Deck 21: Personal Safety

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

auto type

Question 2

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)antihistamine
C)antifungal medicine
D)decongestants

Answer 2

antihistamine

Question 3

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

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

Answer 3

all of these

Question 4

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)aged 50 to 55.

Question 5

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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

Question 6

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

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

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 NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

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

Question 9

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

A)Public education can help prevent injuries.
B)Engineering strategies such as 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 10

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading unintentional injury cause of death for people aged

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

Question 11

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 12

The primary cause of death in motorcycle crashes is

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

Question 13

Advanced airbag systems are being introduced that

A)protect both front-seat and back-seat passengers.
B)have sensors that respond to crash severity.
C)are voice-activated.
D)do all of these.

Question 14

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

A)a side collision
B)a rollover crash
C)a rear-end collision
D)a head-on collision

Question 15

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 16

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

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

Question 17

Which 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 statements about airbags is FALSE?

A)Airbags deflate 5-6 minutes after a collision.
B)Airbags can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)Second-generation airbags are somewhat safer for children.
D)Airbags are not a replacement for seat belts.

Question 19

Of drivers killed in automobile crashes that were not wearing a safety belt,how many would have survived had they been wearing one?

A)20-30 percent
B)40-50 percent
C)80-90 percent
D)60-70 percent

Question 20

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

A)Most motor vehicle crashes involve the use of alcohol by one or more of the drivers.
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 occur within 25 miles of home.

Question 21

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 22

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 23

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)As much as half of all pedestrian deaths involves alcohol intoxication.
C)Walking with traffic reduces the risk of pedestrian injury.
D)Most pedestrian injuries involve the very young or elderly.

Question 24

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 25

The leading cause of workplace death of women is

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

Question 26

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 27

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

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

Question 28

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 29

The leading cause of fire deaths is

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

Question 30

What is the primary killer in fires?

A)burns
B)heat stress
C)smoke inhalation
D)toxic gas

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

What is the most commonly reported type of occupational illness?

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

Question 33

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 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 surfaces 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

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 36

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 37

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 38

The Heimlich maneuver helps

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

Question 39

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 40

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

A)walking on busy roads at night.
B)wearing dark clothing.
C)crossing at intersections.
D)hitchhiking.

Question 41

The most extreme form of sexual coercion is

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

Question 42

Women tend to stay in violent relationships because of

A)low self-esteem.
B)financial dependence.
C)a belief that their children need a father.
D)all of these factors.

Question 43

All of the following are good 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 44

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 45

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 46

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 47

Firearms are used in _______________ percent of workplace homicides.

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

Question 48

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 49

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

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

Question 50

Which of the following statements about violence is TRUE?

A)In the United States,violence is highest in the South.
B)Communities of higher poverty and socioeconomic inequality typically have the most violence.
C)In 2014,people under the age of 25 accounted for 40 percent of the arrests for violent crimes.
D)All of these statements are true.

Question 51

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 52

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to have

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

Question 53

The reported motivating bias in nearly half of all hate crimes in 2014 was

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

Question 54

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 55

Some researchers have suggested that the hormone _______________ may be linked to male aggression.

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

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

Which country has a homicide death rate that is 4-10 times greater than that of similar countries?

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

Question 58

The most common form of reported elder abuse is

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

Question 59

Which of the following statements about homicide is FALSE?

A)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 60

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 61

Which of the following 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 are examples of sexual harassment.

Question 62

Which of the following is the most likely practical suggestion that will be made during the seminars for reducing the risk of becoming a victim of violence?

A)Don't go out alone late at night.
B)Carry mace or pepper spray.
C)Enroll in a self-defense course.
D)Avoid any type of conflict in relationships.

Question 63

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 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

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

Question 66

Strategies for avoiding consuming a beverage containing a date-rape drug include all of the following EXCEPT

A)obtaining a fresh drink after leaving your 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)when going to a party or club,going with several friends.

Question 67

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

Question 68

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

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

Question 69

Dual front airbags are effective in side collisions as well as head-on collisions.

Question 70

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

Question 71

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

A)The perception among some groups that real men don't take no for an answer.
B)The perception among some groups that nice women don't say no to sex.
C)Some males and females perceive romantic behavior differently.
D)Some males have a hostile attitude toward women.

Question 72

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

Question 73

Which of the following statements is perhaps the most accurate explanation for the college's low incidence of reported date rape?

A)The low incidence reflects the trend that date rape is decreasing on college campuses.
B)A low incidence of date rape is not unusual in small colleges.
C)The incidence is low because the campus does not have coed residence halls.
D)The incidence is falsely low because most cases of date rape are not reported.

Question 74

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

Question 75

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

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

Question 76

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it

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

Question 77

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

Question 78

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

Question 79

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

Question 80

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.