Question 1

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

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A)  influence of alcohol
B)  fatigue
C)  cell phones
D)  speedingE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

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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.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 5

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

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A)  who are retired.
B)  under age 45.
C)  85 and older.
D)  aged 50 to 55.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Knowledge about safety,first aid,and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  adrenaline
C)  testosterone
D)  progesteroneE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

The leading cause of workplace death of women is

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

Question 10

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 abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe (a)two strategies for preventing fires, (b)two strategies for preparing for fire-related situations,and (c)three strategies for preventing injuries should a fire occur.For part (c),include an explanation of what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

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Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Advanced airbag systems are being introduced that

Accepted Answer

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.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give one example from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of unintentional deaths (and why)among Americans.

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Unintentional injuries are injuries that...

Question 16

Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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1. Protect your personal information: Be...

Question 17

Describe how American Heart Association guidelines for CPR have changed,and give a description of the currently accepted method.How have new technologies influenced modern CPR training?

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The American Heart Association (AHA) gui...

Question 18

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to have

Accepted Answer

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.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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A)  the time of day.
B)  poor road conditions.
C)  multiple collisions.
D)  operator error.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 20

The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Personal Safety

The Heimlich maneuver for a choking adult involves blows to the upper back.

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

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Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give one example from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of unintentional deaths (and why)among Americans.

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

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The leading cause of workplace death of women is

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Shelly frequently spends time using the Internet and talking with people in chat rooms.Give her five guidelines to help her stay safe while online.

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

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A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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

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

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Sexual harassment may take the form of verbal abuse without physical contact.

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Describe how American Heart Association guidelines for CPR have changed,and give a description of the currently accepted method.How have new technologies influenced modern CPR training?

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Describe (a)two strategies for preventing fires, (b)two strategies for preparing for fire-related situations,and (c)three strategies for preventing injuries should a fire occur.For part (c),include an explanation of what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

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

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Advanced airbag systems are being introduced that

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Knowledge about safety,first aid,and cardiopulmonary resuscitation can reduce the seriousness of injuries.

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Which of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

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

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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 abuse.

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Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to have

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