Deck 14: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Question 1

Refer to Caleb's Student Story in the chapter.What circumstance led to Caleb's accident?

A)Driving under the influence
B)Being in a hurry
C)Texting while driving
D)Being fatigued

Answer 1

Being in a hurry

Question 2

Which of the following age groups is the most likely to be a victim of a fatal or nonfatal fall?

A)0-19
B)19-24
C)25-40
D)Over 65

Answer 2

Over 65

Question 3

An emergency supply kit should contain enough nonperishable food and water to last at least

A)one day.
B)three days.
C)one week.
D)one month.

Answer 3

three days.

Question 4

Carrie has a two-year-old daughter who weighs 25 pounds.What type of car seat should she use for her?

A)A rear-facing safety seat
B)A booster seat
C)A safety belt strap in an adult seat
D)A forward-facing safety seat

Question 5

The number-one killer of young adults in the U.S.is

A)cardiovascular disease.
B)unintentional or intentional injuries.
C)cancer.
D)diabetes.

Question 6

All of the following contribute to residential fires except

A)solar panels.
B)candles.
C)careless smoking.
D)cooking.

Question 7

Seventy percent of bicycle accident deaths are attributed to

A)head injuries.
B)neck injuries.
C)spinal injuries.
D)abdominal injuries.

Question 8

Jess and her mother are at a restaurant when they see a woman at a nearby table violently coughing after choking on food.What should they do?

A)One of them should call 911 while the other performs the Heimlich maneuver.
B)One of them should pat the woman's back while the other raises the woman's arms above her head.
C)They should instruct the woman on how to lean over her chair and expel the object.
D)They should do nothing as long as the woman is able to cough.

Question 9

Russ was on his way to Florida for spring break when he encountered a hailstorm.What should he have done given the road conditions?

A)Closely followed the car in front of him so he could see the tail lights
B)Sped up to get through the storm quickly
C)Slowed down to adjust for wet pavement and reduced visibility
D)Made calls from his cell phone to check the storm forecast

Question 10

Electronic Stability Control works by

A)keeping the car properly aligned in its lane.
B)maintaining proper wheel balance on rough roads.
C)using sensors and computers to recognize what the driver is doing.
D)adjusting the cruise control system when necessary.

Question 11

Which of the following causes of unintentional injuries results in the most deaths among young people?

A)Work accidents
B)Bicycling accidents
C)Motorcycle accidents
D)Automobile accidents

Question 12

The increases in poisoning from drug overdose over the past forty years can be attributed to

A)more adults self-medicating.
B)prescription painkiller abuse.
C)more potent illegal drugs.
D)ingestion of household cleaning products.

Question 13

Unsafe bike riding habits include all of the following except

A)riding with traffic.
B)riding against traffic.
C)running stop lights.
D)weaving in and out of traffic.

Question 14

What percentage of car-crash deaths are linked to alcohol consumption?

A)Around 20%
B)Around 30%
C)Around 40%
D)Around 50%

Question 15

Refer to Caleb's Student Story in the chapter.What safety precaution did Caleb take that prevented him from sustaining injuries?

A)He wore a seatbelt.
B)He swerved his car to avoid the oncoming car.
C)He had a car with an airbag.
D)He put on his brakes when he saw the oncoming car.

Question 16

Speeding leads to unintentional injuries by

A)increasing the distance needed to stop in an emergency.
B)reducing the effectiveness of safety devices like seat belts and airbags.
C)reducing the amount of time to react to road conditions.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

Which of the following advancements in airbags since 2007 has enhanced automobile safety?

A)They are no longer a risk to infants and young children riding in the front seat.
B)They are deployed at a reduced force or shut off completely in a low-speed collision.
C)They eliminate the need for seatbelts.
D)They slow down the car's acceleration prior to deploying.

Question 18

All of the following are characteristics of aggressive driving except

A)driving too quickly for road conditions.
B)using the horn as a danger warning.
C)cutting off other vehicles.
D)changing lanes abruptly.

Question 19

Which of the following distracted driving behaviors is the most dangerous?

A)Texting
B)Talking on a cell phone
C)Turning the radio dials
D)Eating

Question 20

All of the following can lead to unintentional injuries except

A)not wearing a seat belt.
B)not wearing a bike helmet.
C)attempting suicide.
D)drinking and driving.

Question 21

All of the following statements regarding gangs are true except:

A)Gangs can seem appealing to youths in distressed neighborhoods.
B)Women are not represented in gangs due to gender inequality.
C)Gangs commit as much as 80% of the crime within some communities.
D)Gangs are becoming more active in rural and suburban areas.

Question 22

When Raquel is working on a computer,which of the following should she do to avoid RSI?

A)Angle the screen so that it faces direct sunlight.
B)Stop and stretch every 30 to 45 minutes.
C)Use a chair that reclines significantly.
D)Keep wrists bent and resting on the keyboarD.

Question 23

The legislation that requires colleges and universities to disclose their crime statistics is called the

A)Virginia Law.
B)Lehigh University Act.
C)Clery Act.
D)Anti-Hazing Law.

Question 24

Terrorism disproportionately affects

A)young adults.
B)older adults.
C)children.
D)middle-aged adults.

Question 25

Back injuries on the job are most often the result of

A)a fall.
B)improperly lifting heavy objects.
C)not wearing a lifting belt.
D)repetitively lifting small objects.

Question 26

Ryan plays violent video games.According to research this will most likely cause him to

A)commit a violent crime in the future.
B)be a victim of a violent crime.
C)develop paranoia.
D)perceive that violence is normal.

Question 27

Repetitive strain injuries can result in which of the following?

A)Pain
B)Swelling
C)Permanent nerve damage
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 28

Gangs are involved in which of the following crimes?

A)Drug trade
B)Armed robbery
C)Home invasion
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 29

Which of the following would be most likely to suffer a violent crime?

A)A young adult female living in an area with a high crime rate
B)A young adult male living in a distressed community
C)A middle-aged male a prosperous urban neighborhood
D)A teenage female in a suburban community

Question 30

For people over 15 most drownings occur

A)in swimming pools.
B)in natural water settings.
C)in hot tubs.
D)in boating accidents.

Question 31

The majority of hate crimes target victims based on their

A)religious beliefs.
B)race.
C)sexual orientation.
D)ethnicity.

Question 32

In 2008,which type of violent crime involved a gun in over half the cases?

A)Murder
B)Robbery
C)Aggravated assault
D)Rape

Question 33

Which of the following occupations is most likely to cause carpal tunnel syndrome?

A)Using a computer keyboard regularly
B)Driving a truck
C)Operating large machinery
D)Working in a mine

Question 34

The majority of violent crimes in the U.S.are

A)murders.
B)rapes.
C)aggravated assaults.
D)robberies.

Question 35

The safest way to store a firearm is

A)locked.
B)away from children.
C)unloaded.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 36

Mass shootings at Columbine High School and Virginia Tech have led to all the following except

A)increased crime rates on elementary,middle,and high school campuses since 2004.
B)new emergency response plans and procedures on campuses.
C)upgraded communication systems on campuses.
D)new safety services for students,faculty,and staff.

Question 37

The U.S.Dept.of Homeland Security works to combat terrorism by

A)negotiating with terrorists.
B)suspending immigration to the U.S.
C)reducing terrorists' abilities to win public support.
D)arming citizen militias.

Question 38

Terrorism is violence that is

A)premeditated.
B)politically motivated.
C)against noncombatant individuals.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 39

Abuse in a family or intimate relationship arises from the abuser's need for

A)intimacy.
B)control.
C)sexual fulfillment.
D)love.

Question 40

Factors that have been linked to higher rates of violent crime include all the following except

A)Poverty
B)Drugs and alcohol
C)Aging
D)Stress

Question 41

Refer to Jenny's Student Story in the chapter.For Jenny,what was the turning point in the relationship?

A)When her boyfriend refused to go out with her friends
B)When her boyfriend checked her cell phone messages
C)When her boyfriend pushed her into a wall
D)When she had to check in with her boyfriend every day

Question 42

Sexual harassment is defined as:

A)Physical sexual advancement towards another person.
B)Unwelcome sexual advancement that negatively affects the victim directly or indirectly.
C)Assault on a person of the opposite sex.
D)Coerced or threatening sexual advances that take place at work or school.

Question 43

Middle-aged drivers are more vulnerable than younger drivers to the dangers of distracted driving.

Question 44

Bike helmets are more than 85% effective at mitigating or preventing head injuries.

Question 45

Victims who stay in abusive relationships are likely to do so for any of the following reasons except

A)financial dependence on the abuser.
B)a lack of self-confidence.
C)cultural or moral prohibitions against family separation.
D)the desire for revenge.

Question 46

Children are twice as likely to be poisoned by household chemicals than medications.

Question 47

Yelling,screaming,or fighting a sexual attacker may be effective in all of the following situations except when

A)you know your attacker.
B)your attacker is unarmed.
C)your attacker is a stranger.
D)you are in a location where you may be able to escape by temporarily disabling or distracting your attacker.

Question 48

The rates of child abuse are highest in this age group.

A)Birth to 3 years old
B)4 to 7 years old
C)8 to 11 years old
D)12 to 15 years old

Question 49

The majority of all fire deaths occur at worksites.

Question 50

The cycle of domestic partner abuse begins with

A)tension building.
B)acute battering.
C)remorse.
D)pity.

Question 51

Putting down another person is an example of

A)physical abuse.
B)intellectual abuse.
C)emotional abuse.
D)social abuse.

Question 52

The rate of motorcyclists injured in crashes almost doubled during the period 1998-2008.

Question 53

All of the following statements are true regarding date rape drugs except

A)they cause the victim to become weak or confused.
B)they include the club drugs Ketamine and GHB.
C)they are typically administered to an intoxicated victim via a needle and syringe.
D)they can make it difficult for the victim to remember what happeneD.

Question 54

Refer to Jenny's Student Story in the chapter.What was the first sign of control that Jenny's boyfriend demonstrated?

A)He pushed her into a wall.
B)He didn't want her to go out with her friends.
C)He checked her cell phone messages.
D)He made her check in with him every day.

Question 55

More expensive,specialized bike helmets are safer than standard bike helmets.

Question 56

Many victims of violent crime know their attacker.

Question 57

Unintentional injuries are also referred to as accidents.

Question 58

After Dana broke up with her boyfriend,he continued to call her,follow her,and send her emails several times a day.This behavior is considered

A)sexual harassment.
B)stalking.
C)physical abuse.
D)emotional abuse.

Question 59

The overall amount of violent crimes in the U.S.has increased over the past two decades.

Question 60

Women are at greater risk for violence than men.

Question 61

Matching
Intimate partner violence

A)sexual activity with someone under the age of consent
B)the abuse of family members by other family members
C)the abuse of one member of a couple by the other
D)a pattern of harassment involving repeated unwanted contact
E)unwelcome sexual advances that affect academic or employment situations

Question 62

Men who hold low opinions of women are more likely to show higher levels of sexual aggression.

Question 63

Homosexual men experience more domestic violence than women.

Question 64

Children raised in violent surroundings are less likely to grow up to be violent adults.

Question 65

Matching
Intentional injury

A)intentionally and unjustifiably killing another person
B)the use of physical force with intent to cause harm
C)physical harm purposefully inflicted through violence
D)the killing of one human by another
E)an attack intended to cause serious physical harm

Question 66

Victims of sexual violence can experience sexual dysfunction.

Question 67

Matching
violence

A)intentionally and unjustifiably killing another person
B)the use of physical force with intent to cause harm
C)physical harm purposefully inflicted through violence
D)the killing of one human by another
E)an attack intended to cause serious physical harm

Question 68

Matching
Statutory rape

A)sexual activity with someone under the age of consent
B)the abuse of family members by other family members
C)the abuse of one member of a couple by the other
D)a pattern of harassment involving repeated unwanted contact
E)unwelcome sexual advances that affect academic or employment situations

Question 69

Teens moving away from home and going to college for the first time may be more vulnerable to intimate partner violence.

Question 70

Fraudulent financial schemes designed to steal an older adult's retirement savings are a form of elder abuse.

Question 71

Matching
Stalking

A)sexual activity with someone under the age of consent
B)the abuse of family members by other family members
C)the abuse of one member of a couple by the other
D)a pattern of harassment involving repeated unwanted contact
E)unwelcome sexual advances that affect academic or employment situations

Question 72

Arrests for assaults among teens have risen dramatically since the late 1990s.

Question 73

Matching
Aggravated assault

A)intentionally and unjustifiably killing another person
B)the use of physical force with intent to cause harm
C)physical harm purposefully inflicted through violence
D)the killing of one human by another
E)an attack intended to cause serious physical harm

Question 74

Matching
Sexual harassment

A)sexual activity with someone under the age of consent
B)the abuse of family members by other family members
C)the abuse of one member of a couple by the other
D)a pattern of harassment involving repeated unwanted contact
E)unwelcome sexual advances that affect academic or employment situations

Question 75

Violence refers only to the actual use of physical force.

Question 76

Matching
Murder

A)intentionally and unjustifiably killing another person
B)the use of physical force with intent to cause harm
C)physical harm purposefully inflicted through violence
D)the killing of one human by another
E)an attack intended to cause serious physical harm

Question 77

Matching
Homicide

A)intentionally and unjustifiably killing another person
B)the use of physical force with intent to cause harm
C)physical harm purposefully inflicted through violence
D)the killing of one human by another
E)an attack intended to cause serious physical harm

Question 78

Men account for the majority of arrests for violent crimes.

Question 79

Men and boys account for about 70% of the total costs of injuries in the U.S.

Question 80

Matching
Domestic violence

A)sexual activity with someone under the age of consent
B)the abuse of family members by other family members
C)the abuse of one member of a couple by the other
D)a pattern of harassment involving repeated unwanted contact
E)unwelcome sexual advances that affect academic or employment situations