Question 1

Motor vehicle injuries cost Americans $256 billion in 2008.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Rates of violence are the same across geographic regions within the United States.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

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

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

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

Question 5

Males are more likely than females to commit acts of violence.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Skin disorders account for nearly 90 percent of reported occupational illnesses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors,EXCEPT

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A)  facing traffic while walking along a road.
B)  wearing dark clothing.
C)  crossing between intersections.
D)  hitchhiking.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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A)  the Heimlich maneuver
B)  artificial respiration
C)  cardiopulmonary resuscitation
D)  conflict resolutionE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 9

Air bags are more likely to cause injury if any of the following occurs,EXCEPT if

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A)  a person is improperly restrained.
B)  a person is sitting too close to the dashboard.
C)  deployment occurs as a result of a side-impact collision.
D)  the steering wheel or seat is inappropriately adjusted.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Among women,the leading cause of workplace injury deaths is

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

Question 11

What is the most frequent type of occupational illness?

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A)  respiratory illness
B)  skin disorder
C)  infectious disease
D)  ingesting poisonE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

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) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT

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A)  lift with your arms straight.
B)  bend at the waist.
C)  keep the lifted object close to the body.
D)  set the object down gently.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

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)  ages 50 to 55.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to

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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)  seldom have the need to demonstrate dominance over their partners.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Driver distractions such as cell phones contribute to as many as ________ of all motor vehicle crashes.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 percent
B)  30 percent
C)  50 percent
D)  70 percentE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

Parents who abuse their children tend to

Accepted Answer

A)  abuse each child equally.
B)  believe in physical forms of punishment.
C)  have high self-esteem.
D)  have strong marriages.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air bags?

Accepted Answer

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 safe for children.
D)  They deflate 5 to 6 minutes after a collision and can injure a short adult who is sitting too close to the dashboard.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 21: Personal Safety

Among women,the leading cause of workplace injury deaths is

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Males who hold traditional beliefs about gender roles tend to

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

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Air bags are more likely to cause injury if any of the following occurs,EXCEPT if

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

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Carpal tunnel syndrome is one type of repetitive strain injury.

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All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviors,EXCEPT

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All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting,EXCEPT

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

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air bags?

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Motor vehicle injuries cost Americans $256 billion in 2008.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an emergency rescue technique?

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What is the most frequent type of occupational illness?

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Rates of violence are the same across geographic regions within the United States.

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The LEAST frequently occurring form of incest is

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Driver distractions such as cell phones contribute to as many as ________ of all motor vehicle crashes.

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A factor in most fatal motorcycle crashes is

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Skin disorders account for nearly 90 percent of reported occupational illnesses.

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Parents who abuse their children tend to

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Males are more likely than females to commit acts of violence.

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