Question 1

What percentage of sexual assault victims in Canada were under the age of 18?

Accepted Answer

A)  38
B)  58
C)  78
D)  98E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer
B)  unintentional injuries
C)  heart disease
D)  strokeE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

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

Question 5

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) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

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 what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

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(a) Two strategies for preventing fires ...

Question 7

Bicycles are considered vehicles and must obey all traffic laws that apply to automobile drivers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are common fatal home injuries,EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A)  7 months.
B)  13 months.
C)  7 years.
D)  13 years.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intentional injuries are the leading cause of death in CanadA.
B)  Unintentional injuries include motor vehicle crashes,drowning,and falls.
C)  Injuries are labelled intentional or unintentional depending on whether harm is intended.
D)  Events leading to injuries are no longer called "accidents" because the term suggests events beyond human control.E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

What percentage of drivers involved in a fatal car accident are under the age of 45?

Accepted Answer

A)  10
B)  30
C)  50
D)  80E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

The primary killer in home fires is(are)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

CPR courses are offered by which of the following community agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
B)  Canadian Red Cross
C)  St.John's Ambulance
D)  all of the aboveE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 15

The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration is:

Accepted Answer

A)  0.05
B)  0.08
C)  0.10
D)  0.15E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 16

Worldwide,how many people are injured in motor vehicle crashes annually?

Accepted Answer

A)  5 million
B)  20 million
C)  50 million
D)  78 millionE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

On college and university campuses,alcohol is involved in what percentage of violent crimes?

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  50
C)  75
D)  95E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following is TRUE regarding reducing the risk of injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  Public education campaigns about risky behaviours can help prevent injuries.
B)  Engineering strategies such a 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 D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Approximately how many bicycle injuries are there annually in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1,000
B)  5,000
C)  7,500
D)  12,000E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

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 are not mandatory to be installed in Canadian vehicles.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

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What percentage of drivers involved in a fatal car accident are under the age of 45?

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On college and university campuses,alcohol is involved in what percentage of violent crimes?

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List and describe at least three factors that contribute to violence;for each,explain how that factor is thought to contribute to violence.

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

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What accounts for more years of potential life lost than any other cause of death?

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Bicycles are considered vehicles and must obey all traffic laws that apply to automobile drivers.

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The most common motivating bias in hate crimes is

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Worldwide,how many people are injured in motor vehicle crashes annually?

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Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding air bags?

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

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Which one of the following statements is FALSE regarding injuries?

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The primary killer in home fires is(are)

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All of the following are common fatal home injuries,EXCEPT

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Approximately how many bicycle injuries are there annually in Canada?

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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 what you should do if your clothes catch fire.

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Parents who abuse their children tend to

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What percentage of sexual assault victims in Canada were under the age of 18?

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The legal limit for blood alcohol concentration is:

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Which of the following is TRUE regarding reducing the risk of injury?

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CPR courses are offered by which of the following community agencies?

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