Deck 21: Personal Safety

Question 1

Which of the following factors fall into the category of a driver distraction that contributes to accidents?

A)influence of alcohol
B)fatigue
C)cell phones
D)speeding

Answer 1

cell phones

Question 2

Which of the following statements about reducing the risk of injury is TRUE?

A)Public education campaigns about risky behaviors 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.

Answer 2

All of these statements are true.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

unintentional injuries

Question 4

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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

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

Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States for people

A)who are retired.
B)under age 45.
C)85 and older.
D)ages 50 to 55.

Question 7

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)do all of these.

Question 8

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 rear-end collision
D)a head-on collision

Question 9

Which of the following is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of death in motor vehicle crashes?

A)driving at the speed limit
B)installing airbags
C)taking energy drinks
D)using safety belts

Question 10

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

A)fatigue
B)cell phones
C)speeding
D)all of these

Question 11

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

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)Most motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving,especially speeding.

Question 12

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-traveled roads instead of interstate highways.

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

Which of the following statements about air bags is FALSE?

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 safer for children.
D)All of these statements are false.

Question 15

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

A)10 to 14.
B)15 to 24.
C)25 to 40.
D)55 to 65.

Question 16

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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

Question 17

Which one of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

A)Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in the United States.
B)Unintentional injuries account for more years of potential life lost than any other cause.
C)Injuries are labeled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is purposely inflicted.
D)Officials no longer call events leading to injuries "accidents" because the term suggests events beyond human control.

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

A)tailgating
B)speeding
C)frequent and erratic lane changes
D)all of these

Question 19

Which one 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 20

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

Question 21

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

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 conditions contribute more to pedestrian injuries than poor decision making does.
D)Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.

Question 22

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

A)call for help.
B)remove the victim from contact with the poison.
C)perform a Heimlich maneuver.
D)elevate the victim's feet.

Question 23

Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is

A)severe lacerations.
B)homicide.
C)electrocution.
D)crushing injuries.

Question 24

What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

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

Question 25

What is the primary killer in home fires?

A)flames
B)heat
C)smoke
D)toxic gas

Question 26

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

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

Question 27

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 28

The Heimlich maneuver helps

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

Question 29

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 30

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

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 31

Which of the following statements about preventing poisoning by gases is TRUE?

A)You should never operate a vehicle in an enclosed space.
B)You should have your furnace inspected every five years.
C)You should keep a window open in the house at all times.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 32

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 33

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

A)snowboarding
B)mountain biking
C)riding a lightweight scooter
D)all of these

Question 34

Which of the following statements about smoke detectors is FALSE?

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 35

During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing 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 36

What is the most frequent type of occupational illness?

A)respiratory illness
B)skin disorder
C)infectious disease
D)ingesting poison

Question 37

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

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

Question 38

The leading cause of fire deaths is

A)careless smoking.
B)cooking.
C)furnace problems.
D)unattended candles.

Question 39

Probably the best advice for anyone who picks up a gun is to

A)hold it with two hands.
B)determine the type of ammunition it requires.
C)blow down its barrel to clear it of debris.
D)assume it is loadeD.

Question 40

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

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

Question 41

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

A)less than 10
B)more than 20
C)less than 50
D)nearly 80

Question 42

Which of the following statements about school violence is TRUE?

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

Question 43

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 44

Which of the following statements about homicide is FALSE?

A)Young black males are at the highest risk of death from homicide.
B)Poverty is a significant factor in homicide.
C)Most homicides are committed against strangers.
D)Most homicides are committed with a firearm.

Question 45

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting EXCEPT

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

Question 46

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

A)avoid using your real name on the Internet.
B)respond immediately to any harassing e-mail or chat.
C)do not share personal information in public spaces anywhere online.
D)learn how to filter unwanted e-mail.

Question 47

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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

Question 48

Which country has a homicide death rate that is four to ten times greater than that of similar countries?

A)United States
B)Italy
C)Ireland
D)Germany

Question 49

Which of the following statements about gangs is FALSE?

A)Gang activities are 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)The average age for joining a gang is 14.

Question 50

The most common form of elder abuse is

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

Question 51

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to

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

Question 52

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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

Question 53

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)all of these.

Question 54

Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

A)physically harming someone
B)arousing fear in someone
C)preventing a person from doing what they want to do
D)all of these

Question 55

Most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are

A)Hispanic males.
B)African American males.
C)White females.
D)White males.

Question 56

Injuries caused by repeated tasks that use a particular part of the body are known as

A)arthritis.
B)work injuries.
C)repetitive strain injuries.
D)aggravated joint syndrome.

Question 57

Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

A)In the United States,violence is highest in the South.
B)Neighborhoods that are disadvantaged in status and power typically have the most violence.
C)People under the age of 25 account for 40% of the arrests for violent crimes.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 58

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

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

Question 59

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

A)cyberwatching.
B)spamming.
C)cyberstalking.
D)electrostalking.

Question 60

About what percentage of sexual assaults of women are committed by someone the woman knows?

A)10 percent
B)25 percent
C)40 percent
D)75 percent

Question 61

Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to half of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

Question 62

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

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

Question 63

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

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.

Question 64

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

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

Question 65

To determine a safe following distance in a car,you should follow the two-second rule.

Question 66

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 67

A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behavior.

Question 68

A recent study found hay fever sufferers who had taken antihistamines and drove were as impaired as if they were legally drunk.

Question 69

For maximum safety,bicycle riders should ride against the flow of traffic.

Question 70

Higher highway speed limits reduce the number of motor vehicle fatalities.

Question 71

Motor vehicle injuries are the leading cause of severe brain injury in the United States.

Question 72

In a car crash,your chances of being killed are 25 times greater if you are thrown from your vehicle than if your seat belt holds you in the car.

Question 73

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

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

Question 74

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

A)affects employment decisions.
B)interferes with work performance.
C)creates a hostile environment.
D)meets any of these conditions.

Question 75

"Years of potential life lost" refers to the difference between one's life expectancy and one's age at death.

Question 76

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Question 77

Motorized scooters are easier to handle in an emergency than motorcycles because they have less power and travel more slowly.

Question 78

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 calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office.
C)An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance.
D)All of these statements are examples of sexual harassment.

Question 79

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

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

For every 4 feet that a ladder extends up a wall,the ladder base should be placed 1 foot away from the wall.