injuries caused by repeated strain on a particular part of the body are known as

Accepted Answer

A) arthritis. 
B) cumulative trauma disorder. 
C) repetitive strain injuries. 
D) aggravated joint syndrome. 
A) arthritis. 
B) cumulative trauma disorder. 
C) repetitive strain injuries. 
D) aggravated joint syndrome.

Question 11

Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

Accepted Answer

A) technician 
B) laborer 
C) manager 
D) office administrator 
A) technician 
B) laborer 
C) manager 
D) office administrator

Question 12

No states have passed laws against cyberstalking yet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

Accepted Answer

A) Most violence occurs in suburban schools. 
B) Murder and suicide make up half of all cases reported. 
C) Characteristics of violent students may include depression and uncontrolled anger. 
D) Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home. 
A) Most violence occurs in suburban schools. 
B) Murder and suicide make up half of all cases reported. 
C) Characteristics of violent students may include depression and uncontrolled anger. 
D) Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home.

Question 14

When handling a firearm,you should always assume that it is loaded.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A) snowboarding 
B) mountain biking 
C) riding a lightweight scooter 
D) snowboarding and mountain biking 
E) All of these choices are correct. 
A) snowboarding 
B) mountain biking 
C) riding a lightweight scooter 
D) snowboarding and mountain biking 
E) All of these choices are correct.

Question 16

Nearly 90 percent of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

"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 19

Women will kill their husbands after repeated victimization or while being beaten.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE regarding reducing the risk of injury?

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) Engineering strategies such a safety belts can help lower injury rates;ultimately it is up to each individual to take responsibility for avoiding injuries. 
E) 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) Engineering strategies such a safety belts can help lower injury rates;ultimately it is up to each individual to take responsibility for avoiding injuries. 
E) All of these statements are true.

Exam 21: Personal Safety

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

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

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

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

All of the following are recommended strategies for preventing fire injuries,EXCEPT

Which of the following is the FIRST step in providing emergency care?

Most incidents of date rape are reported to the police.

Some researchers have suggested that the male hormone,testosterone,is in some way linked to aggressive behavior.

Speed limits are established based on ideal conditions.

Injuries caused by repeated strain on a particular part of the body are known as

Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

No states have passed laws against cyberstalking yet.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

When handling a firearm,you should always assume that it is loaded.

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

Nearly 90 percent of all motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving.

The most common form of elder abuse is

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

Women will kill their husbands after repeated victimization or while being beaten.

Which of the following is TRUE regarding reducing the risk of injury?

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