Question 1

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

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A)  use of alcohol.
B)  weather.
C)  lack of skill.
D)  misuse of equipment.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A)  arthritis.
B)  work injuries.
C)  repetitive strain injuries.
D)  aggravated joint syndrome.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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A)  snowboarding
B)  mountain biking
C)  riding a lightweight scooter
D)  all of theseE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 9

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

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

Question 10

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

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A)  fatigue
B)  cell phones
C)  speeding
D)  all of theseE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

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A)  call for help.
B)  remove the victim from contact with the poison.
C)  perform a Heimlich maneuver.
D)  elevate the victim's feet.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 13

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

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A)  retired people.
B)  children and young adults.
C)  people over 80.
D)  middle-aged people.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

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 17

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

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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.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 18

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

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A)  ideal driving conditions
B)  road conditions
C)  safest maximum speed
D)  auto typeE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 19

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The most common form of elder abuse is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical abuse.
B)  emotional abuse.
C)  financial exploitation.
D)  neglect.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Exam 16: Personal Safety

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

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Dual front air bags are effective in side collisions.

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

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Coerced sexual activity in which the victim knows the rapist is often referred to as acquaintance rape.

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

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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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Helmets should be worn during which of the following activities?

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All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors EXCEPT

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

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

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

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

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The most common form of elder abuse is

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

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

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

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

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The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

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