Deck 16: Personal Safety

Question 1

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

A)staying on the sidewalk.
B)being intoxicated.
C)crossing between intersections.
D)walking in the same direction as the traffic on the roaD.

Answer 1

staying on the sidewalk.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

an increase in the confidence of the driver

Question 3

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

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

Answer 3

head injury

Question 4

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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

A)retired people.
B)children and young adults.
C)people over 80.
D)middle-aged people.

Question 15

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 involve drivers who have no valid license.
C)Most motor vehicle crashes occur on one-way streets.
D)Most motor vehicle crashes are caused by bad driving,especially speeding.

Question 16

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

A)Walkers and runners should face traffic.
B)Nearly 40 percent 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 19

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 20

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

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

Question 21

Research suggests that the hormone ________ may be linked to aggressive behavior.

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

Question 22

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 23

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 24

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)putting a light switch by the door to every room.

Question 25

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 26

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

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

Question 27

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 28

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 29

Among women,the leading cause of workplace death is

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

Question 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

The leading cause of fire deaths is

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

Question 34

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

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

Question 35

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 36

What is the primary killer in home fires?

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

Question 37

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 38

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 39

The Heimlich maneuver helps

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

Question 40

Which of the following statements about homicide is FALSE?

A)Young black males have an elevated 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 41

Parents who abuse their children tend to

A)have high socioeconomic status.
B)believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)have high self-esteem.
D)have strong marriages.

Question 42

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 often feel they have no hope of legitimate success.
D)The average age for joining a gang is 14.

Question 43

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 44

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 45

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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

Question 46

The most common form of elder abuse is

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

Question 47

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 48

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 49

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 50

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 51

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 52

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

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

Question 53

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 54

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

Question 55

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 56

Most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are

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

Question 57

Firearms are used in __________ percent of workplace homicides.

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

Question 58

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

Question 59

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 60

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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

Question 61

The mission of the Department of Homeland Security is to help prevent,protect against,and respond to acts of terrorism on U.S.soil.

Question 62

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 63

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

Question 64

The mass media expose audiences of all ages to violence as an acceptable means of solving problems.

Question 65

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

Question 66

A substantial number of hate crimes are committed by males under age 20.

Question 67

People who live in households in which guns are kept have a much greater risk of suicide than people who live in households without guns.

Question 68

About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

Question 69

Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

Question 70

The profession that is the most dangerous in terms of workplace violence is driving a taxi.

Question 71

Single parents are at especially high risk for abusing their children.

Question 72

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

Question 73

Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.

Question 74

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

Question 75

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

Question 76

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

Question 77

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

Question 78

A person who tracks his or her partner's time and restricts his or her partner's access to money is exhibiting behaviors associated with battery.

Question 79

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

Question 80

About 80 percent of all incidents of elder abuse are reported.