Question 1

Each year in the United States, fireworks cause approximately how many injuries?

Accepted Answer

A)  3,000 
B)  5,000 
C)  7,000 
D)  9,000 
A)  3,000 
B)  5,000 
C)  7,000 
D)  9,000 C

Question 2

Doing exercise that strengthens the core muscle groups will help to prevent

Accepted Answer

A)  injuries from loss of balance. 
B)  neck strain. 
C)  repetitive motion injuries. 
D)  low back pain. 
A)  injuries from loss of balance. 
B)  neck strain. 
C)  repetitive motion injuries. 
D)  low back pain. D

Question 3

The number of skiing injuries has been declining in recent decades due to shorter skis, improved safety features on equipment, and increased safety measures being taken by resorts and ski areas.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Even normally safe substances can cause poisoning if

Accepted Answer

A)  label instructions aren't written clearly. 
B)  too much is taken into the body. 
C)  the substance is expired or spoiled. 
D)  they are used for an unlabeled purpose. 
A)  label instructions aren't written clearly. 
B)  too much is taken into the body. 
C)  the substance is expired or spoiled. 
D)  they are used for an unlabeled purpose.

Question 6

Prescription medication can cause impaired driving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

One of the most common causes of back injuries is

Accepted Answer

A)  motor vehicle accidents. 
B)  starting an exercise program that is too strenuous. 
C)  attempting to lift a heavy object. 
D)  too many hours spent using a computer. 
A)  motor vehicle accidents. 
B)  starting an exercise program that is too strenuous. 
C)  attempting to lift a heavy object. 
D)  too many hours spent using a computer.

Question 8

Studies indicate that helmet use reduces the risk of skiing head injury by what percentage?

Accepted Answer

A)  10% to 20% 
B)  20% to 30% 
C)  30% to 40% 
D)  30% to 50% 
A)  10% to 20% 
B)  20% to 30% 
C)  30% to 40% 
D)  30% to 50%

Question 9

Janelle is visiting friends who have a backyard swimming pool. A precaution to stay safe while swimming is to

Accepted Answer

A)  swim alone. 
B)  wait at least 20 minutes after your last alcoholic beverage before going in the pool. 
C)  not swim when you are hungry or thirsty. 
D)  stop swimming as soon as you start to feel fatigued. 
A)  swim alone. 
B)  wait at least 20 minutes after your last alcoholic beverage before going in the pool. 
C)  not swim when you are hungry or thirsty. 
D)  stop swimming as soon as you start to feel fatigued.

Question 10

Which of the following can result from a fall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bruising 
B)  Dislocation or fracture 
C)  Head injury 
D)  All the choices are correct. 
A)  Bruising 
B)  Dislocation or fracture 
C)  Head injury 
D)  All the choices are correct.

Question 11

An extreme environmental event that causes widespread destruction of land and/or property, injuries, and sometimes deaths is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  natural disaster. 
B)  national disaster. 
C)  weather phenomenon. 
D)  emergency situation. 
A)  natural disaster. 
B)  national disaster. 
C)  weather phenomenon. 
D)  emergency situation.

Question 12

Revoking an impaired driver's license may reduce the risk for motor vehicle accidents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Speeding plays a role in what percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes?

Accepted Answer

A)  About one-quarter 
B)  About one-third 
C)  About half 
D)  About three-quarters 
A)  About one-quarter 
B)  About one-third 
C)  About half 
D)  About three-quarters

Question 14

Which commonly used electronic device has been associated with hearing loss in young people?

Accepted Answer

A)  Laptop computer 
B)  Tablet 
C)  Cell phone 
D)  Portable music device 
A)  Laptop computer 
B)  Tablet 
C)  Cell phone 
D)  Portable music device

Question 15

Minicars currently being sold are equipped with enough safety features that they don't pose any additional risk if involved in a crash.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Nine out of 10 people who drown while boating were

Accepted Answer

A)  not wearing a life jacket. 
B)  not properly trained in how to operate a boat. 
C)  drinking while boating. 
D)  distracted by music or conversation before falling overboard. 
A)  not wearing a life jacket. 
B)  not properly trained in how to operate a boat. 
C)  drinking while boating. 
D)  distracted by music or conversation before falling overboard.

Question 17

Alcohol poisoning is the leading cause of death among young adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Antilock brakes, air bags, and traction control are important features to look for in buying a new car because they

Accepted Answer

A)  increase resale value. 
B)  increase safety. 
C)  come standard in most models. 
D)  improve performance. 
A)  increase resale value. 
B)  increase safety. 
C)  come standard in most models. 
D)  improve performance.

Question 20

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death among Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 25: Focus On Reducing Your Risk of Unintentional Injury

Each year in the United States, fireworks cause approximately how many injuries?

Doing exercise that strengthens the core muscle groups will help to prevent

The number of skiing injuries has been declining in recent decades due to shorter skis, improved safety features on equipment, and increased safety measures being taken by resorts and ski areas.

The most common cause of traumatic brain injury is falls.

Even normally safe substances can cause poisoning if

Prescription medication can cause impaired driving.

One of the most common causes of back injuries is

Studies indicate that helmet use reduces the risk of skiing head injury by what percentage?

Janelle is visiting friends who have a backyard swimming pool. A precaution to stay safe while swimming is to

Which of the following can result from a fall?

An extreme environmental event that causes widespread destruction of land and/or property, injuries, and sometimes deaths is a(n)

Revoking an impaired driver's license may reduce the risk for motor vehicle accidents.

Speeding plays a role in what percentage of fatal motor vehicle crashes?

Which commonly used electronic device has been associated with hearing loss in young people?

Minicars currently being sold are equipped with enough safety features that they don't pose any additional risk if involved in a crash.

Nine out of 10 people who drown while boating were

Alcohol poisoning is the leading cause of death among young adults.

If your state doesn't mandate bike or motorcycle helmets, you don't need to bother wearing them to prevent injuries.

Antilock brakes, air bags, and traction control are important features to look for in buying a new car because they

Drowning is the third leading cause of accidental death among Americans.

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