Question 1

List and briefly describe the four basic steps in providing emergency care for an injured person.

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Question 2

Only _______ percent of rapists ever spend a day in jail for their offense.

Accepted Answer

A)  1
B)  6
C)  25
D)  50E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The primary killer in home fires is(are)

Accepted Answer

A)  flames.
B)  heat.
C)  smoke.
D)  poisonous gas.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual orientation.
B)  religious affiliation.
C)  ethnicity.
D)  national origin.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  cyberwatching.
B)  cyberspamming.
C)  cyberstalking.
D)  cybergenics.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

All of the following are safe cycling strategies,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A)  estrogen
B)  adrenaline
C)  testosterone
D)  progesteroneE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

One factor in date rape appears to be the double standard about appropriate sexual behavior for men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to 50 percent of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In abusive relationships,the abuser usually has a history of nonviolent behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gangs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gang activities are primarily 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.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the cause of about two-thirds of all bicycle-related deaths?

Accepted Answer

A)  shock
B)  excessive bleeding
C)  head injury
D)  ruptured spleenE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

Accepted Answer

A)  call for help.
B)  remove the victim from contact with the poison.
C)  cover the victim with blankets.
D)  elevate the victim's feet.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

Accepted Answer

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 driverE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are

Accepted Answer

A)  Hispanic males.
B)  African American males.
C)  white females.
D)  white males.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 19

All of the following are common fatal home injuries,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  fires.
B)  intentional shootings.
C)  falls.
D)  poisonings.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

Accepted Answer

A)  physically harming someone
B)  arousing fear in someone
C)  preventing a person from doing what she wants
D)  compelling a person to behave in ways she doesn't want to behave
E)  All of these choices would be considered abuse.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of safety belt use?

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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.

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

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The primary killer in home fires is(are)

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Which of the following behaviors would be considered abuse?

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All of the following are common fatal home injuries,EXCEPT

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Most of the perpetrators of workplace violence are

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All of the following are safe cycling strategies,EXCEPT

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One factor in date rape appears to be the double standard about appropriate sexual behavior for men and women.

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The first step to take if poisoning occurs is to

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

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In abusive relationships,the abuser usually has a history of nonviolent behavior.

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

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The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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Only _______ percent of rapists ever spend a day in jail for their offense.

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All of the following are strategies for preventing motor vehicle injuries,EXCEPT

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List and briefly describe the four basic steps in providing emergency care for an injured person.

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What is the cause of about two-thirds of all bicycle-related deaths?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding gangs?

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Alcohol intoxication plays a significant role in up to 50 percent of all adult pedestrian fatalities.

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