Deck 15: Personal Safety and Injury Prevention

Question 1

The majority of violent crimes in the United States are

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

Answer 1

aggravated assaults.

Question 2

All of the following contribute to residential fires except

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

Answer 2

solar panels.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Automobile accidents

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

A) an increase in adults self-medicating.
B) prescription painkiller abuse.
C) the availability of potent illegal drugs.
D) ingestion of household cleaning products.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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

A) Approximately one-quarter
B) Approximately one-half
C) Approximately one-third
D) Approximately two-thirds

Question 10

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 11

For people over 15, most incidences of drowning occur

A) in swimming pools.
B) in natural water settings such as oceans, lakes and rivers.
C) in hot tubs.
D) in boating accidents.

Question 12

Which of the following activities is more 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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

Most of the bicycle accident deaths are attributed to

A) brain injuries.
B) neck injuries.
C) chest injuries.
D) abdominal injuries.

Question 17

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 abdominal thrusts.
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 18

The number-one killer of young adults in the United States is

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

Which of the following distracted driving behaviors results in the greatest number of motor vehicle accidents?

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

Question 21

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 22

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

A) negotiating with terrorists.
B) suspending immigration to the United States.
C) reducing the perception of terrorist threats.
D) arming citizen militias.

Question 23

When at a party, which of the following is recommended to avoid as someone may have slipped a drug into?

A) Don't drink an unattended drink.
B) Don't drink from a punch bowl.
C) Don't consume a drink someone offers you.
D) All of these are recommended to avoid drinking a contaminated drink.

Question 24

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 25

Jill was assaulted while walking back to her dormitory. Which of the following is not recommended?

A) Call the police and report the crime.
B) Take a hot shower to calm down.
C) Go to the hospital to be treated for injuries.
D) Call a counselor.

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

Terrorism is violence that is

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

Question 28

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 29

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 30

The cycle of domestic partner abuse begins with

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

Question 31

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 32

Mass shootings at schools and universities 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 33

In 2014, which type of violent crime involved a gun in over half the cases?

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

Question 34

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 35

Carpel tunnel syndrome is characterized by pain in the

A) foot.
B) neck.
C) head.
D) wrist.

Question 36

The most prevalent motivation for hate crimes is the victim's

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

Question 37

Putting down another person is an example of

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

Question 38

Which of the following would be more 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 socioeconomically distressed community.
C) A middle-aged male a prosperous urban neighborhood.
D) A teenage female in a suburban community.

Question 39

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 40

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 41

Most fires on college campuses are due to

A) candles.
B) barbeques.
C) cooking.
D) overloaded electrical outlets.

Question 42

________ are more likely to commit a violent crime and ________ are more likely to be victims of violent crime.

A) Women; men
B) Women; women
C) Men; men
D) Men; children

Question 43

Most hate crimes are driven by a person's sexual orientation.

Question 44

Pedestrians should always walk on the side of the road opposite the direction of traffic.

Question 45

When a person is choking and their airway blocked, approximately how long until permanent brain damage can occur?

A) 1 minute
B) 6 minutes
C) 15 minutes
D) 20 minutes

Question 46

Women are at greater risk for violence than men.

Question 47

The overall amount of violent crimes in the United States has increased over the past two decades.

Question 48

All of the following are correct about stalking except

A) it can be characterized by waiting for someone without a legitimate reason.
B) it can be characterized by buying unwanted presents for a person.
C) men are more likely to be stalked than women.
D) it occurs more frequently among college students than in the general population.

Question 49

Unintentional injuries are also referred to as accidents.

Question 50

Which of the following causes the highest number of choking deaths in children?

A) Latex balloons
B) Peanuts
C) Grapes
D) Bread

Question 51

Belief in strict gender roles can be a contributing factor in violence within relationships.

Question 52

Which of the following is correct procedure for lifting a heavy object?

A) Once you lift the item, keep it away from your body.
B) Once you lift the item, twist your spine from left to right to balance it.
C) When placing it on the ground, bend your lower back.
D) When you lift the item, keep your elbows close to your body.

Question 53

Which of the following activities is considered safe to do?

A) Eating while driving
B) Shaving while driving
C) Listening to music while driving
D) Putting on make-up while driving

Question 54

Most murders in the United States involve firearms.

Question 55

What does the term "the red zone" refer to?

A) The area behind the bar where patrons are not allowed.
B) The area of the library where students tend to study alone.
C) The first few weeks of a new semester when campus crime is more common.
D) The summer weeks when fewer students are on campus and crime is more common.

Question 56

Joe joined a fraternity and was driven to an isolated park and forced to drink alcohol. This is an example of

A) hazing.
B) domestic abuse.
C) terrorism.
D) a hate crime.

Question 57

Sex with someone who is drunk or under the influence of drugs is rape.

Question 58

The majority of all fire deaths occur at worksites.

Question 59

Which strategy is recommended to prevent repetitive strain injuries when working on a computer?

A) Angle the screen so your head bends upwards.
B) Keep your neck in a neutral position by raising the screen to eye level.
C) Rest your palms on the keyboard so that your hands are angled up from your wrists.
D) Carry your laptop over one shoulder to protect your other shoulder from strain.

Question 60

Most food-related choking incidents in children are due to which food?

A) Hot dogs
B) Grapes
C) Marshmallows
D) Cookies

Question 61

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

Question 62

What is the cycle of violence that makes it difficult for a victim to escape?

Question 63

Discuss three risk factors that lead to unintentional injuries.

Question 64

Justine and her friends are going out for the evening. What precautions should they take to avoid accidentally consuming a date rape drug?

Question 65

Smoke rises so crouching and crawling will allow you to leave a building safer.

Question 66

It is never a good idea to drop to the floor when being attacked by an assailant.

Question 67

It is never a good idea to hit someone on the back when they are choking.

Question 68

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

Question 69

The influence of testosterone may lead to more male aggression, anger, and risk taking.

Question 70

Sexual harassment only occurs between people of opposite sex.

Question 71

If you are being stalked and you know the person, you should try to reason with them to make them leave you alone.

Question 72

Men account for the majority of arrests for violent crimes.

Question 73

Consumption of alcohol is a factor in more than half of all drowning deaths.

Question 74

List five safe driving practices.

Question 75

Victims of sexual violence can experience sexual dysfunction.

Question 76

List three simple guidelines for reducing risks associated with motorcycle or bicycle accidents.

Question 77

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

Question 78

What is the Jeanne Clery Act and who is it named after?

Question 79

What suggestions does the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offer for helping a friend who's being abused?

Question 80

Describe three strategies to prevent repetitive strain injuries while working on a computer.