Question 1

Probably the best advice for anyone who picks up a gun is to

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A)  hold it with two hands.
B)  determine the type of ammunition it requires.
C)  blow down its barrel to clear it of debris.
D)  assume it is loadeD.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 2

Which one 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) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

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

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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) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

List and define three forms of family and intimate-partner violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.

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Question 5

The leading cause of fire deaths is

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A)  careless smoking.
B)  cooking.
C)  furnace problems.
D)  unattended candles.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 6

What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

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A)  shock
B)  excessive bleeding
C)  head injury
D)  ruptured spleenE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

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A)  technician
B)  laborer
C)  manager
D)  office administratorE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 8

During a fire,all of the following are recommended strategies for preventing injuries EXCEPT

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A)  if your clothes catch fire,run to put the flames out.
B)  crawl along the floor to help avoid smoke inhalation.
C)  check the temperature of a door by feeling it before opening it.
D)  take short,shallow breaths,preferably through a wet cloth.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

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 10

The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

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A)  butane
B)  propane
C)  carbon monoxide
D)  chlorineE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Americans.

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Unintentional injuries are injuries that...

Question 12

Which of the following is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of death in motor vehicle crashes?

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A)  driving at the speed limit
B)  installing airbags
C)  taking energy drinks
D)  using safety beltsE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

About 25 percent of women report having been physically assaulted or raped by an intimate partner.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A common human factor that leads to injuries is risk-taking behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

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A)  tailgating
B)  speeding
C)  frequent and erratic lane changes
D)  all of theseE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 17

Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Choose one of the following categories of violence described in your text and describe it;include key risk factors and prevention strategies in your answer:
 assault and homicide
 gang-related violence
 hate crimes
 school violence
 workplace violence

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One category of violence described in th...

Question 19

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

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A)  cyberwatching.
B)  spamming.
C)  cyberstalking.
D)  electrostalking.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.

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1. Travel with a group of friends to and...

Exam 16: Personal Safety

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Probably the best advice for anyone who picks up a gun is to

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The most common type of poisoning by gases is _______________ poisoning.

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Which of the following workers is most likely to suffer a work-related injury?

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List and define three forms of family and intimate-partner violence.Choose one and briefly describe contributing factors and at least one possible prevention or intervention strategy.

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Which of the following is the single most effective way to reduce the risk of death in motor vehicle crashes?

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What is the cause of about three-fourths of all bicycle-related deaths?

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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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Define and explain the causes associated with unintentional injuries.Give three examples from each of the categories of unintentional injuries,and explain which category is responsible for the greatest number of deaths among Americans.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of aggressive driving?

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Most victims of violence are attacked by someone they know.

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Stalking is characterized by harassing behaviors such as following or spying on a person.

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Eva plans to go to a club near campus on Friday night.List at least eight strategies that can help Eva stay safe.Include strategies for avoiding assault while traveling to and from the club and strategies for avoiding sexual assault,including drug-induced date rape,while at the club.

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

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Which one of the following statements about injuries is FALSE?

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The leading cause of fire deaths is

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