Question 1

Strategies for preventing motorcycle and moped injuries include all of the following, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  protect your eyes with goggles or a face shield. 
B)  wear a helmet. 
C)  wear light-coloured clothing. 
D)  drive offensively. 
A)  protect your eyes with goggles or a face shield. 
B)  wear a helmet. 
C)  wear light-coloured clothing. 
D)  drive offensively. D

Question 2

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

Accepted Answer

A)  10 to 14. 
B)  55 to 65. 
C)  15 to 24. 
D)  25 to 34. 
A)  10 to 14. 
B)  55 to 65. 
C)  15 to 24. 
D)  25 to 34. D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Three forms of family and intimate violence include physical violence, emotional or psychological abuse, and sexual violence.

Physical violence involves the use of force to harm a family member or intimate partner, such as hitting, kicking, or using weapons.

Emotional or psychological abuse includes behaviors that are designed to control, manipulate, or intimidate a family member or intimate partner, such as verbal threats, isolation, or gaslighting.

Sexual violence involves any form of unwanted sexual contact or behavior, including rape, coercion, or harassment within a family or intimate relationship.

One contributing factor to family and intimate violence is a history of trauma or abuse, which can lead to cycles of violence being perpetuated from one generation to the next. Additionally, societal norms and gender roles that perpetuate power imbalances within relationships can contribute to the prevalence of family and intimate violence.

One possible prevention or intervention strategy is to provide comprehensive education and support for individuals and families, including teaching healthy relationship skills, conflict resolution, and communication techniques. Additionally, providing accessible and culturally sensitive support services for survivors of family and intimate violence can help break the cycle of abuse and provide resources for those in need.

Question 4

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it does any of the following, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  affects employment decisions. 
B)  creates a hostile environment. 
C)  improves school performance. 
D)  interferes with work performance. 
A)  affects employment decisions. 
B)  creates a hostile environment. 
C)  improves school performance. 
D)  interferes with work performance.

Question 5

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviours, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Injuries caused by repeated strain on a particular part of the body are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  arthritis. 
B)  repetitive strain injuries. 
C)  aggravated joint syndrome. 
D)  cumulative trauma disorder. 
A)  arthritis. 
B)  repetitive strain injuries. 
C)  aggravated joint syndrome. 
D)  cumulative trauma disorder.

Question 8

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are double standards about appropriate sexual behaviour. 
B)  Some males have a hostile attitude toward women. 
C)  Some males and females perceive romantic behaviour differently. 
D)  Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality. 
A)  There are double standards about appropriate sexual behaviour. 
B)  Some males have a hostile attitude toward women. 
C)  Some males and females perceive romantic behaviour differently. 
D)  Some men have an androgynous view of sexuality.

Question 9

Injuries to the head and wrist are the most common injuries sustained by in-line skating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Approximately how many deaths are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

Accepted Answer

A)  1500 
B)  4000 
C)  2500 
D)  500 
A)  1500 
B)  4000 
C)  2500 
D)  500

Question 11

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Human Rights Commission suggests that the victim initially try to ignore the behaviour before taking assertive measures. 
B)  It can occur between people of the same or opposite sex. 
C)  In many instances, the victims report it to the appropriate authorities. 
D)  Sexual harassment carries a maximum $500 fine. 
A)  The Human Rights Commission suggests that the victim initially try to ignore the behaviour before taking assertive measures. 
B)  It can occur between people of the same or opposite sex. 
C)  In many instances, the victims report it to the appropriate authorities. 
D)  Sexual harassment carries a maximum $500 fine.

Question 12

Violent criminals are most often:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor. 
B)  young males who are poor. 
C)  young. 
D)  male. 
A)  poor. 
B)  young males who are poor. 
C)  young. 
D)  male.

Question 13

The economic cost of injuries each year in Canada is approximately:

Accepted Answer

A)  2.4 billion 
B)  26.8 billion 
C)  10.5 billion 
D)  18.7 billion 
A)  2.4 billion 
B)  26.8 billion 
C)  10.5 billion 
D)  18.7 billion

Question 14

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of sexual harassment?

Accepted Answer

A)  An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance but never makes physical contact. 
B)  A floor supervisor has several calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office for daily status meetings. 
C)  An employee offers dinner to another employee as a thank you for their help with a recent project. 
D)  A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him. 
A)  An employee repeatedly makes unwelcome sexually vulgar remarks to another employee about that person's appearance but never makes physical contact. 
B)  A floor supervisor has several calendars of sexually suggestive photos posted in plain view of employees who enter his office for daily status meetings. 
C)  An employee offers dinner to another employee as a thank you for their help with a recent project. 
D)  A boss tells an employee that she'll get a promotion if she has sex with him.

Question 15

For motorcycle riders, helmets provide the best protection against head injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

(a) Two strategies for preventing fires

Question 17

All of the following behaviours would be considered abuse, EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  physically harming someone 
B)  arousing fear in someone 
C)  talking to someone calmly about a disagreement 
D)  preventing a person from doing what she wants 
A)  physically harming someone 
B)  arousing fear in someone 
C)  talking to someone calmly about a disagreement 
D)  preventing a person from doing what she wants

Question 18

Burns are the leading cause of death in fires.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Heimlich manoeuvre helps

Accepted Answer

A)  control shock. 
B)  clear an airway. 
C)  reduce the impact of trauma. 
D)  maintain heartbeat. 
A)  control shock. 
B)  clear an airway. 
C)  reduce the impact of trauma. 
D)  maintain heartbeat.

Question 20

What percentage of crimes are considered violent?

Accepted Answer

A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40 
A)  10 
B)  20 
C)  30 
D)  40

Exam 20: Personal Safety

Strategies for preventing motorcycle and moped injuries include all of the following, EXCEPT:

The group most affected by motor vehicle crashes is people ages

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

Conduct of a sexual nature is harassment if it does any of the following, EXCEPT

All of the following are dangerous pedestrian behaviours, EXCEPT

All of the following are recommendations for safe lifting, EXCEPT

Injuries caused by repeated strain on a particular part of the body are known as

Which one of the following statements is NOT a factor contributing to date rape?

Injuries to the head and wrist are the most common injuries sustained by in-line skating.

Approximately how many deaths are attributable to poisonings each year in Canada?

Which of the following is TRUE regarding sexual harassment?

Violent criminals are most often:

The economic cost of injuries each year in Canada is approximately:

Which of the following statements is NOT an example of sexual harassment?

For motorcycle riders, helmets provide the best protection against head injury.

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.

All of the following behaviours would be considered abuse, EXCEPT

Burns are the leading cause of death in fires.

The Heimlich manoeuvre helps

What percentage of crimes are considered violent?

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