Deck 20: Personal Safety

Question 1

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

A)10 to 14.
B)15 to 24.
C)25 to 34.
D)55 to 65.

Answer 1

15 to 24.

Question 2

Which of the following is the only type of automobile crash in which front air bags provide substantial protection?

A)a side collision
B)a rollover crash
C)a collision in which your car is struck from the rear
D)a head-on collision

Answer 2

a head-on collision

Question 3

Which of the following criteria is NOT a consideration in setting speed limits?

A)ideal driving conditions
B)road conditions
C)safest maximum speed
D)auto type

Answer 3

auto type

Question 4

Which of the following types of over-the-counter drugs has been found to impair driving skills as significantly as alcohol intoxication?

A)aspirin
B)antihistamines
C)antifungal medicine
D)decongestants

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

A)distribution of the stopping force over the entire body
B)prevention of the "second collision"
C)prevention of being thrown from the car
D)an increase in the confidence of the driver

Question 6

Advanced air bag systems are being introduced that

A)protect both front-and back-seat passengers.
B)have sensors that respond to crash severity.
C)are voice-activated.
D)detect alcohol and activate immediately.

Question 7

Driver distractions such as cell phones contribute to as many as ________ of all motor vehicle crashes.

A)5 percent
B)30 percent
C)50 percent
D)70 percent

Question 8

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

A)Public education campaigns about risky behaviours 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)All of these statements are true.

Question 9

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding motor-vehicle-related crashes?

A)Most motor vehicle crashes occur 50 miles or more from home.
B)Most motor vehicle crashes occur on roadways with speed limits over 40 miles per hour.
C)Most motor vehicle crashes occur on one-way streets.
D)Bad driving,especially speeding,is the most common cause of motor vehicle crashes.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air bags?

A)Air bags deflate 5 to 6 minutes after a collision.
B)They can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)Second generation airbags are somewhat safe for children.
D)They are not mandatory to be installed in Canadian vehicles.

Question 11

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

A)the time of day.
B)poor road conditions.
C)multiple collisions.
D)operator error.

Question 12

Air bags are more likely to cause injury if any of the following occurs,EXCEPT if

A)a person is improperly restrained.
B)a person is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)deployment occurs as a result of a side-impact collision.
D)the steering wheel or seat is inappropriately adjusteD.

Question 13

The recommended minimum age for front-seat passengers in vehicles with air bags is

A)7 months.
B)13 months.
C)7 years.
D)13 years.

Question 14

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in Canada for people

A)who are retired.
B)under age 44.
C)85 and older.
D)ages 50 to 55.

Question 15

Wearing a safety belt would have prevented fatal injuries for at least ________ of people killed in automobile crashes who were not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash.

A)10 percent
B)25 percent
C)45 percent
D)60 percent

Question 16

All of the following are strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries,EXCEPT

A)obeying the speed limit.
B)keeping your car in good working order.
C)always wearing a safety belt.
D)taking less travelled roads instead of interstate highways.

Question 17

Which of the following is a common cause of motor vehicle injuries?

A)fatigue
B)cell phones
C)speeding
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 18

What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

A)cancer
B)unintentional injuries
C)heart disease
D)stroke

Question 19

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

A)tailgating
B)speeding
C)frequent and erratic lane changes
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 20

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding injuries?

A)Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in CanadA.
B)Unintentional injuries include motor vehicle crashes,drowning,and falls.
C)Injuries are labelled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is intended.
D)Events leading to injuries are no longer called "accidents" because the term suggests events beyond human control.

Question 21

All of the following are common fatal home injuries,EXCEPT

A)fires.
B)intentional shootings.
C)falls.
D)poisonings.

Question 22

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviours,EXCEPT

A)facing traffic while walking along a road.
B)wearing dark clothing.
C)crossing between intersections.
D)hitchhiking.

Question 23

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

A)call for help.
B)remove the victim from contact with the poison.
C)cover the victim with blankets.
D)elevate the victim's feet.

Question 24

All of the following are common factors in many types of leisure injuries,EXCEPT

A)use of alcohol.
B)weather.
C)lack of skill.
D)misuse of equipment.

Question 25

All of the following are safe cycling strategies,EXCEPT

A)using lights and reflectors,especially at night or in dark areas.
B)riding against the flow of traffic to increase visibility.
C)wearing a helmet that sits straight on the head.
D)stopping at all stop signs.

Question 26

Which of the following is TRUE regarding preventing poisoning by gases?

A)You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space.
B)You should have your furnace inspected yearly.
C)You should keep a window open in the house at all times.
D)A and B

Question 27

The leading cause of fire deaths is

A)careless smoking.
B)cooking.
C)burning leaves.
D)unattended candles.

Question 28

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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

Question 29

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding smoke detectors?

A)They should be cleaned monthly.
B)They should be tested yearly.
C)They should be placed on each level of a home.
D)Batteries should be replaced yearly.

Question 30

The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

A)butane
B)propane
C)carbon monoxide
D)chlorine

Question 31

The Heimlich manoeuvre helps

A)maintain heartbeat.
B)control shock.
C)reduce the impact of trauma.
D)clear an airway.

Question 32

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding carbon monoxide gas?

A)It has a slight rotten-egg smell.
B)It is colorless.
C)It cannot be detected.
D)It rarely causes problems in family homes.

Question 33

The primary killer in home fires is(are)

A)flames.
B)heat.
C)smoke.
D)poisonous gas.

Question 34

All of the following are recommended strategies for avoiding falls,EXCEPT

A)setting the base of a straight ladder 1 foot out for every 4 feet of ladder height.
B)installing nonslip applications in the shower or bathtuB.
C)standing no higher than the second step from the top of a stepladder.
D)avoiding alcohol or other drug intoxication.

Question 35

Which of the following industries has the highest rate of workplace injuries?

A)construction
B)manufacturing
C)transport
D)all of the above

Question 36

What is the cause of about two-thirds of all bicycle-related deaths?

A)shock
B)excessive bleeding
C)head injury
D)ruptured spleen

Question 37

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is(are)

A)head injuries.
B)chest injuries.
C)spinal injuries.
D)blood loss.

Question 38

Approximately how many hospitalizations are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

A)1000
B)3000
C)5000
D)7000

Question 39

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding pedestrians and injury?

A)Wearing stereo headphones while jogging increases the likelihood of being injured.
B)Nearly one third of all pedestrian deaths occur between intersections.
C)Traffic considerations are bigger contributors to pedestrian injuries than is poor decision making.
D)Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.

Question 40

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

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 41

To avoid being stalked on the Internet,all of the following are suggested,EXCEPT

A)never use your real name in a chat room.
B)respond immediately to any harassing e-mail or chat.
C)do not share personal information in a chat room.
D)learn how to filter unwanted e-mail.

Question 42

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to

A)have a higher risk for violent behaviour toward their partners.
B)have inflated levels of self-esteem.
C)have fewer problems with alcohol abuse.
D)seldom have the need to demonstrate dominance over their partners.

Question 43

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT

A)lift with your arms straight.
B)bend at the waist.
C)keep the lifted object close to the body.
D)set the object down gently.

Question 44

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

A)low self-esteem.
B)financial dependence.
C)belief that their children need a father.
D)A and B

Question 45

What percentage of crimes are considered violent?

A)10
B)20
C)30
D)40

Question 46

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

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

Question 47

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding violence?

A)In Canada,crime severity is highest in the North and West.
B)Neighbourhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power are typically the ones with the most violence.
C)Violence is committed by men in most cases.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 48

What percentage of adults will experience at least one episode of back pain during their lives?

A)30
B)50
C)65
D)80

Question 49

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

A)sexual orientation.
B)religious affiliation.
C)ethnicity.
D)national origin.

Question 50

What percentage of students report being bullied each week?

A)3
B)5
C)8
D)10

Question 51

Violent criminals are most often:

A)male.
B)young.
C)poor.
D)all of the above.

Question 52

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding school violence?

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.
D)Children and adolescents have a higher risk of violence at school than at home.

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a type of violence?

A)sexual assault
B)suicide
C)child abuse
D)All of these choices are types of violence.

Question 54

The use of electronic communications to stalk another person is known as

A)cyberwatching.
B)cyberspamming.
C)cyberstalking.
D)cybergenics.

Question 55

Parents who abuse their children tend to

A)abuse each child equally.
B)believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)have high self-esteem.
D)have strong marriages.

Question 56

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding homicide?

A)A large proportion of homicides in Canada are gang-related.
B)Spousal homicide rates are highest for those between 25 and 24 years of age.
C)Most homicides are committed against strangers.
D)Wives are three times more likely to be murdered than husbands.

Question 57

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gangs?

A)Gang activities are primarily limited to large urban areas.
B)Gangs often serve as a means for companionship and self-esteem.
C)Gang members are more likely than non-gang members to possess weapons.
D)Gangs are common in areas where there is a high proportion of poor people.

Question 58

Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to male aggression.

A)estrogen
B)adrenaline
C)testosterone
D)progesterone

Question 59

Which of the following behaviours would be considered abuse?

A)physically harming someone
B)arousing fear in someone
C)preventing a person from doing what she wants
D)All of these choices would be considered abuse.

Question 60

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

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

Question 61

Worldwide,how many people are injured in motor vehicle crashes annually?

A)5 million
B)20 million
C)50 million
D)78 million

Question 62

About what percentage of sexual assaults against women are committed by strangers?

A)15
B)33
C)52
D)67

Question 63

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

A)affects employment decisions.
B)interferes with work performance.
C)creates a hostile environment.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Question 64

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

A)seduction.
B)harassment.
C)solicitation.
D)rape.

Question 65

The economic cost of injuries each year in Canada is approximately:

A)2 billion
B)10 billion
C)14 billion
D)20 billion

Question 66

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

A)There are double standards about appropriate sexual behaviour.
B)Some males and females perceive romantic behaviour differently.
C)Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.
D)Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality.

Question 67

What percentage of older adults are abused in Canada?

A)1-2
B)3-5
C)4-10
D)6-12

Question 68

Which of the following is FALSE regarding sexual harassment?

A)It can occur between people of the same or opposite sex.
B)In many instances,the victims report it to the appropriate authorities.
C)The Human Rights Commission suggests that the victim initially try to ignore the behavior before taking assertive measures.
D)B and C

Question 69

Your odds are greatest of being killed in which of the following?

A)a fire
B)a fall
C)a plane crash
D)all have the same risk

Question 70

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

A)father-daughter.
B)brother-sister.
C)uncle-niece.
D)mother-son.

Question 71

Which of the following statements is an example of sexual harassment?

A)A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him.
B)A floor supervisor has several calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office for daily status meetings.
C)An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance but never makes physical contact.
D)All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment.

Question 72

Approximately what percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes in Canada involve speeding?

A)10
B)28
C)25
D)35

Question 73

Worldwide,how many people are killed in motor vehicle crashes annually?

A)500,000
B)1 million
C)1.2 million
D)1.7 million

Question 74

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

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 75

The most common form of elder abuse is

A)physical abuse.
B)emotional abuse.
C)financial exploitation.
D)neglect.

Question 76

Approximately how many Canadians over the age of 12 injury themselves enough to limit their daily activities each year in Canada?

A)2 million
B)4 million
C)6 million
D)8 million

Question 77

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

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 78

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

A)the Heimlich manoeuvre
B)artificial respiration
C)cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D)conflict resolution

Question 79

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding sexual abuse of children?

A)Most sexually abused children are between the ages of 8 and 12 when the abuse first occurs.
B)More boys are abused than girls.
C)Sexual abuse of children is rare in our society.
D)The degree of trauma that sexually abused children experience is consistent among most victims.

Question 80

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding child sexual abusers?

A)Most sexual offenders are heterosexual men.
B)Women more frequently sexually abuse children than do men.
C)Sexual offenders are approximately equally divided between men and women.
D)Sex offenders are rarely known by their victims except in the case of incest.