Question 1

Which group of female pre-adolescent children has the highest all-cause injury mortality rate?&#10;A) white&#10;B) black&#10;C) Hispanic&#10;D) Asian

Accepted Answer

Black female pre-adolescent children have the highest all-cause injury mortality rate.

Question 2

What is the leading cause of injury death and Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) in women?&#10;A) homicide&#10;B) fire/burn&#10;C) drowning&#10;D) motor vehicle traffic

Accepted Answer

Motor vehicle traffic accidents are the leading cause of injury death and Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL) in women, as they are a common and significant cause of fatal injuries.

Question 3

Approximately _____ of injury deaths of women are intentional.&#10;A) 14%&#10;B) 23%&#10;C) 37%&#10;D) 52%

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Among occupational injuries, women are reported to have LOWER rates of _____ than men.&#10;A) carpal tunnel syndrome&#10;B) toxic exposure&#10;C) musculoskeletal injury&#10;D) burns

Accepted Answer

Women generally have lower rates of toxic exposure in occupational settings compared to men, as men are more likely to work in industries with higher exposure to hazardous substances.

Question 5

What are the two most common sites of sports and recreational injury in females?&#10;A) neck and shoulder&#10;B) elbow and wrist&#10;C) knee and ankle&#10;D) foot and back

Accepted Answer

Knee and ankle injuries are the most common in females due to the nature of many sports and activities that involve running, jumping, and quick changes in direction.

Question 6

Approximately 90% of gun deaths occur outdoors.

Accepted Answer

The majority of gun deaths, particularly suicides, often occur indoors rather than outdoors.

Question 7

Homelessness is associated with higher fall-related injuries in children.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that children experiencing homelessness are at a higher risk for injuries, including falls, due to unstable living conditions and lack of safe play environments.

Question 8

Suicide rates for white women peak in the teen years.

Accepted Answer

Suicide rates for white women do not peak in the teen years; they tend to increase with age, peaking in middle age.

Question 9

Females comprise a larger portion of the U.S. population beginning in their late 20s for non-Hispanic whites and non-Hispanic blacks and by age 30 for Hispanics.

Accepted Answer

Females generally have a longer life expectancy than males, leading to a larger proportion of females in older age groups across different racial and ethnic groups in the U.S.

Question 10

Women are reported to have fewer symptoms of acute stress and depression following trauma than men.

Accepted Answer

Research generally indicates that women tend to report more symptoms of acute stress and depression following trauma compared to men.

Question 11

Most experts in the field note that the problem of adverse effects of medical care is underreported in relation to its contribution to mortality, morbidity, and healthcare costs.

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

What are the three primary risk factors for motor vehicle occupant mortality?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What efforts have helped to significantly prevent the number of falls in younger populations?

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

What are the four primary current risk factors for infant suffocation?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

List five strategies that have been proposed to prevent drowning of young children.

Accepted Answer

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Deck 3: Intentional and Unintentional Injury Mortality and Morbidity