Question 1

In some states, such as Florida, drowning is a leading cause of death in which age group?&#10;a. Elderly&#10;b. Adolescents&#10;c. Young children&#10;d. Preadolescents

Accepted Answer

In Florida, drowning is a leading cause of death in young children due to the prevalence of backyard pools and access to open bodies of water. Other age groups may also be at risk, but young children are the most vulnerable.

Question 2

Haddon developed a nine-cell matrix that classifies the phase of injury into:
a. Pre-event, event, post-event
b. Primary, secondary, tertiary
c. Predisposing, reinforcing, enabling
d. Assessment, policy development, assurance

Pre-event, event, post-event

Accepted Answer

Haddon developed a nine-cell matrix that classifies the phase of injury into:
a. Pre-event, event, post-event
b. Primary, secondary, tertiary
c. Predisposing, reinforcing, enabling
d. Assessment, policy development, assurance

Question 3

Since the 1970s, in what way have motor cycle helmet laws changed in the U.S.?
a. They have become progressively more restrictive
b. They have become increasingly less restrictive or repealed
c. Greater federal regulation has been implemented
d. Regulation has been increasingly tied to federal funding

Accepted Answer

Since the 1970s, motor cycle helmet laws in the U.S. have become increasingly less restrictive or repealed. Many states have either repealed their helmet laws or only require helmets for certain age groups or types of riders.

Question 4

The most common type of injury-related cause of death in the United States is:&#10;a. Homicide&#10;b. Firearms&#10;c. Burns&#10;d. Motor vehicles

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle accidents are the most common cause of injury-related death in the United States, accounting for nearly 40,000 deaths each year. Homicide, firearms, and burns are all significant causes of injury-related death, but they are not as common as motor vehicle accidents.

Question 5

According to the Haddon Matrix, an example of a pre-event factor involved in a motor vehicle crash would be which of the following?
a. Support for trauma and EMS
b. Speed limits
c. Vehicle size
d. Driver ability

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the Haddon Matrix, an example...

Question 6

The leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injury across most age groups is?&#10;a. Motor vehicle injuries&#10;b. Falls&#10;c. Poisonings&#10;d. Fires and burns

Accepted Answer

Falls are the leading cause of nonfatal unintentional injury across most age groups, including children, adults, and the elderly. Motor vehicle injuries and poisonings are also significant causes of injury, but falls are the most prevalent. Fires and burns are a relatively minor cause of injury in comparison.

Question 7

Another term for intentional injury is:&#10;a. Violence&#10;b. Preventable injury&#10;c. Interpersonal aggression&#10;d. Verbal abuse

Accepted Answer

Intentional injury is often referred to as violence, as it involves deliberate harm caused to another person. The other options - B) preventable injury, C) interpersonal aggression, and D) verbal abuse - may also be types of intentional injury or be related to intentional injury, but they do not encompass the full range of deliberate harm caused by violence.

Deck 19: Prevention of Unintentional Injuries